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Lack of transparency around camera installations stokes student concerns

By Met Ly | April 30, 2026

Earlier this year, residents of Weybridge House received a tip that Public Safety was installing cameras at Kitchel House, the current location of the Center for Careers and Internships (CCI), facing towards Weybridge Street, where Weybridge House sits. 

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Office of Admissions revamps visuals, renews focus on student life in advertising materials

By Yuvraj Shah | April 23, 2026

For the 11,458 students who applied to become members of the class of 2030 and 2030.5, a range of new visuals, written materials and communication styles met them, whether they visited the college in person or only interacted with Middlebury online. 

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Middlebury named one of the top producers of Peace Corps volunteers

By Mandy Berghela | April 16, 2026

 In an April 7 press release from the Peace Corps, Middlebury College was ranked No. 7 among small colleges nationwide on the agency’s 2026 list of top volunteer-producing institutions. Since its founding in 1961, the Peace Corps has sent nearly 250,000 Americans abroad to work on locally driven ...

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BOLD women’s scholarship ends, revealing Federal Title IX complaints against Middlebury College

By Maja Musa | September 17, 2026

 On May 15, Middlebury’s general counsel, Hannah Ross, signed a Resolution Agreement with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR), agreeing to remove or relabel 10 women’s scholarships, including BOLD, a scholarship for women in STEM, a scholarship for Japanese University ...

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A home away from home: Friends of International Students marks 25 years

By Ava Reiser | April 23, 2026

Last week, the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office hosted a reception marking 25 years of the Friends of International Students (FIS) Host Program — a quarter-century of fostering cross-cultural connections at Middlebury. The event brought together voices from across the program’s ...

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Caught between travel restrictions and summer housing costs, pressure mounts for some international students

By Cole Chaudhari | April 16, 2026

As the summer approaches and students continue to solidify summer employment plans, a number of concerns have been raised by international students who cannot return home.  For students studying at the college from other countries, the vast majority of whom are holders of F-1 visas, options for ...

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Emily Chan joins Middlebury as executive vice president and provost

By Kai Arrowood | September 17, 2026

On Sept. 1, Emily Chan joined Middlebury as executive vice president and provost. Hailing from Colorado College, where she spent over 20 years as both a professor and administrator, Chan is well-versed in the inner workings of a liberal arts institution, and will help take on the execution of Middlebury’s ...

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Blue books are here to stay: Professors react to AI

By Luke Power and Noor Khan | April 16, 2026

 Three and a half years after ChatGPT’s launch, the proliferation of large language models (LLMs) and their use by students has changed much of the student experience, including approaches to exam formats. Some professors are holding firm on using blue books to test students' knowledge, particularly ...

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Decarbonization talk prompts reflection on Middlebury’s own climate commitment

By Met Ly | April 9, 2026

On March 17, the student-led Sunday Night Environmental Group (SNEG), partnering with the Climate Action Program (CAP), hosted a talk by Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Policy Alex Barron of Smith College, who discussed climate action in higher education institutions (HEIs).

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SGA launches ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign

By Courtney Couden | March 19, 2026

 On Wednesday, March 11, students entering and exiting Davis Family Library had the chance to pick up Student Government Association (SGA)-produced ‘Know Your Rights’ cards, ask questions and have conversations about student rights and safety on campus. The drop-in table lasted from one to ...

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What’s new with Stew: Stewart Hall opens its doors to its first class of first years since renovations

By Jonathan Eaton and Met Ly | September 17, 2026

On Sept. 9, after spending the 2025-26 academic year offline, Stewart Hall welcomed its 69th class of first years, receiving a long-overdue energy and accessibility makeover. The original 1956 super structure still stands, only now it includes quality-of-life upgrades from new furniture to water fountains ...

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Student-designed pavilion on Battell Beach greenlit for next phase

By Met Ly | May 7, 2026

 On Monday, April 27, the project to construct a pavilion on Battell Beach received the go-ahead from administrators to enter the next phase of design development and construction documentation. It marks a milestone in the development of Battell Park. 

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Davis Family Library announces furniture upgrade

By Maja Musa | April 16, 2026

This summer, the Davis Family Library staff are planning an upgrade on the main floor of the library, namely new furniture, nearly two decades after its construction. 

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Middlebury School in Jordan relocated to Morocco amidst war in region

By Kai Arrowood | March 19, 2026

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 ...

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