November 16, 2009

Women's soccer, women's cross country advance in NCAA competition

Women's cross country defends its 2008 national title November 21 at Baldwin-Wallace College in Ohio; women's soccer takes on Johns Hopkins in NCAA sectional action, also November 21
November 12, 2009

Ron Liebowitz one of Time Magazine's '10 Best College Presidents'

Middlebury's president cited for encouraging sustainability, including commitment to carbon neutrality by 2016
November 11, 2009

Latest issue of New England Review features fiction, poetry and prose

Middlebury College literary publication includes new and well known writers
November 10, 2009
ISO Cultural Show

International students present 2009 Cultural Show on November 13

Tickets for showcase or full show available at the College box office or online
November 08, 2009

Course registration for spring term 2010 takes place November 11-19

More information available at registrar's office Web site
November 07, 2009

Men's and women's soccer teams advance to NESCAC title games

Both will play Williams for championships on November 8 at noon, men at Wesleyan, women at Williams, in games that can be seen on the Web
November 04, 2009

New York Times' op-ed columnist focuses on book by Middlebury professor

Allison Stanger's recent book, One Nation Under Contract: The Outsourcing of American Power and the Future of Foreign Policy, provides topic for Thomas Friedman's column
November 02, 2009
Special Announcement

Watch a 10/30 session on College finances; share your ideas

Letters, video presentations and 'frequently asked questions' address Middlebury's response to current financial challenges; add your thoughts at an online budget suggestion box
October 29, 2009

First-year seminar sorts fact from fiction in Dan Brown page turners [video]

Prof. Tom Beyer uses best sellers to emphasize need for scholarship
October 27, 2009

Czech ambassador to U.S. speaks at Rohatyn Center on October 30

Talk by Petr Kolar, 'Reflections on 1989: Twenty Years of Czech-American and Transatlantic Relations,' is free and open to the public
October 21, 2009
350.org action in Ladhakh, India

Middlebury students organize global climate actions with 350.org

Local highlight is potluck with 350 dishes on the Middlebury green on the afternoon of October 24
October 14, 2009
Donald Axinn, Class of 1951

College mourns loss of longtime benefactor Donald E. Axinn

A member of the Class of 1951, Axinn was a businessman, author, poet, and aviator, and the namesake for Middlebury's Axinn Center
October 14, 2009

Middlebury senior earns national environmental award [video]

Sierra Crane-Murdoch recognized for efforts with Power Past Coal
October 13, 2009
October 07, 2009
Ari Fleischer, Middlebury Class of 1982

Talk October 8 by former Bush press secretary assesses Obama's first year

Ari Fleischer, Class of 1982, was primary spokesperson during President George W. Bush's first term
October 06, 2009

College joins in national events commemorating fall of Berlin Wall in 1989

20th anniversary events during 'Freedom Without Walls' week, October 18-24, are free and open to the public
October 01, 2009

Symposium October 15-31 examines challenges to indigenous cultures

Events during student-organized symposium are free and open to the public
September 28, 2009

Mathematician as creative artist topic for lecture on October 6

Author David Leavitt to discuss mathematician Alan Turing’s tragic life and remarkable achievements
September 28, 2009

Former White House reporter Olivier Knox speaks on October 7

Lecture is part of Middlebury’s 'Meet the Press' series and is free and open to the public
September 25, 2009

College mourns loss of student, who passed away September 25 in Barcelona

Benjamin Wieler, Class of 2011, dies from complications following surgery to remove a brain tumor
September 24, 2009
September 24, 2009

Marathon Reading of Homer’s "Iliad" Oct. 2 - 4

Classics department sponsors annual tribute
September 24, 2009

Stargazers welcome: College observatory offers open house night October 2

Free and open to the public, event will be held weather permitting
September 23, 2009

Lecture on October 2 focuses on human security in East Asia

Talk is second in Middlebury/Monterey Lecture Series; reservations required by September 28
September 22, 2009
Jill Seaman

Two with ties to Middlebury named MacArthur Fellows for 2009

Jill Seaman, Middlebury Class of 1974, works on combatting infectious diseases in Sudan; Heather McHugh has taught at Bread Loaf Writers' Conference
September 17, 2009

