Cranwell Family Foundation Establishes Endowed Fund

$100,000 Gift Creates The James Edward and Mary Peters Cranwell Fund to Support Students with Financial Need

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Cranwell Family Foundation Establishes Endowed Fund at Miller School of Albemarle

$100,000 Gift Creates The James Edward and Mary Peters Cranwell Fund to Support Students with Financial Need

Richie Parker Speaks at Miller School

Guest speaker Richie Parker, a former NASCAR engineer and University of Virginia football Chief of Staff, challenged Miller School students to think carefully about confidence, courage, and problem-solving.

Winter Week of Wisdom and Wonder

Basket weaving, cardboard furniture, skateboard design, and wet-plate photography from the 1860s. These are just a handful of courses offered during the Winter Week of Wisdom and Wonder. Students step beyond the regular curriculum to experience learning shaped by curiosity, hands-on exploration, and new interests.

Alice Hoskins Awarded She Sends x Strava Strive for More Grant

Recent Miller School graduate Alice Hoskins has been awarded the She Sends x Strava Strive for More Grant, a national award supporting young women pursuing elite-level competition in off-road cycling.

Maverick Story: Mandela

Fast. Focused. Relentless. Mandela Browman helped lead the Mavericks to a 2025 State Championship and is back chasing another. Next stop: UNC Chapel Hill. Watch his journey on the Hill.

Light Up Old Main

Students led the way at Miller School’s annual Light Up Old Main celebration, bringing families, friends, and faculty together for an evening of music, art, and holiday traditions on the Hill.

The Nature of Art & Engineering

Through observation and a steady sketchbook, Siri Herlevsen offers the engineering team something no software can replicate: intuition for how a vessel should feel.

The Mexican Messiah

Read an excerpt from Jay Kauffmann’s debut novella, The Mexican Messiah. Then watch a video to learn more about why Mr. Kauffmann teaches and writes.

Catching Up with Dylan Ford

Dylan Ford graduated in 2009. His experiences at MSA helped shaped his future path as a top real estate agent in Northern Virginia.

Snow on the Hill

A look back at some of our favorite photos from snow days on the Hill.

The Devil’s in the Details

Whether you are a Red Devil or a Maverick, the caroling soul of Miller School is palpable in Mandy Ma’s frosted depiction of a still day on the Hill.

Ravi Cooper Named Business Leader of the Year

Ravi Cooper named Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year.

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NSBE Leads Edison Power House Restoration
National Society of Black Engineers restore 130-year-old hydroelectric power system
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The Devil’s in the Details

Whether you are a Red Devil or a Maverick, the caroling soul of Miller School is palpable in Mandy Ma’s frosted depiction of a still day on the Hill.

It’s Just Dirt

Lilly Kolbrener learns the art of throwing mud on a wheel and discovers not just pottery but how pottery connects people to the world.

Billy the Coach

Coach Billy Wagner leads the Mavericks on the field and in life. VIEW

Born a Maverick

Isaac Pipes was born a Maverick. Find out how his father Chase Pipes (class of ‘02) carved Isaac’s future at MSA into history when his son was just an infant.

Leader on Grounds

David Yang excels as a leader at the University of Virginia.

Maverick Mechanic

Maximus Rojas is a maverick. He looks at things differently than most. He sees the extraordinary in the ordinary because he is willing to open things up, figure out how they work, and use his know-how to make them better.

Return of the Farm

Fashaya Hufnagel returns Miller School to its roots with Sustainable Agriculture program.

Out of Bounds with Hanan Fadil

Hanan Fadil pursues her passion in one of the world’s most grueling and beautiful sports.

The Wonder Years

Lily Pallante helps her dad start a softball team and earns scholarship to play D1 at Virginia Tech

Our Maverick

Even before Al Hanson landed on the Hill, he was a Maverick. VIEW

A Tale of Two Artists

Creative twin sisters have unique styles at are turning heads on the Hill.

One in a Hundred: Samuel Miller's Chair at UVA

Looking back at a story from 2018 about Samuel Miller’s chair on display at the University of Virginia’s 100 Objects exhibition. As MSA approaches its sesquicentennial, keep an eye out for our own celebration of important objects in Miller School’s history.

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Catcher on the Hill
Dom Cafferillo leads the Mavericks on the diamond and in life.
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1/50 Stories

Fifty one-of-a-kind objects and stories that celebrate our rich history and exciting future.

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Breathing New Life into the Past

Hidden away in dusty attics and forgotten basement rooms are fragments of Miller’s history—now, a group of students are racing to preserve them before they're lost forever.

Miller School Announces New Level of Bell Tower Society Thanks to Alumni Gift

Alumni Ronald North, Class of 1964, and his wife Sandi commit $225,000 to Miller School of Albemarle.

Born a Maverick

Isaac Pipes was born a Maverick. Find out how his father Chase Pipes (class of ‘02) carved Isaac’s future at MSA into history when his son was just an infant.

Lily Pallante | Maverick Story

Lily Pallante grew up on MSA's beautiful 1,100-acre campus. She has gained a love for the outdoors and working on the school's farm.

Autumn on the Hill

Autumn on the Hill celebrates MSA's storied history and bright future with alumni, parents, faculty, board members, and friends of the school.

Return of the Farm

Fashaya Hufnagel returns Miller School to its roots with Sustainable Agriculture program.

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Neil McComb builds a masterpiece out of a storm-downed tree on campus.

Debbie Hackett Tribute

Beloved Head Nurse and Counselor, Debbie Hackett, retires after 23 years of service.

Object 5: Firebox boiler

Acquired in the 1920s, the Kewanee Boiler faithfully served the school community for half a century before it was finally replaced in 1970 by a newer model. Yet, even in retirement, the hulking Kewanee Boiler is an enduring symbol of the school's history.

One in a Hundred: Samuel Miller's Chair at UVA

Framed from the Forest

What do you do when you need a storage shed? Most jump in the car and head over to Lowe’s or Home Depot to purchase a prefabricated shed and have it delivered. At MSA, we think differently.

Raiders of the Lost Archives

Students peel back layers of history digging through historical documents and old yearbooks from MSA’s storied 145-year history.

For Whom Did the Bell Toll?

One of the first questions that MSA’s Head of School, Mike Drude, asked when he arrived on campus in 2017 was: why does the iconic bell tower have a bell that does not ring?

Honorary Degree

Ronald A. North receives an honorary degree diploma in honor of his life and career achievements.

Heart of Old Main

The recent renovation of the library celebrates both the history of Old Main and the future of learning at MSA.

In Appreciation of James Braxton: By Lindsay Barnes, Headmaster 1999-2008

Coach Braxton’s seventeen-year journey building MSA’s Mission & Athletic Program by Lindsay Barnes, MSA Headmaster, 1999-2008.

A Founder's Vision: Innovative Course Gets Back to MSA's Roots

NSBE President Leads Edison Lab Restoration

Malone Hemsley leads classmates in MSA’s chapter of NSBE to restore Edison Power House hydroelectric turbines.

Edison Lab Powers Up

The Edison Lab moves closer to producing power during MSA’s Winter Week of Wisdom and Wonder.

To the Pomegranate House

MSA’s Assistant Director of Operations, Robert McBride, restores remarkable architectural landmark on campus.

Building His Own Path

Sometimes the best classroom is not a classroom. Jay Drake engages both his mind and his hands in a project that will serve the school for decades to come.