Middlebury's influence for positive change begins with each individual student and ripples around the world. See the impact of gifts to Middlebury through the stories of our students, faculty, alumni, donors, and friends.
Lois Behrman Watson '51, together with her husband, Harvey, support three scholarships in the Middlebury Language Schools every summer. Here, our 2010 Watson Scholars reflect on their experience and express their gratitude. Learn more.
On May 8, scholarship donors and recipients visited with each other over lunch at Atwater Dining Hall. A highlight of the event was heartfelt remarks delivered by Tormondsen Scholar, Emily "Em" Allison '10, who said that as she clutches her diploma at graduation she'll be thinking of the financial aid support that allowed her a Middlebury education. Read more.
On Thursday, May 6, Middlebury named its library for Jim Davis ’66, P’08 and his family. Read more.
Middlebury celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Davis United World College Scholars Program on Thursday, April 29, 2010. During this commemorative event, the program's co-founders and three Scholar alumni reflected on this scholarship program at Middlebury College. Read more.
John Elder, professor of English and environmental studies, explains why great teaching matters and reflects on the difference that a dedicated teacher can make in students' lives. Watch the video.
Associate Professor Noah Graham helps students see connections, to take abstract knowledge and apply it to how things work every day. Watch Noah's story.
Shabana Basij-Rasikh ’11 overcame great odds to get an education as a girl in Afghanistan. Her goal is to return home and help her homeland. Listen to her story.
Nial Rele '12, an environmental studies major from Mumbai, India, traveled to Antarctica last spring to join students from more than 20 countries at a summit focusing on climate change. Read more.
Kathryn Wasserman Davis says it is time to get serious about preparing for peace instead of preparing for war. Some 300 students have studied languages at Middlebury or the Monterey Institute of International Studies with assistance from the fellowship that she created. Read more.
