Middlebury Institute Welcomes 416 New Students from 45 Countries
Arriving this week for orientation activities, the fall incoming class at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies includes citizens of 45 countries.
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“Unbelievable” Experience at Rio Olympics for Institute Students, Faculty and Alumni
“Being here, being part of history in the making… is simply unbelievable,” says Middlebury Institute alumnus Weihao Zhang MACI ’14, part of large team of alumni, faculty and students interpreting at the Rio Olympics, continuing a tradition that has spanned fifteen Games.
New Initiative Leader Sees Growing Demand for Cyber Policy Expertise
Dr. Elaine Korzak is excited about the opportunities ahead for the next generation of cyber policy experts as she takes over leadership of the Middlebury Institute’s Cyber Initiative.
Summer Through the Lenses of Students
Providing a lens into rewarding summer experiences, six students shared images from their adventures gaining valuable professional experience in Thailand, Costa Rica, Minnesota, China, South Korea and Brazil by taking over the Middlebury Institute’s Instagram feed.
Lessons from Patagonia’s Culture of Sharing
For Middlebury Institute student Tom Stagg MPA ’16, one small aspect of living and working in Patagonia in southern Chile ultimately loomed large: sharing a warm cup of yerba mate with his colleagues.
Students Have an Immediate Impact with International Professional Service Semester
Twenty-two Middlebury Institute students took the opportunity to work on projects for international organizations in six countries while completing their degree requirements as part of this year’s International Professional Service Semester (IPSS) program.
Intensive English Student Symposium Offers Bird’s Eye View of Global Issues
Students from summer Intensive English Programs at the Middlebury Institute presented research on topics ranging from rising right-wing violence in Germany to educational inequality in Chile at the annual student symposium.
Center for Social Impact Learning Launches New Research Fellowship
Middlebury Institute alumna Molly McKeon will study the links between microfinance and entrepreneurship in Mongolia as the inaugural research fellow with the Institute’s Center for Social Impact Learning.
“Incredible Learning Experience” Brings Students to China for Field Research
Extensive collaboration between faculty and students at the Middlebury Institute and Middlebury College yielded a uniquely valuable practicum course focused on trade and development in China.
June Challenge Brings Record Number of Gifts, Capping Successful Year
One of the most successful years of fundraising in the Middlebury Institute’s 61-year history generated more than $4.2 million to support student scholarships, immersive learning opportunities, and other institutional priorities.