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.
Davis United World College Scholar Rachel Ochako ’11 has transformed childhood hardship into a lifelong mission of opening doors for others. She is currently deputy director of international programs at Africare.
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.
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).
Middlebury has received a $25 million grant to support faculty, staff, and students in the work of conflict transformation and building a civil society.
Middlebury Nordic alum Sam Wood ’19 (guide) along with Bowdoin alum Jake Adicoff ’18 (athlete) have been named to the U.S. Paralympic Team for the Beijing Paralympics.
Projects for Peace will formally transition to being administered by Middlebury College this winter, further establishing its status as a key experiential learning opportunity for Middlebury students and those at many other institutions.