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.
Ben Wessel ’11 on a moment he questioned whether his work to energize youth voters would make any difference. A Voices of Middlebury story.
Mildred Reese McNeill ’74 started college as part of the then-largest cohort of Black students at Middlebury: 16 people. They would create many firsts for future BIPOC students. A Voices of Middlebury story.
After a childhood fleeing danger in the jungles of Myanmar, Htar Htar Yu ’08 found a home and the freedom to explore new worlds in Vermont. A Voices of Middlebury story.
An unlikely mentor helped Henry Flores ’01 regain not only his academic standing, but also the confidence to take his seat at any table. A Voices of Middlebury story.
At Middlebury, Noah Lee ’26 has found an ideal environment where he can explore the liberal arts and sciences, play football, and pursue his dreams of becoming a physician.
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.
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.