A fellowship at the Language Schools gave Middle East journalist Leila Barghouty a vital tool: the ability to communicate with the subjects of her stories without an interpreter.
Sophomore Cassia Park’s summer internship at the HOPE Food Shelf in Addison County changed how she sees herself and her place in the world. The internship was part of her studies in the Privilege and Poverty Academic Cluster.
Middlebury students are learning the art of oratory to make their words mean more. An innovative program has already helped more than 7,000 students deliver compelling arguments, enrich class discussions, and impress at job interviews.
A summer teaching science to refugee children showed Hannah Harris the power of language. A fellowship at the School of Korean has gave her the skills to advance international collaboration as a communicator for the International Astronomical Union.
Connor Wertz ’22 came to Middlebury with an interest in the environment. He is leaving as an experienced environmental activist excited to be part of advancing the climate movement.
The Middlebury College Museum of Art is doing the best job in the country “after the Met, the National Gallery and RISD Museum” in the repatriation of Benin art to West Africa, reports the Washington Post.
To help make outdoor and environmental spaces more accessible to and inclusive of students of color, Kamryn You Mak ’23.5 started the College club Fostering Inclusive Recreation Experiences (FIRE).
Stephen Snyder, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the Language Schools, spoke to the Houston Chronicle about the many benefits of speaking more than one language.