News & Dispatches

From across the network.

Announcements, convenings, and written work from the American branch of the Interscholastic Ethics Society.

Lead story · September 2026

The Lawrenceville School chapter launches with 123 students signed up

Founded by IES United States Co-President Aden Lee, the Lawrenceville chapter opens with 123 students ready to build a serious culture of ethical inquiry.

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IES United States charters its first American chapter at The Walker School

Announcement

September 2026 · 5 min read

IES United States charters its first American chapter at The Walker School

The Walker School in Marietta, Georgia becomes the founding chapter of the American branch — opening with more than thirty members in its first term.

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IES United States officially launches its national chapter

Announcement

2026 · 4 min read

IES United States officially launches its national chapter

The Interscholastic Ethics Society formally establishes its American branch — extending an international movement into every region of the United States.

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Meet the inaugural presidency of IES United States

Spotlight

2026 · 5 min read

Meet the inaugural presidency of IES United States

Co-Presidents Aden Lee and Onew Choi introduce the founding vision for the national chapter — and the standard they intend to set for every chapter that follows.

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Founding chapter convening — Southeastern regional launch

Event

Fall 2026 · 4 min read

Founding chapter convening — Southeastern regional launch

Regional Director Ray Roh convenes founding student leaders from across the Southeastern United States for the branch's first regional assembly.

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Major General Charles Lombardo joins the IES advisory council

Announcement

2026 · 3 min read

Major General Charles Lombardo joins the IES advisory council

MG Lombardo brings decades of senior leadership experience to the organization's advisory board, anchoring the Society's intergenerational commitment.

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Chapter charters open for the 2026–27 academic year

Opportunity

Ongoing · 3 min read

Chapter charters open for the 2026–27 academic year

Student leaders across the country can now apply to charter an IES chapter at their high school, with curriculum and support provided by the national team.

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The inaugural IES United States Ethics Review

Publication

2027 · 4 min read

The inaugural IES United States Ethics Review

A forthcoming student-authored journal featuring the strongest essays from across the national chapter network, edited to a standard usually reserved for undergraduates.

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