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New Class Brings a World of Perspectives and a Shared Commitment to Making Change
| by Sierra Abukins
This fall’s diverse and dynamic new class brings to Middlebury a wide range of academic, work, and life experience with plans to be part of addressing critical issues around global security and climate change and advancing intercultural understanding.
Recently Published: Russian Poetry Translations, Online Terror Financing, Decolonizing the Classroom, and More
| by Jessie Raymond
Recent writing credits by members of the Institute community include Russian-to-English poetry translations, a report on far-right online terror financing, an article about an experiment in decolonizing the classroom, and more.
Field Work: Supporting Asylum Seekers at Amnesty International
| by Mary Zuccarello
Alyssa Serrano MAIPD ’22 worked on refugee resettlement with Amnesty International this summer through the Institute’s Jan Knippers Black internship.
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Field Work: Students Share Photos from Immersive Peacebuilding Course in the Balkans
| by Stephen Diehl
Students traveled to four countries over nine days, exploring and challenging common narratives about nationalism, conflict, and peace.
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Student Invited to Present Ideas on Nonproliferation and Disarmament at United Nations Conference
| by Jason Warburg
Shizuka Kuramitsu MANPTS ’23 is one of 25 students in the world invited to participate in a United Nations-sponsored workshop series on nonproliferation and disarmament that will culminate with an October conference at UN Headquarters in New York City.
Environmental Policy Students Win Competitive Fellowships and Scholarships
| by Jason Warburg and Edy Rhodes
Students in the International Environmental Policy program were awarded numerous fellowships and scholarships that will support field research and learning opportunities around the world.
Students Win Boren Awards for Language Studies Abroad
| by Jason Warburg
Two Middlebury Institute students will receive Boren Awards providing up to $25,000 for intensive language and research study abroad.
Field Work: Eight Students Interning with UNICEF
| by Stephen Diehl
Through an exclusive agreement with the United Nations Children’s Fund, a record number of Institute students are gaining professional experience at the highest levels.
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Spring Commencement Celebrates 259 Graduates
| by Jason Warburg
The Institute hosted its first in-person spring Commencement ceremony since May 2019 Saturday on Colton Hall lawn in downtown Monterey, celebrating 259 graduates from 20 countries.