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Ian Baucom hosts 3rd joint meeting between Middlebury College democrats and republicans

By Rachelle Talbert | March 12, 2026

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 ...

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Automation and expansion: Students navigate AI’s growing role in the job market

By Mina Rizk | March 12, 2026

The labor market today is undergoing a rapid technological revolution with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, more than 100,000 employees were affected by AI-driven layoffs, and more than 30,000 employees have already been impacted this year. 

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Former Armstrong library space reopens as Q-Center

By Courtney Couden | March 12, 2026

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. ...

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A Middlebury alum’s journey from Vermont to Congress

By Kai Arrowood | March 12, 2026

 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 ...

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Language Tables: A taste of language immersion

By News Desk | March 12, 2026

At one point or another, most Middlebury students will walk up the stairs in Proctor Dining Hall and sit down for lunch in the Redfield Dining Room. There, they’ll take off their coats and backpacks, sit down at one of the round tables, and immerse themselves in an experiential part of the college’s ...

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International students navigate uncertainty under new immigration policies

By Noor Khan | March 5, 2026

In the 2025–2026 academic year, around 13% of Middlebury students were non-residents, hailing from more than 70 countries. For those students — and for all students in the United States without American citizenship — this means something very different from what it did before the second Trump ...

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Starr and Painter to be Sophomore dorms, paving way for Feb housing in Coffrin

By Met Ly | March 5, 2026

In a campus-wide email on Feb. 16, Middlebury’s Residential Life (ResLife) team announced housing updates for the 2026–27 academic year, including a reshuffling of sophomore housing and changes to Feb residential placement.

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Domino’s debut drives sales decline at The Grille, prompts calls for food delivery innovation

By Maja Musa | March 5, 2026

On Dec. 29, Domino’s Pizza opened a location in Middlebury at 40 Court Street. The Campus reported in a Jan. 15 article that Domino’s offered a more cost-effective option than other local pizza shops such as Nino’s and Green Peppers.

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Community auditing program brings local residents into the classroom

By Kai Arrowood | March 5, 2026

  In some Middlebury classrooms, a few seats are filled not by degree-seeking students but by local residents who have chosen to audit a course. Since 2008, the college has allowed community members to audit most classes free of charge, in addition to welcoming residents to public lectures and ...

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Economics department sets 95% A-threshold, rekindles grade inflation debate

By Met Ly | February 26, 2026

This spring semester, the Middlebury Economics department instituted a department-wide threshold of 95% for an A-grade. The department previously had no standardized cutoff; prior to this policy, individual faculty members used 93%, 94%, or 95%.

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Board of Trustees talk tuition increase and improved budget deficit

By Maya Alexander | February 26, 2026

During its virtual Feb. 6–7 winter meeting, the Middlebury Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive fee of $94,386 for the 2026–2027 academic year, a 4% increase over the fees for this current academic year. 

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The Midd snow corps; behind the 50-person effort to clear snow

By Kai Arrowood | February 26, 2026

In a town that receives an average of 80 inches of snow a year, Middlebury’s snow removal team shoulders a heavy responsibility. Yet with a recent uptick in extreme weather conditions and a statewide salt shortage, Facilities staff are navigating an increasingly unpredictable winter landscape.

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Office of Communications and Marketing announces the launch of MiddStories

By Maja Musa | February 26, 2026

On Feb. 16, the student body received an email from the Office of Communications and Marketing announcing the launch of MiddStories, a digital hub for Middlebury news, commentary, features, and multimedia storytelling. The email described MiddStories as “a place to learn the latest news, to consider ...

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BSU and Black Studies program celebrate Black culture through Black History Month and beyond

By Met Ly | February 19, 2026

On Monday, Feb. 16, students gathered in Coltrane Lounge for a Double Dutch workshop organized by the Black Students’ Union (BSU) in conjunction with Evolution Dance Troupe, part of a host of events planned for Black History Month. 

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