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Ian Baucom named 18th President of Middlebury College
(01/22/25 3:01pm)
Ian Baucom, the provost of the University of Virginia (UVA), will serve as the 18th President of Middlebury College. The college announced his selection for the presidency at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, after a unanimous recommendation by the Presidential Search Committee was affirmed by the Board of Trustees on Tuesday afternoon. He will assume the office on July 1, 2025.
Painting Professionals: A conversation with Brian Cirmo
(01/16/25 11:00am)
The best part of taking classes in studio art is the opportunity to talk with professional artists: to pick their brains apart and learn about their artistic philosophy in a career which requires extraordinary psychological determination. I had the chance to sit down and speak with Brian Cirmo, an internationally exhibited artist running the J-Term course “Painting in Oil,” which focuses on his medium of choice. Clearly past the point of treating art as a “hobby,” Cirmo has deservedly won the recognition and career stability which few artists enjoy.
Women’s basketball trounces Trinity and Wesleyan to continue a dominant season
(01/16/25 11:02am)
The women’s basketball team (12–3) emerged victorious this weekend with wins against NESCAC rivals Trinity College (11–4) and Wesleyan University (5–9).
Men’s hockey entering critical stretch of NESCAC play
(01/16/25 11:01am)
The Middlebury men’s hockey team has been busy recently.
Squash teams build momentum through demanding games on the road
(01/16/25 11:00am)
From Carlisle, Pa. to Annapolis, Md. and back north to Lancaster, Pa., the Middlebury squash teams emerged from an intense three-match weekend with momentum-building victories.
Reel Critic: Nosferatu
(01/16/25 11:02am)
Vampires are having their moment, and you could say it's pretty fang-tastic.
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In “Proof of Life,” variety is the spice
(01/16/25 11:03am)
Christmas comes twice a year for the Middlebury arts and culture scene when Johnson opens its doors at the end of each semester for its biannual student showcase. In the midst of the stress of finals, student work, especially theses, offer a welcome dose of inspiration during an otherwise hectic time of year.
The new Latin honors system is the right step. But it won’t fix grade inflation.
(01/16/25 11:01am)
Last month, the Faculty Council passed significant changes to the college’s graduation honors system that will go into effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
SPECS Panther Column - An analysis of “Heartstopper” season 3
(01/16/25 11:00am)
SPECS Panther is a mascot for SPECS (sex positive education for college students) and serves the Middlebury community. As a part of Health & Wellness Education, SPECS Panther seeks to educate and spark independent dialogue, not be the end-all be-all resource on campus. We encourage Midd Kids to break down the walls of silence by engaging in sex-positive conversation — wherever, with whomever and about whatever is most comfortable, easy and safe for you. Our editions will be educational!
My weight loss journey
(01/16/25 11:02am)
At my heaviest weigh-in, I clocked in at 311 lbs. I had a BMI of 45.6, which categorized me as morbidly obese. Today I weigh 196 lbs, a 115 lbs weight loss. I can confidently say for the first time in my adult life that I am healthy. People often ask me how I found success. Usually, I tell them something along the lines of “eat less, walk more” or “ hot girl walk,” but in reality, there was a lot more to it.
Middlebury police investigating possible gunfire near Hannaford
(01/16/25 11:01am)
Last Saturday night, the Middlebury Police Department responded to reports of gunfire behind the Hannaford Supermarket in town. No injuries were reported; six minors and one adult were detained and subsequently released pending an ongoing investigation.
The Sheldon Museum earns $650,000 grant to help fund future programs
(01/16/25 11:00am)
The Henry Sheldon Museum received a grant in December for $650,000 from the Mellon Foundation, the largest supporter of arts and the humanities in the U.S. The money will allow the museum to increase its curatorial research, hire new staff members and expand the resources it offers to Middlebury as the oldest community museum in the country since its founding in 1882.
Guest professors bring a breadth of expertise to J-Term courses
(01/16/25 11:00am)
In a typical semester, Middlebury hosts no shortage of impressive faculty to teach across a wide range of disciplines. However, Middlebury’s J-Term course offerings present students with an exceptional opportunity to discover unique classes often taught by guest professors with specialized real-world experience and backgrounds that often stray from the academia-centered careers of typical professors. The presence and guidance of these visiting professors allow students to visualize career paths across a multitude of fields, learning and exploring in new ways.
College implements new policy assigning study abroad semesters
(01/16/25 11:02am)
Following several years of imbalanced enrollment for its popular study abroad programs, Middlebury has adopted a new system that will assign students who wish to study away for one semester to either the fall or spring semester. The college will give some weight to student preferences and academic needs, but the change is intended to correct uneven enrollment numbers after an increasing number of students have been choosing to go abroad during the spring.
Architects launch design process for new museum to replace Battell Hall
(01/16/25 2:00pm)
A laboratory. A center for objects and ideas. A cornerstone of an arts agora. Middlebury’s living room. This is the vision faculty, museum directors and architects have for the new museum that is planned to open on campus in the fall of 2028. The museum will replace Battell Hall, which will be demolished in favor of the new first year dorm on the north end of Battell Beach.
Faculty vote to restrict graduation honors
(01/16/25 11:03am)
Faculty voted 79 to 15 in favor of a proposed change to the college’s Latin honors system on Dec. 10 at a plenary faculty meeting in Wilson Hall. The new honors system will drastically restrict the number of graduates who receive Latin honors, eliminate the Valedictorian and Salutatorian titles, and remove the semester-based College Scholar distinction.
The Side Hustle: Middlebury on ice
(12/05/24 11:00am)
The Middlebury figure skating team just keeps on gliding — backwards, in complex spins, but most importantly, forwards. The team has recently increased their activity in the intercollegiate figure skating circuit since competing in the Northeast Conference for the first time in several years in the spring of 2022.