Editorial: College’s strategic plan is as bold as it is optimistic

It’s all part of the vision captured by Baucom in the title of his team’s strategic plan: “Excellence. Purpose. Joy.”

Clippings: Community is worth the push

A reporter’s work this spring with the Community Roots Apprentice Fellowship program reminded her of why the work of being in community is worth it.

Baucom delivers on a new strategic plan at college

The plan is the result of months-worth of contributions from students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as time spent considering What is Middlebury for?

College to grow its role in housing, jobs

“We believe we now need to be thinking where would we build the next 100, 200, or 300 (units).” — David Provost

Middlebury women’s lax wins its way into NCAA third round

After winning the 2026 NESCAC championship, the Middlebury College women’s lacrosse team is gunning for a fifth straight NCAA title.

Middlebury College eyes sale of Monterey campus

The institution has entered negotiations with Soka University of America that could result in the sale of its graduate school campus in California.

College students develop AI teaching assistant

TA-EDU is intended to support students’ learning and use AI in a way that adheres to the college’s Honor Code.

Panther baseball goes for NESCAC three-peat

The Middlebury College baseball team, which claimed the NESCAC title in 2024 and 2025, advanced to the NESCAC championship weekend after an eventful three-game series against Bowdoin.

Undefeated Panther women’s lax team takes top NESCAC seed

Undefeated, or near undefeated seasons, are commonplace for the Middlebury College program.

Middlebury College athlete wins national award for local volunteering

The Panther hockey player this winter became the first Middlebury College athlete to be named a finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian award. Then this month she was named the 31st recipient of this top honor.

Community book swap set for Friday, April 24

The swap at Middlebury College is expected to include hundreds of books from a variety of genres, including adult fiction, art, nonfiction and children’s books.

Students present ‘the life of a village against the life of the stars’

Come see “one of the sagest, warmest and most deeply human scripts” at Wright Memorial Theater in Middlebury, opening April 30.

Residency promotes Mexican cultural heritage through dance and music

Saturday, Sunday and Monday, check out Tierra del Sol’s free community events from Mexican folk dancing, to floral headpieces, to a conversation over food. Everyone’s welcome!

Panthers softball wins three of four ahead of tough games

The Middlebury College women’s softball team is 23-3 so far this season.

Opinion: Congratulations to Angelo Lynn

Angelo Lynn is named an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

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