Lecture on October 1 focuses on environmental elements of architecture

Free exhibit of work by 2009 Cameron Visiting Architect Jim Cutler on display through October 17
September 16, 2009

College receives $200,000 award to promote career flexibility for faculty

Middlebury one of six schools selected in nationwide competition
September 16, 2009
September 16, 2009

Middlebury College celebrates Constitution Day on September 17

Online and print collections at Middlebury offer help in understanding the U.S. Constitution
September 15, 2009

Middlebury graduate earns job as starting kicker for NFL's Baltimore Ravens

Steven Hauschka, Class of 2007, kicks a field goal and five extra points in Ravens' opening game
September 14, 2009

Economic historian discusses two centuries of trade and poverty September 28

Lecture by Harvard's Jeffrey Williamson is free and open to the public
September 09, 2009

Life and work of Charles Darwin focus for symposium September 23-26

Clifford Symposium for 2009 includes readings, lectures, panel discussions, dance performance
September 08, 2009
Panther

Learn about volunteer opportunities at MiddAction Fair September 15

Local non-profits and student service groups will be represented at event in McCullough
September 07, 2009
Class photo for Class of 2013

Class of 2013 absorbs Middlebury traditions at Convocation

President and faculty urge new students to study ‘deeply and broadly’ and seek ‘transcendent insight’
September 04, 2009

Jazz pianist opens 90th season of Performing Arts Series on September 18

Event marks the start of the 90th season of the Performing Arts Series
September 03, 2009

Lecture September 22 explores future in which humans, machines merge

Sept. 22 talk by M.I.T. scientist is free and open to the public
August 28, 2009

Middlebury welcomes the Class of 2013; orientation runs through September 6

September orientation Web site includes links to schedules, housing, and more
August 19, 2009

New arts season brings broad scope of events to Middlebury this fall

Highlights include Renaissance painting and Civil War artifacts, accomplished musicians, evocative theater and an international array of films
August 17, 2009

Middlebury College Snow Bowl to begin 75th season with new chairlift [video]

New lift nearing completion after busy fall construction
August 17, 2009
President Ron Liebowitz congratulates a Language Schools graduate during the ceremony.

More than 160 receive degrees at Language Schools commencement

Linguistics expert Seiichi Makino gives commencement address, and receives honorary doctorate
August 13, 2009

Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference scholarship honors literary editor

Editor Carol Houck Smith, who passed away in 2008, was a longtime attendee at Bread Loaf
August 13, 2009

National debate on health care comes to Monterey Institute

Congressman Sam Farr's town hall meeting attracts overflow crowd to Monterey's Irvine Auditorium
August 12, 2009
Bread Loaf School of  English commencement

51 receive master's degrees during Bread Loaf commencement August 8

The total for all four Bread Loaf campuses this summer, in Ripton, Oxford, Asheville and Santa Fe, is 87 graduate degrees
August 05, 2009

Lacrosse Hall of Famer Peter Kohn dies after suffering heart attack

Longtime team manager at Middlebury never recovered from heart attack on August 1
July 29, 2009

Middlebury Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference takes place August 12-23

Readings and lectures free and open to the public
July 24, 2009
Grace Duggan '09

Fulbright Foundation awards scholarships to five from Middlebury

Research topics include the Alps in Swiss art, Catholics and Muslims in Morocco, and Germany’s 'War of Annihilation'
July 23, 2009

'No-mow' zones help College trim costs and carbon emissions [video]

Meadows sprout on campus where once trimmed grass grew
July 17, 2009

Summer issue of New England Review features fiction, poetry and prose

Middlebury College literary publication includes new and well known writers
July 14, 2009

Thirteen Middlebury grads picked to ‘Teach For America’ over next two years

College ranks sixth on list of small colleges in providing grads to 2009-10 teaching corps
July 10, 2009

Lessons from an octopus: student studies invertebrate learning [video]

The surprisingly wily creatures offer insight into how learning takes place.
July 07, 2009

Middlebury hosts Language Schools Symposium July 10-11

Weekend of events, focusing on value of language acquisition, includes panel discussion and presentations of graduate students' research
July 06, 2009
Le Vent du Nord

'Top 10' list features highlights of the summer season at Middlebury

List for 2009 includes one event for each language, plus a 'VP's Pick'
July 02, 2009
Thanks a million!

