Month: January 2026

Essays that Inspire

Apply for the 2026 Luminari Award Today! Every year, the Luminari Award invites students across our region to pause, reflect, and imagine a better world not in abstract terms, but through the power of their own lived experience. What began …

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Meet the Luminari Team and Get Ready for Summer 2026

At Luminari, every summer is shaped by the people who lead our camps: creators, educators, chefs, musicians, and global thinkers who love helping young people stretch their imaginations. As we open registration for our 2026 Summer Camps, here’s a quick …

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Every Angel Has a Story

by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer There was nothing extraordinary about her. I can’t remember her face, but I do recall her hair was blond, her gown was baby- blue, her wings were white, and she was plastic. There was …

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Wellness, Growth, and Flourishing in the New Year

by Don Laird, contributing writer The promise of a new year can often arrive quietly, carrying equal parts hope and uncertainty. In a world that feels increasingly turbulent, shaped by rapid change, global conflict, and personal pressures, the idea of “new …

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