Middlebury mourns death of Evelyn Mae Sorensen ’25
(09/21/23 5:51pm)
Evelyn Mae Sorensen ’25 has passed away at Middlebury College. She was found in her dorm room in Forest Hall after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
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Notes From The Desk: A paper for the whole community
(09/14/23 10:04am)
Dear Middlebury,
NIB: Middlebury unveils plan to pay students $10,000 to take a leave of absence this fall
(08/15/23 7:11pm)
Middlebury is paying a $10,000 stipend to 30 juniors and seniors who opt to take the fall and winter semesters off.
Supreme Court decision against affirmative action creates new challenges for Middlebury’s admissions policies
(07/14/23 7:20pm)
On June 29, the Supreme Court issued rulings on two cases that prohibit affirmative action in college admissions, restricting how a prospective student’s race can be used in evaluating their application. The reversal of a longstanding acceptance of an applicant’s race as one factor in a holistic admissions process has prompted questions about how Middlebury will comply with the new decision while striving to maintain a diverse student body.
Thor Sawin named new associate dean of Middlebury Language Schools for curriculum
(04/27/23 10:03am)
Thor Sawin, associate professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) in Monterey, was named the new associate dean of curriculum of Middlebury Language Schools on April 20. Having taught German, English and linguistics at MIIS since 2013, he looks forward to strengthening the college’s reputation as a center for language instruction through new, collaborative initiatives at the college and beyond.
Middlebury student, volunteer firefighter sets new world record
(04/20/23 10:06am)
Emily Jones ’23.5 was surrounded by over 100 of her fellow firefighters, friends and Middlebury students as she broke the Guinness World Record for fastest mile run by a woman wearing full firefighter turnout gear — including a respirator — on Saturday, April 8. At eight minutes and 25 seconds, Jones successfully completed the mile almost three minutes faster than the previous record at 11:00.
And the Oscar goes to…
(03/16/23 10:04am)
The Oscars took place last Sunday, March 12, crowning the mind-bending action sci-fi film “Everything Everywhere All At Once” this year’s Best Picture. The film’s astonishing seven wins were never guaranteed — it had faced relentless doubts about its awards chances since its debut last spring — but that only made its ultimate success all the more exciting to see.
Student environmental group holds protest against Middlebury’s contract with Chase Bank
(03/16/23 10:05am)
Approximately 100 Middlebury students, professors, administrators and community members gathered inside Wilson Hall to protest Middlebury’s contract with Chase Bank due to its investments in the fossil fuel industry on March 14. The demonstration was organized by the Sunday Night Environmental Group (SNEG) as part of their Stop Dirty Banks campaign this year.
The Castalian Quartet returns to perform at Middlebury
(11/17/22 11:01am)
Many eager admirers of classical music braved the inclement weather and made the journey to Robison Hall on Friday, Nov. 11, when the Castalian Quartet returned to Middlebury for the first time since 2019. Named for the Ancient Greek spring that bestowed poetic inspiration upon those who drank its waters, the quartet compelled its audience to leave their soaked raincoats and dripping umbrellas at the door and dive headfirst into the mythic currents of its stunning music.
Clifford Symposium introduces first work from conflict transformation grant
(09/29/22 10:05am)
This year’s Clifford Symposium, titled “Conflict Transformation,” focused on understanding what conflict transformation looks like through courses, research and community service carried out by Middleburyfaculty and students.
College continues to use Inn on the Green as student housing for second year in a row
(09/15/22 10:00am)
Middlebury continues to house students off campus at the Inn on the Green for the fall 2022 semester — despite a decrease in overall student enrollment compared to last year — due to insufficient housing on campus.
Middlebury Language Schools to introduce an English Language School
(04/21/22 9:59am)
Middlebury announced the opening of its 13th language school, the English Language School (ELS), which will focus on the instruction of students learning English as a second language. The program, hosted at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) at Monterey, will begin with the summer 2022 session and run for the rest of the academic year in fall and spring sessions.
Matriculate at Middlebury guides low income high school students through college applications
(04/07/22 10:10am)
Middlebury is one of 14 colleges around the U.S. that partner with Matriculate, a national nonprofit organization that strives to give high school students the confidence and knowledge to strategically apply to top universities.
Professors adjust to fluctuations in class attendance due to Covid-19
(03/17/22 9:59am)
More than 400 students have tested positive for Covid-19 since the beginning of the spring semester — with more than 100 cases reported on certain days during the past four weeks — leaving professors to reconsider how they should include students who cannot attend in-person class.
Rohatyn Global Scholars program aims to connect first years to a global perspective
(12/02/21 10:56am)
The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs launched the Rohatyn Global Scholars (RGS) program this fall, aiming to connect first-year students to the global resources available through Middlebury programs.
Club sports struggle to compete with limited funds
(11/04/21 9:57am)
Club sports at Middlebury have rapidly increased in popularity among students in recent years, but many of their leaders say that the administration and the Student Government Association (SGA) have not given them the budget necessary to maintain safe and competitive teams.