Topping 60% in alumni giving participation, College earns $1 million gift

For fifth straight year, College alumni set a record for annual giving participation
July 01, 2009

Three Middlebury students honored by Center for Research on Vermont

Research projects focus on Vermont education, society and politics.
June 22, 2009

Middlebury ranks second nationally in Directors' Cup for Division III

With Williams just ahead of the Panthers, and Amherst in third, NESCAC sweeps the top three spots
June 19, 2009

Middlebury graduate receives Vermont Community Foundation fellowship

Two-year Philanthropic Engagement Fellowship is a new collaboration between foundation and Middlebury College
June 19, 2009

College-affiliated theater group announces summer Off Broadway plays

The repertory theatre company's month-long residency starting June 30 will mark its third season in New York City.
June 18, 2009

Bread Loaf School of English begins summer sessions June 23

Sessions on four campuses feature internationally renowned faculty, including poet Paul Muldoon, literary critic Isobel Armstrong and playwright Dare Clubb
June 15, 2009

Physics Department invites public to observatory open house nights

All open house nights are free and open to the public, but will only take place if mostly clear skies are expected.
June 12, 2009
June 11, 2009

The Middlebury Nordic ski team's truck was converted to run on waste vegetable oil.

Middlebury athletics department works to promote sustainable culture

Green mission statement has coaches, athletes and administrators helping College reach goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2016
June 10, 2009

Middlebury awards Fellowships in Environmental Journalism for 2009

Winning proposals include walking the Ganges and assessing Cuba’s environmental legacy
June 08, 2009

College supports students’ summer work with endowed internship funds

Interns will affectt lives worldwide, from Asia to South America and from Maine to California
June 02, 2009
Middlebury Summer Language Schools

Middlebury Language Schools to begin summer sessions in June

Vermont campus and Mills College to welcome students
June 01, 2009

College's Axinn Center at Starr Library wins awards for sustainable design

Society for College and University Planning and Boston Society of Architects recognize facility
May 28, 2009

Middlebury board of trustees approves promotions for faculty members

Noah Graham (Physics), Bert Johnson (Political Science), and Amy Morsman (History) promoted to associate professor; 13 promoted to full professor
May 24, 2009
Gary Hirshberg, president and CEO of Stonyfield Farm

Middlebury's Class of 2009 urged to be a force for positive change

Gary Hirshberg, six others awarded honorary degrees, and more than 500 members of the Class of 2009 receive their diplomas
May 21, 2009

Faculty update: Journal examines Muslims and the state, post-9/11

From the president’s office, news about recent accomplishments and publications by Middlebury’s faculty
May 19, 2009

Commencement 2009: Seven to receive honorary degrees on May 24

Gary Hirshberg of Stonyfield Farm, commencement speaker, to be honored along with Betty and David Jones, John and Bonnie McCardell, Frank Sesno and Clara Yu
May 15, 2009
Bread Loaf Inn

Middlebury's Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference awards 2009 literary prizes

Winners in poetry, fiction and nonfiction will have works published and receive Bread Loaf fellowships
May 14, 2009

Men's lacrosse tops Wesleyan and advances to national semifinal May 17

Panthers will travel to Cortland for semifinals, with a trip to national championship game at Gillette Stadium on the line
May 12, 2009

How did you get here? Student journalists present 15 stories from their peers

Newly established Fellowship in Narrative Journalism creates audio-visual exhibition; you can also hear the stories on the blog
May 11, 2009
McCardell-Bicentennial Hall

'Applying to College' workshop offered on June 5 by Admissions Office

Annual workshop is free to Vermont high school students, registration required
May 07, 2009

Students honored at 16th annual Public Service Leadership Awards event

Student-volunteers recognized for their service to Special Olympics, Burmese refugees, climate change and other causes
May 02, 2009
The men's rugby team heads for its third straight national semifinal.

