Project & Knowledge Management in Practice: SP24 Practicum Presentations Series
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International Policy and Development
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Migration & Economic Development in Southeast Asia: SP24 Practicum Presentations Series
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International Trade Alum Wins Economic Development Fellowship
| by Jason Warburg
International Trade graduate Alexandra Calloway-Nation was awarded a fully-paid multi-year economic development fellowship with the Wind River Development Fund.
Balkans Course Takes Peace Corps Volunteer Back to Her Post
| by Nadia Pshonyak
Students traveled to Kosovo and North Macedonia over spring break to explore nationalism and new state formation – including one student who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the region. as a part of the Nationalism and the Formation of New States in the Balkans global course. This year’s iteration of the trip was held over spring break and was led by Dr. Anne Campbell and Dr. Phil Murphy, two MIIS faculty members with ties to the region, as well as two students who had served as Peace Corps volunteers in North Macedonia.
Student on Team that Takes Global First Place Winner in Migrant Crisis Simulation
| by Nadia Pshonyak
Four Middlebury Institute students traveled to San Diego to participate in this year’s NASPAA Simulation Competition. Students were thrust into navigating a refugee/migrant crisis and one ended up being on the team that was the Global First Place Winner.
How I Got Hired: Senior Innovation Project Lead, FedTech
International Policy and Development graduate Daniel Delgado shares how networking and hands-on experience helped him launch a career promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.
How I Got Hired: Managing Editor, Inside Washington Publishers
| by John Liang MAIPS ’99
One conversation with a well-connected professor opened the door for John Liang to launch a career combining his long-held interest in reporting with his education in international affairs.
Middlebury Team Makes Finals of National Anti-Extremism Competition
| by Mark C. Anderson
A multidisciplinary group of Institute students traveled to D.C. to present the AI tool they developed in the national finals of Invent2Prevent.
From Thailand to California to Indonesia, Students Are Making a Difference Around the World
| by Nadia Pshonyak
This semester more than eighty Middlebury Institute students are participating in our distinguished semester-long experiential learning and practicum courses. Students are working around the globe with organizations making a positive impact in various fields while continuing their studies here at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
Winter Commencement Culminates a Journey That Has Forged Lasting Bonds
| by Jason Warburg
Family, friends, faculty and staff gathered on a sunny Saturday to celebrate the achievements of 42 graduates from eight homelands at the Institute’s Winter 2023 Commencement ceremony.