A Sea Change
The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry began service in San Francisco Bay on July 19, reports the Associated Press.
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Middlebury Knits
Jean Seeler-Gifford ’60 knitted four Middlebury-themed sweaters, which are now housed in Special Collections.
Help from a Stranger
The New York Times followed Bianca Giaever ’12 around NYC while she tried to offer free help to strangers.
Voyage of the Mabel Rose
Robin Bell ’80 and Karl Coplan ’80 returned this month to Nyack, New York, after two years sailing their boat around the world.
Corps Connection: Middlebury's Peace Corps Link Runs Deep
Peace Corps recently recognized Middlebury College as one of the top producers of Peace Corps volunteers. The organization counts 418 Middlebury alumni among its ranks of volunteers across its 63-year history, making the College the fifth most prolific producer of volunteers among small colleges.
Many Shades of Stardom
Playwright Rob Ackerman ’80 spoke to 411 Mania about getting back into filmmaking as the cowriter and producer of Stargazer, a dramedy about a young woman’s quest to revive the reputation of a forgotten astronomer whose work was stolen by her male colleagues.
Active Abecedary
ABC and You and Me, a playful picture book written and illustrated by Corinna Luyken ’00, is a 2024 Blue Ribbon Selection by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Running Growth
CBS Sunday Morning interviewed Chris Davis ’08 as part of its profile of New Balance, which grew its sales by 23 percent to $6.5 billion in 2023.
Global Perspective in Local Schools
The Language in Motion program gets local K–12 students curious about exploring world languages and cultures through classroom visits and special events led by College students and language department teaching assistants.