Middlebury men’s rugby captures second Division II national championship

Panthers, also Division II champs in 2007, defeat Georgetown in semis and Wisconsin in championship game at Stanford
May 02, 2009

Senior earns Watson Fellowship for year-long study of island cultures [video]

Aylie Baker plans to use audio storytelling to aid discussions of sustainability
May 01, 2009

Student, professor land $50K state grant for iPhone start-up business

Team is working on product to help iPhone software developers
May 01, 2009

Dance program to feature Vermont choreographers May 1 and 2

Dance program's spring concert, at CFA Dance Theatre, will include work by Ellen Smith and Paul Besaw
May 01, 2009

Two Middlebury seniors awarded Compton Mentor Fellowships [Video]

Prestigious environmental fellowship funds a year of service
April 30, 2009

Updates from Middlebury College on swine influenza

A note from Augustus Jordan, acting dean of the College, with links to sites for more information
April 29, 2009

Middlebury's school in Mainz, Germany, celebrates 50th on May 11 [video]

Program helped shape and define Middlebury’s study abroad
April 28, 2009

Middlebury senior named to USA Today’s All-USA Academic First Team

Classics scholar has raised nearly $200,000 for multiple sclerosis cure
April 28, 2009

NASA's James Hansen speaks at climate change workshop May 1-3 [video]

Top scholars, activists will gather to discuss 'getting to 350'
April 27, 2009

Middlebury team places first at 2009 computer programming competition

Team of three students wins for the third straight year
April 26, 2009

Women's and men's lacrosse teams advance to NESCAC semifinals

Men defeat Amherst, 16-7, and will host NESCAC championship weekend, May 2-3; women run past Bates, 18-4, and will play Colby at Tufts on May 2
April 26, 2009
Jeremy Ward

College receives NSF grant for genetics research and science education

Biology professor Jeremy Ward designs five-year project for students at College and at local schools
April 23, 2009
April 22, 2009

Registration for fall semester 2009 takes place April 22-May 1

For more information on registration, check out the registrar's Web site: go/registrar
April 20, 2009

Student co-authors N.Y. Times op-ed column on democracy in Afghanistan

Haseeb Humayoon, a senior at Middlebury College, and his co-author challenge U.S. and the world to support democracy and women's rights in Afghanistan
April 20, 2009
John Beyrle, American ambassador to Russi

Ambassador to Moscow opens residence to Middlebury, Monterey guests

U.S. Ambassador John Beyrle, a Russian School alumnus, to host students and alumni at historic Spaso House on April 29
April 17, 2009

Author Adina Hoffman lectures April 23 on the life of Palestinian poet

'Galilee, 1948: History as Mystery' is the title of talk on Taha Muhammad Ali
April 16, 2009

National Wildlife Federation honors Middlebury for carbon reduction efforts

Award given for 'real-world solutions toward carbon neutrality'
April 15, 2009

Town, College break ground April 14 on second Otter Creek bridge

New span at Cross Street designed to improve safety and traffic; completion due in November 2010
April 13, 2009

Senior dance majors present 'The Otherwise Forgotten' on April 17 & 18

Performance is the senior thesis work of Yina Ng and Simon Thomas-Train
April 13, 2009

Spring student symposium April 17 showcases undergraduate research [Video]

April 17 events are free and open to the public.
April 11, 2009

Author and historian David Hackett Fischer to speak April 19

Lecture to help celebrate Lake Champlain’s Quadricentennial
April 09, 2009

Middlebury students and faculty earn Vermont Campus Compact awards

John Elder, Bill McKibben and senior Ria Shroff among award winners
April 08, 2009

College dining staff featured in student's portrait exhibit [video]

Exhibit at 51 Main extended through Saturday, May 2.
April 07, 2009

Wall Street Journal editor speaks April 13 on financial crisis and the media

WSJ economics editor David Wessel delivers annual van de Velde lecture; event is free and open to the public
April 07, 2009

In April 13 lecture, cosmologist explores our understanding of the universe

Lecture by theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss, 'Our Miserable Future: Life in an Ever-Expanding Universe,' is free and open to the public
April 06, 2009

Environmental artist speaks April 7 on 'Picturing the Earth'

