The Compleat Angler
Trout Unlimited president and CEO Chris Wood ’88 is being honored as a 2022 inductee into the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame for his conservation work.
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The Bug Days of Summer
For insect neurobiologist and Middlebury College assistant professor of biology Greg Pask, summer insects are a treasure trove.
Drinking Water Hazards
What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Kate Crawford explains in this piece from the Conversation.
Home Away from Home
A nonprofit called “The House” provides a homey space for Middlebury College’s international students and students from other underrepresented communities.
What It Takes to Triumph
Middlebury women’s lacrosse has thrilled fans—season after season. Integral to that success—a full-time assistant coach, made possible by an endowed fund.
Appreciating Opposites: A Texan Embraces Difference at Middlebury
LeeCharles McNeil ’23 credits Middlebury with exposing him to “viewpoints and belief systems that…I never knew existed.” In this piece, he reflects on how coming to Middlebury has changed him for the better. LeeCharles is a recipient of the Barbara and John Tormondsen ’82 Scholarship.
Student Research Spotlight: Sea Minks of Maine
Olivia Olson ’21.5 shares her summer research about extinct sea minks in Maine, and how her work can help inform preservation practices for other species.
Safer Vermont Schools
During the summer of 2021, Evelyn Lane ’23 worked with a Middlebury professor on a research project examining lead levels in water at schools across Vermont. In conjunction with a 2019 Vermont law focused on lead, her work has resulted in safer water supplies throughout the state.
A Black History Month Watchlist
We asked Assistant Professor of Film & Media Culture Natasha Ngaiza to recommend five works from Black filmmakers she thinks everyone should watch. Read up, and add these to your watchlist!