In the News: The Legacy of Martin Henry Freeman
Professor Emeritus of History Bill Hart spoke with WCAX about the legacy of Martin Henry Freeman, class of 1849, who became the first black professor and college president in American history.
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How Jesse Jackson set the stage for Bernie Sanders and today’s progressives
Political science professor Bert Johnson traces the Vermont connections between the two politicians for The Conversation.
New York Times: 150 Years of Change: How Old Photos, Recaptured, Reveal a Shifting Climate
Geology professor Jeff Munroe is featured for his work recreating historic photos in Utah’s Uinta Mountains to observe the longterm effects of climate change.
The Conversation: Learning ethics − one Marvel movie at a time
In his first-year seminar, religion professor James Calvin Davis has found a fun and instructive way to frame serious discussions on ethics.
The smartest, toughest 2025 NFL Draft prospect you’ve likely never seen play
The New York Times profiles Middlebury senior and football standout Thomas Perry ’25. (Subscription required)
New York Times: Economic Toll of Los Angeles Fires Goes Far Beyond Destroyed Homes
Assistant Professor of Economics Raphaelle Gauvin-Coulombe speaks about her research on the economic impacts of fires on surrounding communities.
Seven Days: Middlebury College Carillonneur Plays Anthems High Above Campus
George Matthew Jr. has embarked on a project to play all the national anthems represented in the Middlebury student body—around 70 in total.
Addison Independent: College is investing $3.5M locally
Middlebury College will support two important local initiatives, including a project to increase local housing supply and a renovation of the Ilsley Public Library. (Subscription required)
VoxDev: How deforestation drives malaria in Nigeria, affecting women and children most
Middlebury economics professors Tanya Byker and Julia Berazneva describe their research on the health costs of environmental degradation.
Foreign Policy: The Case for the Greater West
An analysis by Peter Slezkine, co-director of the Monterey Trialogue at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, arguing for the United States to abandon liberal universalism and align foreign-policy objectives within the current structure.