Stacy Levy will speak in the Franklin Environmental Center at 4:30 p.m.
April 06, 2009

Screening and discussion of documentary 'Wings of Defeat' on April 16

Film looks behind the scenes of the World War II Kamikaze bombers
March 30, 2009

Senior becomes Middlebury's first men's basketball All-American

Middlebury's Ben Rudin, NESCAC player of the year, named to second team by National Association of Basketball Coaches
March 30, 2009

College Choir performs its spring tour concert program at CFA on March 30

In the Mahaney Center for the Arts Concert Hall, the Middlebury College Choir performs the concert program from their spring break tour, which took them to Hartford, Boston, and New York
March 25, 2009

Panel of professional athletes to discuss issues of sustainability in sport April 7

Dhani Jones, Natalie Spilger and Alex Wolff to participate
March 25, 2009
College observatory
March 25, 2009

Co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility speaks April 7

International advocate Helen Calidicott to discuss medical and ecological implications of nuclear power
March 24, 2009

Students create green video messages for 'Planet Forward' project

New social networking video site focuses on energy and climate change
March 23, 2009

Coach, players receive post-season honors from coaches' associations

Basketball coach Jeff Brown and senior guard Ben Rudin honored; Randi Dumont from women's hockey picked as first-team All America; Jamie McKenna of men's hockey team named to second team
March 17, 2009

Symposium on race and gender in global economy takes place April 3-4

Lecture and discussions are free and open to the public
March 17, 2009

Philanthropist challenges college students to actively encourage peace [video]

One Middlebury project awarded funding; President Liebowitz’s office funds additional project
March 16, 2009

Women's hockey hosts NCAA championship at Kenyon Arena March 20-21

Panthers play Wisconsin-River Falls in consolation game at 3:30 p.m. on March 21, while Amherst and Elmira play for national title at 7 p.m.
March 13, 2009
David West, associate professor of geology

Geology professor is named recipient of the 2009 Perkins Award

David West’s excellence in teaching is inspired by fieldwork and the ancient geological history of Vermont
March 06, 2009
President Ron Liebowitz with Citizens Medal recipient Peg Martin

College conveys Citizen’s Medals to three local residents

Peg Martin, Ken Perine, and Ann Ross are cited as exemplars of community service
March 06, 2009

Socially responsible entrepreneur to deliver commencement address May 24

Gary Hirshberg, president, chairman and CEO of leading organic yogurt company Stonyfield Farm, has been an inspiration to many
March 06, 2009

Individual stars come together to perform as the Johannes Quartet March 19

Soovin Kim, Jessica Lee, Choong-Jin Chang and Peter Stumpf form ensemble
March 06, 2009

Men's basketball team hosts NCAA tournament game on March 7

Panthers take on Bridgewater State at Pepin Gym at 7 p.m., with live video feed available on the Web
March 04, 2009
Maple tree tap

Governor’s maple tree-tapping takes place March 6 on Middlebury campus

Public is invited to sample Vermont maple products and see if sap will flow
March 02, 2009
March 02, 2009

Middlebury Nordic ski team looks to veggie oil for a greener ride [video]

Eco-friendly truck hauls people and equipment trailer
March 02, 2009

Quidditch campaign hopes to sweep up PR Week award March 5

Middlebury Quidditch Club named finalist in “Promotional Event of the Year” category
March 01, 2009
NESCAC Men's Basketball Championship

Men's basketball team defeats Amherst to win first NESCAC championship

With 77-68 victory, the Panthers (24-3) earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III tournament
February 26, 2009
Powershift 2009

Nearly 200 students head to D.C. for climate action events Feb. 28-March 2

Students will participate in Powershift ‘09 and Capitol Climate Action
February 24, 2009

Faculty update: Jay Parini’s latest explores books that changed America

From the president’s office, news about recent accomplishments and publications by Middlebury’s faculty
February 21, 2009
February 21, 2009

Co-founder of Partners In Health Paul Farmer to speak Feb. 28

The medical anthropologist will discuss health and human rights
February 20, 2009

Former NPR Middle East correspondent Sarah Chayes to speak March 6

After Taliban fall, Chayes launched Kandahar-based business to deter opium production
February 20, 2009
Bill McKibben, scholar in residence at Middlebury

