Teaching Beyond Words
Writing and rhetoric professor James Chase Sanchez wants students to harness the power of storytelling in ethical, world-changing ways.
Your Impact
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A Day in My Life at Middlebury: A Busy Thursday
Meet Jane Kelley, a sophomore at Middlebury College majoring in International Politics and Economics with a focus in Italian. As she settles into the spring semester, Jane has found a rhythm to her days—though some are busier than others. Thursdays are her busiest, and she’s excited to share a glimpse into what those days look like
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.
The Turnaround
Disaster. That’s how College Professor Emeritus John Elder describes his first day teaching in a classroom. A Voices of Middlebury story.
Peace Is Home
Samimah Naiemi ’25 persisted through war, exile, and adjusting to a new culture to pursue of her dreams of college. In doing so, she also found community. A Voices of Middlebury story.
Surrogate Family
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.
Tackling Terrorism
Crucial work will be advanced by a $2 million gift to expand the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism (CTEC) at Middlebury’s Institute of International Studies at Monterey.
Making Democracy Real
We can’t end all conflict. But can we transform how we deal with it? Aided by a $25 million grant, Middlebury’s program in conflict transformation aims to do just that.
Literature, Learning, Loving Vermont
Jay Parini, the D.E. Axinn Professor of English and Creative Writing, reflects in a wide-ranging conversation on reading, writing, and teaching at Middlebury.