Muslim(ish) Portrayals in the Media
Erik Bleich sat down with comedian Maz Jobrani to discuss how most Western newspapers portray Muslims negatively.
Stories
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‘Don’t Look Up’ and Science Denial Myths
Psychology professor Barbara Hofer uses the film Don’t Look Up to illustrate several myths that feed science denial
Intersectional Leadership
Rana Abdelhamid ’15 was recently featured in Harper’s BAZAAR.
The Economic Impact of Roe v. Wade
Caitlin Myer’s work on the economics of abortion laws was recently featured in New York Times.
A Game to Fight Radicalization
Middlebury’s Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism (CTEC) and the educational game designer iThrive will collaborate on a new simulation game and curriculum designed to build resilience among adolescents and give them the tools to recognize and reject overtures from violent extremist recruiters.
Afghan Perspectives
The U.S. troop withdrawal and Taliban takeover in Afghanistan are more than a distant news story for Afghan alumni of Middlebury. Some of them have shared their experiences recently.