Black History Month 2024
A message from President Laurie Patton and Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Khuram Hussain.
Story List
Mellon Foundation Grant Will Support Migrant Justice Issues in Vermont
The Axinn Center for the Humanities will administer the grant focused on teaching students about migrants’ experiences in collaboration with local organizations
Observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A message from President Laurie L. Patton
BBC Sky at Night Magazine: Space Junk and Why It's Such a Big Problem
Assistant Professor of Economics Akhil Rao and a research colleague studied the likelihood of a catastrophic collision of space junk orbiting the earth.
Smithsonian: California Grizzlies Weren’t as Big—or Bloodthirsty—as People Once Thought
Assistant Professor of Biology Alexis Mychajliw was co-author on a study examining the now-extinct bears.
The Economist: When your colleagues are also your rivals
The story about how managers should balance competition and co-operation cites a research experiment by Professor of Economics Jeffrey Carpenter. Note: Subscription required. Middlebury email users may register for free access here.
In Memoriam: Robert A. Jones ’59
A former College trustee and nationally recognized economist and entrepreneur, Jones cofounded what is now known as the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs at Middlebury.
Winter Term and Community Connection
President Laurie Patton and Vice President for Student Affairs Smita Ruzicka welcome the campus community back for the start of winter term.
Remembering Arianna Kamal ’27
First-year student is described as a brilliant student and singer who was compassionate about everything she did.