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On March 2, Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted a video message on X, formerly known as Twitter, encouraging Americans in the Middle East to monitor updates following the initiation of “Operation Epic Fury.” The travel advisory for Jordan, which typically rests at level two — “exercise increased caution” — was bumped up to level three, “reconsider travel.”
On March 12, four faculty members hosted a panel titled “War in Iran: Faculty Perspectives,” organized in response to the airstrikes across Iran by the United States and Israel beginning on Feb. 28th. The panel included Caileigh Glenn, assistant professor of political science; Febe Armanios, professor of history; Sebnem Gumuscu, associate professor of political science; and Ata Anzali, associate professor of religion.
The newly revived M Gallery has become a hub of alternative artistic and cultural events on Campus. Small, intimate and thoughtfully curated, the space invites art-centered dialogues and offers a refreshing respite from the often homogenous campus dynamic.
It is without a doubt that Harry Styles is back — and feeling refreshed. After a two-year hiatus, the British pop phenomenon has returned with his fourth album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” Following a three year hiatus after wrapping up his world tour in the summer of 2023, the former One Direction member has returned with 12 new tracks for an eager fanbase.
Aurelie Frolet is an architectural designer and an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. This past week, from March 9-13, she visited Middlebury through the Cameron Visiting Architect Program. The program offers a short-term residency for architects and designers, bringing together real-world professionals and college students.
In “Shoresy”, a TV series that follows the fictional Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs hockey team, the players often remind viewers that “goalies are always weird.” Sophia Will ’26, the starting goalie for Middlebury women’s hockey, admits that being a hockey goalie does require a certain weirdness.
After a successful Winter Carnival, Middlebury’s skiers travelled to Utah to compete in the NCAA Skiing Championship. The event lasted four days and included the Giant Slalom and Slalom for Alpine, and the 7.5k Individual Classic and 20k Mass Start for Nordic skiing. Middlebury finished seventh overall with 254 team points after qualifying a full roster of 12 skiers.
As winter clings on in Vermont, Middlebury men’s baseball brushed past Vermont State University Castleton, 7-0, last Sunday, bringing their record to 6–2. Hank Lloyd ’29 threw six scoreless innings, and Henry Ayers ’29 had three hits, his batting average dipping slightly to .680.
The Middlebury women's lacrosse team defeated #24 Trinity College 10-4 on Saturday, Mar. 14 at Peter Kohn Field. With the win, the Panthers maintain their spot at the top of the national rankings and improve their record to 5–0.
This piece has been written by staff members at The Center for Careers and Internships. For students of the class of 2026 preparing to enter a competitive job market, getting an early start on the job search can help you navigate an increasingly competitive landscape.
The last time I wrote for The Campus was in Ramadan 2024. I wrote a piece on the famous Persian-speaking Muslim poet Rumi and his passion for fasting in this month. Two years have passed, and I find myself writing again during Ramadan. This time, however, my pen can hardly string words together on anything sacred, as I find the cultural inheritors of Rumi’s world, my friends and families in Iran, living in fear and terror of an illegal, unprovoked war against them.
Sunday, March 8th, was International Women's Day. In Anne Hathaway's speech to the UN on International Women’s Day, she delivers, “We come together in tribute to the hope and the work and the grit of those who have not yielded to cynicism, who leave the candle of our collective faith in the importance of justice ever-lit.” As undergraduate female students, resisting cynicism can be challenging.
On March 9th, 55 students arrived at President Ian Baucom’s house in style, sporting blazers, collared shirts, khakis and even ties. The students did not fail to follow the strict business-casual dress code, which explicitly stated: “Dress code is business casual — no jeans and DEFINITELY [emphasis not added] no sweatpants.” The event was the third installment of the joint meeting series of the Middlebury College Republicans (MCR) and Middlebury College Democrats (MCD). The Editorial Board commends this meeting as a step in the right direction for a campus that is politically polarised, reflecting the mood across the country. But we also wondered about the future place of these meetings, and considered how to bring this dialogue into more authentic settings.
The second annual Cabin Fever Series (CFS) has returned to American Flatbread in downtown Middlebury. Featuring live music and specialty cocktails, the series invites community members to gather and enjoy performances by local bands and artists every Saturday through March 28, while supporting local charities.
On March 27, the Town Hall Theater (THT) will host the Vermont Mandolin Trio, a local band featuring Grammy-nominated performer Matt Flinner alongside Jamie Masefield and Will Patton. Described in a press release by the THT as “the intersection of Bluegrass, Roots, and Jazz,” this show features a unique blend of music performed by celebrated mandolinists.
On March 9, President Ian Baucom welcomed 55 students from the Middlebury College Democrats (MCD) and the Middlebury College Republicans (MCR) into his home for the third joint meeting between the two groups. Students gathered around tables to share a meal and engage in conversations about their political beliefs.
In Jan. 2025, the Armstrong Science Library in BiHall closed to make way for the development of the new Quantitative Center, or “Q-Center.” Though the design of the space was finalized only this semester, the Q-Center has quickly become a popular place for faculty and students to gather and collaborate.
Connor Williams ’08.5, a current lecturer and first-year seminar instructor at the college, has taken a roundabout path back to Middlebury. Before returning to his alma mater to teach during the 2025 J-Term, Williams served as lead historian for Congress’ Naming Commission. In that role, he spent 2021 and 2022 researching American military figures as the commission worked to rename nine U.S. military bases that had previously commemorated Confederate soldiers.