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Middlebury College, Alumni, Arts, Language, Culture, Experience, Identity
The Vermont Statehouse recently unveiled a portrait of Alexander Twilight, Class of 1823, the first person of African descent to serve in a state legislature and to graduate from a U.S. college.
2020s, Middlebury College, Athletics, Experience, Faculty
Middlebury women’s lacrosse has thrilled fans—season after season. Integral to that success—a full-time assistant coach, made possible by an endowed fund.
2020s, Middlebury College, Academic Excellence, Alumni, Experience
During the summer of 2021, Evelyn Lane ’23 worked with a Middlebury professor on a research project examining lead levels in water at schools across Vermont. In conjunction with a 2019 Vermont law focused on lead, her work has resulted in safer water supplies throughout the state.
2020s, Middlebury College, Academic Excellence, Access, Arts, Language, Culture, Science & Tech
Middlebury plans to make data science a fundamental part of a liberal arts education. A new initiative, midd.data, will ensure all students understand and can use data and digital tools and techniques to create knowledge, regardless of their majors.
2020s, Middlebury College, Equity & Justice, Experience, Students
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.
2010s, 2020s, Middlebury College, Academic Excellence, Experience, Faculty, Students
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.
Middlebury College, Academic Excellence, Arts, Language, Culture, Experience, Faculty
What began as an attempt by Assistant Professor Matthew Evan Taylor to collaborate with fellow musicians during the isolation of the pandemic ended up being a yearlong project that culminated in an evening performance at the Met.
2010s, Middlebury College, Access, Alumni, Equity & Justice, Students
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.
2020s, Middlebury College, Access, Alumni, Environment, Experience
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.
Middlebury College, Academic Excellence, Arts, Language, Culture, Experience, Faculty
Jay Parini sits for an interview to discuss his years of teaching and writing while at Middlebury College.
