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Historic double victory: Middlebury tennis teams capture NESCAC championships

In a rain-soaked weekend that will go down in Middlebury athletics history, the women’s tennis team finally broke through with their first-ever NESCAC Championship, defeating four-time defending champion Wesleyan University 4–1 on their home turf. An hour later, the men’s team completed an improbable championship run of their own at home, adding a 12th NESCAC title to their collection.

A perfect finale: Ibragimova and Tiberghien close Middlebury’s 105th Performing Arts Series

The sublime artistry of violinist Alina Ibragimova and pianist Cédric Tiberghien echoed in Robinson Concert Hall this past Sunday, as the pair delivered a performance that marked the end of Middlebury College’s 105th Performing Arts Series season. The duo program featured Janáček’s “Violin Sonata,” JW VII/7, Enescu’s “Violin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor,” Gerald Barry’s vivacious “Triorchic Blues” and Beethoven’s iconic “Kreutzer” Sonata.

Zeitgeist 7.0

College administrators address student immigration record revocations

Since the college’s announcement on April 16 that the U.S. government had terminated the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) status of one Middlebury undergraduate student and three Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) alumni, administrators have further addressed the situation. At a faculty meeting on Friday, April 18, Vice President for Student Affairs Smita Ruzicka shared that the Middlebury student chose to leave the country out of caution. 

Budget cuts and broken promises: How Middlebury’s financial deficit will impact students

In an April 2 email to students, faculty and staff explaining Middlebury’s budget conundrum and laying out proposed changes to cut costs, Interim President Steve Synder, Provost Michelle McCauley and Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration David Provost wrote, “The student experience will only be strengthened by these moves.”

Students, alumni immigration records revoked as college urges caution

On Wednesday, April 16, the college announced that a current international student at Middlebury had their Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records revoked by the U.S. government, placing their legal status in question and leaving them at risk of deportation. Three alumni from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey faced the same revocation in recent days, according to the email sent to the community titled “Immigration Issues at Middlebury.” 

What Middlebury’s budget cuts really mean for the faculty and staff who clean up after you

When I worked for Middlebury’s Office of Advancement, I routinely ended alumni donation calls with: “As a student on financial aid, I thank you for your donation — it really helps to make the Middlebury experience possible for students like me.” But those calls made me think: Who else makes Middlebury possible? 

Women’s hockey falls to Amherst in frozen four rematch

As the dwindling rays of sun illuminated Middlebury College’s campus on Friday, March 29, the women’s hockey team was locked in a tight one-goal Frozen Four battle against Amherst — this time in distant River Falls, Wis. Middlebury women's hockey fans who watched the game from afar (many of thom undoubtedly wished the game had been played in the superior Chip Arena) held their breath as Amherst forward Alyssa Xu terrorized the Panthers’ defense with a barrage of shots on goal. Ultimately, two quick Amherst goals in the third period proved decisive. 

Seven Questions with Macy Daggitt ’25, women’s track and field

In this edition of Seven Questions, Macy Daggitt ’25 spoke with The Campus about her track and field career, her recovery from an ACL injury her sophomore year and her experience with the team at Middlebury.

After seven years, why Zeitgeist?

The Campus just launched its annual student survey on Monday, March 31, marking the seventh time we have asked Middlebury students to answer dozens of questions about academics, sex and love, social life, politics and other topics. Last year we received completed responses from over 1,200 students; this data has become a touchstone for our reporting on Middlebury’s community, and it has shaped how faculty, staff and administrators understand the student body.

Future of DEI office left uncertain after college reorganization, vice president’s resignation

Khuram Hussain, vice president of equity and inclusion and professor of Education Studies, announced in early March that he will step down from his current administrative role on June 30 and return to the classroom as a full-time faculty member in the fall. 

SPECS Panther Column: Sexual health and ethical citizenship in the Trump era

Since his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, Trump has issued at least 128 executive actions, aiming to dismantle federal organizations, slash the budget and disrupt staffing. From threatening the National Institutes of Health (NIH), jeopardizing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, denying the identities of transgender and other genderqueer folks and curtailing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the executive branch is enforcing sweeping systematic changes under the guise of “efficiency.” 

Architects solicit student input for new museum

As Middlebury moves forward in the process of designing its new art museum, the architects responsible for its construction have begun to solicit input from students and faculty. On Tuesday, March 4, architects Chelsea Grassinger and Hannah Bacon of Allied Works — who are spearheading the museum’s design — visited campus for a town-hall-style meeting to hear from students. The event marked their second visit to campus, having previously hosted a student listening session after a presentation on Jan. 16. 

How Middlebury should respond to Trump’s attack on higher education

While the long-term impacts of the Trump Administration’s recent executive orders regarding immigration and budget cuts are yet to be fully realized, it is clear that this administration intends to target universities and vulnerable populations within them. The Trump administration's policies have had a disproportionate effect on certain groups at our school, such as international students concerned about looming deportations. STEM students may be feeling pressure from cuts to research funding that would stymie their professor’s projects in BiHall, while graduating seniors have reported career shifts in light of cuts to the federal government and targeted industries. 

President Baucom, save Battell Hall from demolition

"Old ideas can sometimes use new buildings. New ideas must use old buildings."

College-sponsored transgender healthcare talk receives backlash, inspires alternative talk

Middlebury hosted a talk attended by about 120 students on Feb. 20 titled “What is the Right Approach on Public Policy and Transgender Medicine?” in Wilson Hall in McCullough Student Center. The talk featured two speakers invited by the Alexander Hamilton Forum: Leor Sapir of the Manhattan Institute and Brianna Wu, a transgender activist and executive director of the Rebellion PAC. Both speakers maintain an active presence on social media, where Sapir and Wu have previously criticized current transgender healthcare in the U.S. 

Graduation speakers draw online backlash for pro-Palestinian speeches

At this year’s February Celebration Ceremony, student speaker Faith Wood ’24.5 veered off of their previewed script, denouncing Middlebury’s alleged complicity in the war in Gaza and encouraging audience members to withhold their donations from the institution. Wood’s speech followed last spring’s commencement speech by Adayliah Ley ’24, which also criticized the college’s investments in what Middlebury Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) has called war profiteering. 

Panthers take on Williams during Senior Day and “Skate for Sarcoma” home games

The men’s and women’s hockey teams both had poignant and celebratory weekends. From celebrating the female senior players during Friday's game, to spreading awareness about sarcoma cancer on Saturday, the games meant more than just 60 minutes spent on ice fighting for the puck.

Remembering Luke Hotte, Middlebury's beloved throws coach

Lucien “Luke” J. Hotte Jr., assistant coach and cornerstone of Middlebury College’s track and field program for nearly four decades, passed away on Feb. 10, 2024, at the age of 77. 

A & C it for yourself: spring arts preview

As the snow piles up on campus and winter chills threaten the hopes of an early spring, one of the best ways to stay warm (and entertained) is to attend a local art event. This semester’s offerings range from paintings to theatre, each bringing their unique energy to the Middlebury community. These, of course, are only a handful of some of the exciting events, but the rest can be found listed in the Middlebury Art Events Calendar. Without further ado, here are some upcoming art events to brighten the cold, stressful days of spring semester.