Rowland Hall Stories

Discover how an eighth-grade project earned a place in the Museum of Utah and why the experience reflects Rowland Hall's exceptional approach to learning.

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For more than a decade, Rowland Hall's partnership with the University of Utah has given high school students the chance to explore potential careers through hands-on internships, many involving university-level research. Hear from two U mentors about the value of these experiences and why creating opportunities for young people matters to them.

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An inspiring professor helped shape Joel Long's life as a poet and more than 20 years of teaching at Rowland Hall. Now, as Salt Lake City's first poet laureate, Joel is preparing to share the power of poetry with even more people.

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Learn how senior Elayna Hoglund's recent summer internship at the University of Utah solidified her interest in nursing and gave her firsthand insight into what working in the field is really like.

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Don't let Utah's landlocked location fool you—the state is filled with evidence of oceans past. First shared during the 2025–2026 school year, this story explores how Rowland Hall's Marine Science course, now in its second year, uses the history of ancient oceans to help upper schoolers understand how marine environments, past and present, shape our world.

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Welcome to a new season of Rowland Hall Stories!

In the first episode of our third season, we're introducing you to Head of Middle School Tamara Schurdak. An experienced educator with a passion for working with adolescents, Tamara shares what draws her to middle school and the relationship-centered approach she brings to her roles.

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Learn how Rowland Hall's Beginning School teachers are continually refining mathematics instruction to help young learners build a strong foundation for future mathematical thinking.

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Student curiosity sparked the launch of AR Physics, the sixth class in Rowland Hall's Advanced Research program, which gives seniors the chance to tackle big questions through ambitious, self-directed work.

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Just three months into 2026, research conducted by two Advanced Research Biology groups during the 2024–2025 school year was published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

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In Digital Gadget Creations, one of the Middle School's newest elective courses, play is part of the learning process, giving students room to explore, experiment, and build a deeper understanding of concepts.

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