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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - PennZone -- Sustainability is no longer a niche priority. It is a defining force shaping how corporations operate, how communities invest, and how institutions prepare the next generation for leadership. From evolving regulatory frameworks and climate accountability to growing consumer demands for authenticity, transparency, and purpose, the expectation is clear: organizations must do more than adapt; they must lead. Education sits at the center of this momentum, charged with preparing young people not only to succeed in their careers, but to navigate complexity, think systemically, and contribute meaningfully to a rapidly changing world.

For Moravian Academy, that responsibility has long been embedded in its mission. The school is committed to equipping students with the skills, perspective, and ethical grounding needed to thrive in the future; developing critical thinkers who can recognize opportunity, collaborate across disciplines, and engage thoughtfully with global challenges. That commitment extends beyond academic preparation, emphasizing global citizenship, leadership, and an understanding of how individual decisions ripple through interconnected systems.

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It is this shared philosophy that led Moravian Academy to become a distinguished partner school of the Villars Institute, an international nonprofit dedicated to accelerating systems leadership and sustainability education. As the Institute's first partner school in Pennsylvania and its fifth in the United States, Moravian Academy joins a global network of forward-thinking institutions committed to preparing students to address some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Through this partnership, Moravian Academy will select two to four students each year from grades nine through 11 to participate in the Villars Fellowship Program in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland. The fellowship offers students an immersive learning experience centered on systems thinking, sustainability, and leadership, connecting classroom learning to real-world application alongside peers and mentors from around the globe.

"The Villars Fellowship Program provides our students with a transformative opportunity to explore systems thinking, deepen their leadership capacity, and collaborate with peers and mentors from around the world," said Adrianne Finley Odell, Head of School at Moravian Academy. "We are proud to join this international network of schools preparing young people to lead with curiosity, compassion, and a shared responsibility for a more sustainable future."

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Moravian Academy's ability to cultivate intellectually curious, ethically grounded students distinguished it as a natural partner within the Institute's growing U.S. and global footprint, which includes partner schools in Hawaii, New York, Massachusetts, and California.

"Moravian Academy exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking leadership we seek in our partner schools," said Lee Howell, executive director of the Villars Institute. "Their commitment to systems thinking, sustainability, and whole-student education aligns deeply with our mission to prepare young people to address complex global challenges."

To learn more about the 2026 Villars Institute Fellowship Program, visit www.moravianacademy.org/villars-institute-fellowship-program-2026.