Labs, long associated with science classes, are now becoming an important component of the humanities at Middlebury College, where a new grant supports their inclusion in a wide range of courses.
Middlebury has received a $10 million gift from Ted ’83 and Kathy O’Connor Truscott ’83 to support faculty and students. The gift will create an endowed professorship in Black Studies named in honor of Trustee Emerita Deborah Thomas ’75, expand financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students, and provide unrestricted support for institutional priorities.
Other topics that board members discussed included student mental health, admissions, future building projects, and two new $10 million gifts.
The gift will fund the renovation of the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Building and support advance planning for a new museum.
The most recent results are characterized by two themes, according to Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer David Provost: A lower-than-projected deficit and significant investment returns for the fiscal year ending June 30.
The junior independent study major from Beijing, China, was passionate about linguistics and held a leadership position with the College’s Quidditch Club.
A proven leader, manager, and social advocate, Kirby begins her new role on October 25.
Jenks-Jay was recognized for “being a leading voice for environmental education and sustainability in higher education, and catalyzing environmental programs around the country and globally.”
In a ceremony over Fall Family Weekend, students were inducted based on work completed over the past three years.
The groundbreaking October 12 celebrates an innovative collaboration that expands local, cost-effective, renewable energy in Vermont.
