Cyrus Jabbari shares how he was able to bring together his political science background and niche skills honed at Middlebury Institute to serve as the first-ever data chief for his office.
| by Jason Warburg
A series of international experiences taught Middlebury Institute alumna Lacey Raak MAIEP ’08 that lasting change begins at the local level, where today she is leading efforts to implement environmentally sound policies and practices in her own community on California’s Central Coast.
| by Yuki Ueda MAIEM ’17
“Your friends, faculty, and career advisor can help you amplify the range of your search, but only if you are vocal about the kinds of work you enjoy.” Yuki Ueda MAIEM ’17 describes how the Institute helped launch a career in experiential learning programs.
| by Jason Warburg
Middlebury Institute alumnus Kevin Hyunjae Sung MAIEM ’19 came to the United States in search of opportunities and is now helping to create them for fellow international students and MIIS alumni, managing international exchange programs at the University of Nevada, Reno.
| by Jessie Raymond
Maureen Sweeney MPA ’94, deputy chief of the interpreting staff for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, developed a remote interpreting program to expand language services at the Games while giving MIIS students and recent graduates a chance to test their skills in a high-profile, real-world setting.
| by Anne Campbell and Thi Nguyen MAIEM ’20
Study abroad expands understanding but it has been highly dependent on air travel. Are international education and climate sustainability in conflict or do they work together? Join Dr. Campbell and Thi Nguyen MAIEM ’20 for this discussion.
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| by Jason Warburg
The Government Accountability Office has named the Middlebury Institute a partner school, ensuring targeted outreach and recruiting of Institute students for internships that frequently result in job offers after graduation. The designation came about after extended collaboration with MIIS and Middlebury alumni employed at GAO.
“MIIS introduced me to the entire field of international trade along with offering me access to accomplished alumni who were willing to help.” Annathea Cook MAIPS ’16 describes how the Institute helped her launch her career.
