HS welcomes Assistant Director of College Counseling
Meet Patrick Gladstone, who will work with juniors and seniors throughout their college searches.
Patrick Gladstone joins University School of Nashville from Princeton University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. He brings 10 years of experience working in college admissions at Princeton and Tufts. Gladstone earned a Master of Higher Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Boston University. He loves Cleveland sports, history, leafy greens, board games, and old trees. He felt a strong sense of community from his first day on campus and shares USN's commitment to academic excellence as a part of an inclusive and diverse educational community where students drive learning. He's incredibly excited to join students on their college search and application journey.
Meet new Lower School faculty here. Meet new Middle School faculty here. Meet new administrators and staff here.
Peabody Demonstration School's first African-American graduate passed away September 3, 2025. Cassandra Teague Walker '67 returned to her alma mater many times to share her experiences with young students and is featured on the 21st Avenue garage mural.
The National Merit Scholarship Program honors seniors whose PSAT scores show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Congratulations to seniors Darcy Dove, Finch Fleming, Evan Giles, Ismaeel Moskinzada, and Lin Zheng for this honor.
Thank you to the many families, faculty, and staff who have donated their pre-loved books, games, and puzzles for resale. USNA continues to accept donations. Fall Book Frenzy takes place Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27 in Cheek Gym. This annual used book sale benefits the Hassenfeld Library.
USN Mission: University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.