Think globally, heat locally: College celebrates opening of biomass plant

Bill McKibben paints a dark picture but praises the College for ‘environmental activism’
February 11, 2009

Monterey Institute appoints new academic leadership team

President Sunder Ramaswamy announces appointments of Renee Jourdenais, Yuwei Shi, and Tate Miller as new MIIS deans
February 10, 2009

President discusses higher education's financial challenges on NPR show

Listen to Ron Liebowitz's appearance on 'Talk of the Nation' Feb. 10 with National Public Radio's Neal Conan and Claudio Sanchez
February 10, 2009

Penguins and climate change focus for biologist's lecture on Feb. 24

University of Washington conservation biologist Dee Boersma to deliver 2009 Scott Margolin '99 Lecture in Environmental Affairs
February 06, 2009

Middlebury hosts 2009 Vermont A Cappella Summit on February 21

Workshops, professional instruction and concert all open to the public
February 05, 2009

Bill McKibben to speak at launch of College biomass plant Feb. 19

Reception, lecture and tours are free and open to the public
February 02, 2009
Kendall Wyckoff

86th annual Middlebury College Winter Carnival takes place Feb. 19-22

Public invited to attend outdoor events, ice show and ski races
February 01, 2009

Middlebury College student group presents Reverend Al Sharpton Feb. 11

Event is part of the Middlebury College Activities Board’s annual speaker series and is free and open to the public
February 01, 2009

State Department official speaks Feb. 13 on 'The Idea That is America'

Lecture at Middlebury's Town Hall Theater by Anne-Marie Slaughter, State Department's director of policy planning, is free and open to the public
January 31, 2009

Orientation for February first-year students runs through Feb. 8

February Orientation Web site includes schedule, frequently asked questions and more
January 28, 2009
Robert Gard in the Oval Office

Monterey president emeritus on hand in Oval Office for Guantanamo signing

Retired U.S. Army General Robert Gard invited to ceremony along with other top officers who advocated an end to the use of torture
January 26, 2009
Chair decorated by Alex Benepe '09

Decorated Adirondack chairs to be auctioned off for charity on Feb. 1

College teams up with local artists to help Addison County Parent/Child Center
January 21, 2009

Annual ski-down procession at Middlebury College Snow Bowl on Jan. 31

Mid-year graduates participate in special celebration
January 19, 2009
Francois Clemmons

Concert and inauguration events wrap up MLK observance January 19 & 20

Concert at 7 p.m. in Mead Chapel on Jan. 19; inauguration to be screened at 11 a.m. on Jan. 20 at several spots on campus
January 19, 2009
Four members of the field hockey team, from left, Alyssa Crews ‘12, Emily Blair ‘12, Caitlin Pentifallo ‘09, and Mullery Doar ‘10, baked Toll House cookies and other desserts for Middlebury's Community Supper and Community Lunch programs.

Middlebury students honor the legacy of Dr. King with Day of Service

Students and staff volunteer for community service projects
January 15, 2009
Middlebury's new biomass facility / Photo by Brett Simison

At nytimes.com: Colleges turn to wood chips for heat, and education

New York Times blog, Green Inc., focuses on College's new biomass heating plant
January 13, 2009

Middlebury College rises to third place in annual Peace Corps rankings

With 21 volunteers in 2009, Middlebury moves up from a tie for 16th in the rankings a year ago; 443 Middlebury grads have served as volunteers over the years
January 07, 2009

New on the Web: Explore what diversity means; find news, blogs, and videos

New sites for 2009 offer a closer look at diversity, and easier access to the latest headlines, blogs, videos, and more
January 05, 2009

Leading mezzo-soprano performs January 16 at Center for the Arts

Program by Bernarda Fink and pianist Anthony Spiri will feature works by Schubert and Dvořák
December 30, 2008
Senior goaltender Doug Raeder

Men's hockey team hosts Holiday Classic at Kenyon Arena January 3 and 4

On Sunday, Middlebury meets St. Anselm in consolation game at 1 p.m., and New England College plays Curry in championship at 4 p.m.