The Complex History of Alexander Twilight, Nation's First African American to Earn a Bachelor's Degree
USA Today, Alexander Twilight ‘23; Bill Hart, Professor Emeritus of History; Daniel Silva, Director, Black Studies Program
USA Today, Alexander Twilight ‘23; Bill Hart, Professor Emeritus of History; Daniel Silva, Director, Black Studies Program
Vice, Jamie McCallum, Associate Professor of Sociology
In a message to the Middlebury community, President Laurie Patton and Chief Diversity Officer Miguel Fernández urged students, faculty, and staff to continue the essential work of self-reflection and intentional anti-racism.
Formal statement to be read at official events recognizes and respects Indigenous peoples as traditional stewards of the land.
The trustees also approved a financial sustainability resolution that requires Middlebury to maintain an annual balanced budget.
Almost 50 percent of Middlebury students receive need-based aid from the College, with an average grant this year of more than $55,000.
Assoc. for Public Religion and Intellectual Life (APRIL), Laurie Patton, President
Changes to the application process included a test-optional policy and virtual events that reached more regions worldwide, where prospective students value Middlebury’s strong student-faculty relationships and opportunities for research and global engagement.
The Conversation, Joyce Mao, Associate Professor of History
The former dean of environmental affairs leaves a lasting legacy at Middlebury and in higher eduction.