2016: The Year in Five Stories
As we look forward to the new year, we celebrate the achievements and major institutional stories of 2016.
News Stories
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Holiday Pop-Up Market Features Mission-Driven Vendors
The Middlebury Institute’s Center for Social Impact Learning hosted a well attended Holiday Pop-Up Market featuring products by vendors committed to sustainability and fair supply chains that support local economies.
Winter Commencement Celebrates 108 Graduates from 14 Countries
The Middlebury Institute’s Winter Commencement featured remarks from Commencement Speaker Dr. Amy Sands and Student Speaker Danny Pavitt MAIPD ’16.
Educational Model Co-Created by Prof. Beryl Levinger Now a Global Movement
Sparked by Middlebury Institute professor Beryl Levinger’s experience in the Peace Corps in rural Colombia in the 1960s, the educational model Escuela Nueva has now become a global movement.
Middlebury Names David J. Provost as Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration
Middlebury announced the appointment of David J. Provost as the institution’s new executive vice president for finance and administration, effective January 23, 2017.
Incoming Student Enjoys Unique Summer Experience Working in Kyrgyzstan Thanks to Faculty
Middlebury Institute student Matt Levie describes a unique opportunity he had to work with journalists in Kyrgyzstan this summer and how Institute faculty “completely went out of their way” to support his goals before he even enrolled.
“A Remarkable Commitment”: Amy Sands Looks Back on 20 Years at MIIS
Former provost and dean Dr. Amy Sands joined us for an in-depth interview covering her 20-year career at the Institute as she prepares to retire at the end of December.
Bailey, Damerow Receive English Language Education Award
Middlebury Institute professor Kathi Bailey and alumnus Ryan Damerow were recently awarded the TESOL International Association’s President’s Award for their contributions to the field of English language education.
Middlebury Reaches 2016 Carbon Neutrality Goal
After a nine-year, multifaceted effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Middlebury has achieved carbon neutrality.
International Business Competition: MBA Students Advance to Finals in Davos
A group of four Middlebury Institute MBA students will compete against teams from McGill and York in the final stage of a large international business competition at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.