Evolution of Literary Prizes
McGill literature professor Xander Manshel ’09, MA English ’14 appeared on the podcast On the Media to share his research on the influence of literary prizes and how they’ve changed over the last 35 years.
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Space and Timepieces
The New York Times recently featured Henry Flores ’01, who founded Classic Watch Club as a welcoming space for new and experienced watch collectors alike.
Riverdale Meets Bollywood
Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the crew get the Bollywood treatment in The Archies, a new musical adaptation on Netflix. Set in 1960s India, the film also features Suhaas Ahuja ’01 as Archie’s father, Fred.
Heading the Big Top
Circus Smirkus has named Rachel Schiffer ’06.5 as its new executive artistic director.
Royal Recognition
A marine conservation program directed by Emily Owen ’05 is one of five eco-focused organizations to win a prestigious Earthshot Prize from Prince William’s Royal Foundation.
New Head Distiller
The founders of the Middlebury-based Appalachian Gap Distillery are handing over the reins to longtime employee Will Drucker ’08.5, who bought a majority stake in the company.
College Applicant Advice
Sam Prouty, MA English ’09, executive director of Admissions, has plenty of application tips for students and their parents.
Tomatoes alla Giudia
Need kitchen inspiration for late summer tomatoes?
NFL Tactician
The Athletic profiled the football coaching journey of Drew Petzing ’09, from his start at Middlebury working under then head coach Bob Ritter ’82 to his current role as offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals.