Stories Worth Telling
A fellowship at the Language Schools gave Middle East journalist Leila Barghouty a vital tool: the ability to communicate with the subjects of her stories without an interpreter.
Stories
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Connecting Academics and Experience
Sophomore Cassia Park’s summer internship at the HOPE Food Shelf in Addison County changed how she sees herself and her place in the world. The internship was part of her studies in the Privilege and Poverty Academic Cluster.
The Power of Words
Middlebury students are learning the art of oratory to make their words mean more. An innovative program has already helped more than 7,000 students deliver compelling arguments, enrich class discussions, and impress at job interviews.
Two professors honored with first Marlow Above and Beyond Award
In April 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic was taking hold, Middlebury Professors Caitlin Knowles Myers and Sarah Stroup helped launch a new initiative called Faculty at Home, a webinar series that allowed them to share the work of Middlebury faculty with virtual audiences around the world.
Connection Among the Stars
A summer teaching science to refugee children showed Hannah Harris the power of language. A fellowship at the School of Korean has gave her the skills to advance international collaboration as a communicator for the International Astronomical Union.
Demystifying Data
Middlebury plans to make data science a fundamental part of a liberal arts education. A new initiative, midd.data, will ensure all students understand and can use data and digital tools and techniques to create knowledge, regardless of their majors.
Environmental Action
Connor Wertz ’22 came to Middlebury with an interest in the environment. He is leaving as an experienced environmental activist excited to be part of advancing the climate movement.
Cyber Strategy
A team of four Middlebury Institute students reached the semifinals of the Atlantic Council’s annual Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge.
Returning Stolen Art
The Middlebury College Museum of Art is doing the best job in the country “after the Met, the National Gallery and RISD Museum” in the repatriation of Benin art to West Africa, reports the Washington Post.