Positive Energy
Liz Crawford ’25 is studying psychology to learn how to empower others, while also competing as a member of the three-time national champion women’s Ultimate team.
Your Impact
Present Ties and Future Hopes
For Malick Thiam ’24, relationships were key to his most impactful experiences at Middlebury. From his Posse Scholarship cohort being like a family to getting real-world guidance in documentary filmmaking from professor James Sanchez, these connections give Thiam the confidence to take on whatever the future brings.
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Finding Harmony
Though singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell ’04 initially resisted attending Middlebury, it was here she found a mentor who encouraged her path to a successful music career. A Voices of Middlebury story.
Off the Map
Julisa Salas ’10 meticulously planned and achieved her way from Washington Heights to Middlebury, Harvard Business School, and a picture-perfect marriage. Then, a major life change taught her about accepting the unplanned. A Voices of Middlebury story.
From Secret to Superpower
Jamie Mittelman ’10 found that managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder meant not only facing her fears of death, but also finding life. A Voices of Middlebury story.
The Pursuit of Hoppiness
Bill Shufelt ’05 never envisioned himself as an entrepreneur—until a personal lifestyle shift led him to redefine an entire industry. As the co-founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Company, he set out to make non-alcoholic beer both exceptional and accessible.
All for a Song
Clint Bierman ’97 dropped his medical school ambitions to pursue music and songwriting full time. Although less predictable, this life has provided deeply enriching moments. A Voices of Middlebury story.
Driven by Data
Caitlin Myers is an economics professor who grew up in a struggling, racially segregated town in Georgia. Her experiences led her to study economics as a way to understand how historical and societal forces can impact people’s lives. As a professor, she aims to equip students with tools to pursue their passions and navigate a rapidly changing world.
A Catalyst for Change
Ukrainian Mariia Dzholos ’24 has designed her path through Middlebury to gain the skills and knowledge she’ll need to help rebuild her war-torn country.
Teaching Beyond Words
Writing and rhetoric professor James Chase Sanchez wants students to harness the power of storytelling in ethical, world-changing ways.