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Join us on Friday, Sept. 18 for an evening of laughter, memories, and friendship while taking in the beautiful NYC skyline from our rooftop. It’s the perfect chance to catch up with old friends, meet fellow alumnae, and celebrate our shared D.A. sisterhood.

The Class of 2026 earned acceptances to some of the most selective colleges and universities in the country and around the world. From Yale, Harvard, and Princeton to Georgetown, Cornell, and Columbia—and extending internationally to McGill, Galway, and Glasgow, alongside standout institutions like NYU, American, and Boston College—these achievements speak to their discipline, focus, drive, and love of learning.

Dominican Academy’s summer programs offer two great ways for girls to stay academically engaged while making the most of summer in New York City. Summer Connection Camp and Scholars Academy let students dive into STEM exploration, strengthen core academic skills, and engage with the arts and culture that make NYC a living classroom.

Dominican Academy’s 2026 Spring Auction & Benefit is Saturday, March 21, 2026—and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever. We’re heading downtown to the iconic 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar, with a brand-new Saturday night format and a seated dinner. This year, we are proud to honor Meredith Chartier '99 and Erica Allegretta '99, whose lives and work beautifully embody Dominican Academy’s Four Pillars.

On Feb. 3, Class of 2030 admitted students and families are invited to D.A.'s Ask Me Anything Q&A event—a brief, virtual event creates an informal space for newly admitted students to ask questions about academics, the student experience, athletics, clubs, and learn more about the home away from home that awaits them.

Alumnae, whether you are in medicine, engineering, law, business, education, the arts, or anything in between, Dominican Academy’s Junior class would love to hear from you on Career Day (Jan. 30) as they prepare for college, internships and future career paths. Click to register.

Dominican Academy celebrates the eight students who were named National Merit Scholarship Commended Students, as well as one senior who was named a National Merit Semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Thanks to the generosity of Emilia Fazzalari, P '24 and her husband, Wyc Grousbeck, the WE Dream Fund will award a full, four-year scholarship and mentorship to a D.A. student in each year to help them reach their full potential.

On September 26, Dominican Academy marked a historic new chapter in its 128-year history during the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Vincent Ferrer Church. In a special ceremony, the school celebrated the transfer of sponsorship from the Dominican Sisters of Peace, who faithfully guided the Academy for the past 15 years, to Dominican Veritas Ministries (DVM).

Prospective students and families—join us Wed., October 29 at 5:30 p.m. for Living the D.A. Experience: Insights from Current Dominican Academy Students. This virtual panel discussion will let you hear directly from three of our multi-talented students who will share insights into life at D.A.—everything from school culture and community, to academics and extracurriculars. 

The freshman Class of 2029 is the largest grade in the school and one of the biggest classes admitted in recent years, bringing with them an exciting mix of schools, neighborhoods, and backgrounds.

As we start the school year, please consider a gift to the Annual Fund for Excellence. Your support fuels achievement, builds confidence, and opens doors for D.A. students who go on to thrive at some of the most selective colleges and universities in the world.

When Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was announced as pope, students at his alma mater, Villanova University, erupted in joy. Isabella Quatela, '21, a D.A. graduate and current Villanova senior, shared the student body response with the New York Times.

In a recent edition of the Dominican Youth Movement USA Newsletter, Simona F. ’25 shared how the lessons she gained at the recent High Schools Preaching Conference are already shaping the way she lives out her faith and leads in her daily life.

Imagine being able to diagnose tuberculosis by using Artificial Intelligence to scan chest x-rays. That’s exactly what Anusuiya Bhorkar ’26 tested in an independent 16-month research study under the mentorship of an Oxford University scholar.

The 2025 Spring Auction & Benefit will bring together alumnae, friends, parents, and donors in a celebration of connection, generosity, and our shared commitment to excellence in education.

Summer Connection Camp at Dominican Academy is an exciting way for rising 7th and 8th graders—as well as 9th graders set to start at D.A. this fall—to explore New York City while getting a taste of life at D.A.

Patricia R. '26 was part of D.A.'s student delegation at the recent Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, held in Washington, D.C. Read her full account about how the powerful experience helped her understand and engage with injustice.