International Trade and Economic Diplomacy
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Migration & Economic Development in Southeast Asia: SP24 Practicum Presentations Series
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Global Course Takes Peace Corps Volunteer Back to Her Post
| by Nadia Pshonyak
A group of students, faculty, and staff recently travelled to Kosovo and North Macedonia 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.
New Experiential Learning Trip to Southeast Asia Explored Conflict Transformation through the Mekong River
| by Stephen Diehl
The Mekong originates in the Tibetan Plateau and crosses six countries, including Myanmar, Thailand, Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Vietnam—offering an excellent laboratory to study the vectors of conflict transformation.
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: 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.
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.
How I Got Hired: Deputy Director-Technology, British Consulate
International Trade graduate Matthew Caron shares how coursework, alumni advice, and internships helped him launch a career in international trade and diplomacy.
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.
How I Got Hired: Senior Consultant for Supply Chain Management, KPMG
| by Timur Kozhakhmetov MAITED ’19
International Trade graduate Timur Kozhakhmetov shares how faculty advice and language skills helped him launch a career in international supply chain management.