International Crisis Simulation
Thirty-five Middlebury Institute students were joined by students and faculty from other area institutions for a weekend-long exercise simulating diplomatic negotiations during an international crisis.
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The Future of Food
Dr. Jason Scorse will discuss how the industrial animal agriculture system is unsustainable and give insights on emerging technologies in cell- and plant-based food production.
Webinar: Mar. 22 at Noon PT
How to Launch Your Career in International Development
Alumnus Sam Worthington shares his journey from grad school to the helm of InterAction, the nation’s largest alliance of nongovernmental organizations.
Five Students Win Presidential Management Fellowships
Five students have earned the opportunity for rapid advancement in the government policy arena through the competitive Presidential Management Fellowship program.
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in the Balkans
Dr. Thor Sawin leads a fieldwork program to the Balkans to explore the events after the breakup of Yugoslavia and analyze the roles identity, language, and political ideology played in the conflict.
Webinar: Mar. 29 at 4 PM PT
The Rise of the Violent Radical Right
The violent radical right is on the rise globally, not just talking to one another, but actively engaging together. Senior CTEC research scholar Matthew Kriner shares insights on solutions.
Webinar: Apr. 5 at Noon PT
How I Got Hired: Chief Operating Officer, Andovar
Translation student Frances Chang explains how courses and sessions with the Center for Advising and Career Services helped her out of her comfort zone when launching her career.
Multilingual Alum Qualifies to Interpret for the European Union
2022 Conference Interpretation graduate Ioana Lobontiu recently passed the accreditation exam for the European Union (EU).
Alums Pass Difficult UN Interpretation Exam
Pei He and Zilin Cui, alumni of the Conference Interpretation program, have passed the demanding exam required for United Nations interpreters.
Impactful Relationship Building with Indigenous Partners
Hear from Prof. Avineri and student Maria Zaharatos on how the Institute works with the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe on land use, recognition, and other social justice issues.
Webinar: Apr. 12 at 4 PM PT
How Racist Groups Use Online Video Games to Spread Hate
Alex Newhouse discussed his work to eliminate hateful content from online gaming platforms on Bloomberg’s The Big Take podcast.
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“Subtitling for Streaming” On-Demand Course Launched
The Middlebury Institute recently launched a new self-paced, short course—the first of many—on the subtitling industry standards pioneered by Netflix.
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Jorge Silva
Setting the tone for politics
DJ Watts
Building on Language Skills
Lisa Li
Combining language studies with technology
Kyle Pilutti
Studying International Security and Arabic
Anna Galbraith
Building a Career on International Experience
Michael Ross
A Rewarding Career Change
Alan Lovewell
Turning Business Plans Into Reality
April Danyluk
Building on experience
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Bringing help to Romanian orphans
Justin Arrington
Applying learning to life
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Earning a master’s in one year
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Be taught by faculty with extensive professional experience at organizations around the world. You’ll be guided by the most up-to-date field information and technology along with expertise and mentoring.
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My research centers around expertise acquisition, effective pedagogical approaches for the consecutive and simultaneous interpretation classroom, and learner autonomy.
Laura Burian
Dean of Teaching, Learning, and Faculty Development
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I study terrorism and nuclear weapons, particularly in South Asia: terrorist group strategies, nuclear tension in the subcontinent, and the security of nuclear weapons in Pakistan.
Sharad Joshi
Associate Professor, Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
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I focus on broad themes of how languages are taught and learned, teacher development, and language assessment—topics that influence how our profession moves forward.
Kathi Bailey
Professor, TESOL/Teaching Foreign Language
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I encourage students to actively reflect on their thought patterns and experiences. I help learners uncover, examine, and potentially replace preexisting ideas and assumptions.
Mahabat Baimyrzaeva
Associate Professor, International Policy and Development/MPA
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies
Watch an exclusive interview with John Sullivan, US Ambassador to Russia for both the Trump and Biden administrations. Ambassador Sullivan shares his experience during the phase of increasingly tense relations between the United States and Russia that culminated in the February 24, 2022 invasion of Ukraine. This is the latest in our Ambassadorial Series of interviews with former US ambassadors to Russia and the Soviet Union.
Watch nowInstitute Analysts Bring Perspective
Read the latest insights from Institute experts who are helping the world gain a better understanding of the context and ramifications of war in Ukraine.
Read MoreJames Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS)
CNS experts offer analysis and commentary on the war, with a particular focus on its nuclear implications.
Read MoreExperts on Twitter
Read an almost daily ticker of international media coverage featuring Institute experts providing context and commentary.
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Live and Study in Monterey
An Ideal Location for Your Graduate Studies
The Middlebury Institute is located in the heart of Monterey, California, known as the “language capital of the world.” With our culturally diverse population, educational opportunities, natural and scenic recreation areas, historic significance, and proximity to Silicon Valley, you’ll find a wealth of advantages when you choose to study here.
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From housing to recreation to food and history, the Monterey Bay area is one of the top graduate school locations in the U.S.
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Students from around the world study and work in Monterey and are supported by a dedicated staff and a welcoming community.
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All the resources you need to get started before you arrive on campus as a new student at the Institute.
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