Commencement ’26: The Weekend in Photos
Commencement weekend was a big beautiful blur of activity for Middlebury seniors. Fortunately, photographer Brett Simison was there to capture some of the best moments.
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Middlebury Celebrates Class of 2026 During 225th Commencement
The 558 graduates gathered with friends, family, faculty, and staff on the Voter Quad for the May 24 ceremony.
Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 50 Students
The newest members joined the Middlebury chapter of the storied academic honor society in a ceremony over Commencement weekend.
Commencement Update
Due to the weather forecast, alternate viewing locations and dining plans have been added for the Class of 2026 Commencement ceremony on May 24.
Eight Inducted to Athletic Hall of Fame
The College celebrated the newest members with a dinner and presentations on April 25.
Addie Lentzner ’27 Named 2026 Truman Scholar
Fifty-five students from 48 institutions were selected for the award in recognition of outstanding leadership, public service, and academic achievement.
Allison Jacobel Receives Perkins Award for Excellence in Teaching
The assistant professor of earth and climates sciences was described as an “exemplar of the individual and collective commitment to education.”
Dynamic Cohort of Students Offered Admission to the Classes of 2030 and 2030.5
The group includes 2,000 students from around the world and represents all 50 U.S. states.
Scenes from Preview Days
Hundreds of admitted students visited campus to get a taste of life at Middlebury.
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