/institute/ en /institute/news/monterey-initiative-russian-studies-launches-us-russia-ambassador-video-series As U.S.-Russia rhetoric intensifies, new video series brings together eight former ambassadors to reflect on decades of complex relations. The collection, released by the Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies, is the first known set of interviews of all but one of the living U.S. ambassadors to the Soviet Union/Russian Federation. 2021-05-12T07:56:29-0700 Sarah Ray 32149 /institute/news/brian-deese-give-middlebury-institute-commencement-address Brian Deese, director of the White House National Economic Council and a 2000 graduate of Middlebury College, will give the Middlebury Institute commencement address on Saturday, May 15. 2021-05-06T13:09:02-0700 Sarah Ray 32122 /institute/news/middlebury-institute-offers-10000-scholarships-hbcu-hsi-and-tcu-graduates The Middlebury Institute has established a new scholarship for alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) as part of our commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. 2021-04-06T10:20:03-0700 Sarah Ray 31870 /institute/news/middlebury-names-10-recipients-virtue-award The awards recognize faculty and staff who have surpassed their normal professional responsibilities to support and connect with students in ways that build a more engaged and inclusive Middlebury community.  2020-12-15T14:58:07-0800 Sarah Ray 30670 /institute/news/board-trustees-focuses-anti-racism-covid-19-october-meeting Middlebury Trustees participated in a retreat devoted to anti-racism and created a new trustee subcommittee on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  2020-11-05T12:48:13-0800 Sarah Ray 30442