Student Life

Institute Celebrates Opening of First-Ever Student Residence Hall in Downtown Monterey

Jason Warburg — 2021-11-18T07:59:46-0800

Middlebury President Laurie Patton joined Dean of the Institute Jeff Dayton-Johnson and Monterey city officials to celebrate the opening of the first student residence hall in the 66-year history of the Middlebury Institute.

New Student Welcome Week Features Virtual Sessions and Peer-to-Peer Support

Jason Warburg — 2021-09-13T09:23:07-0700

Welcome Week at the Middlebury Institute saw the school’s fall 2021 class of 330 students from 33 countries get to know the Middlebury Institute both virtually and in-person through a range of sessions and activities designed to give each student the tools they need to be successful at MIIS.

Student Club Hosts First Lavender Graduation at MIIS

Eva Gudbergsdottir — 2020-05-12T18:16:59-0700

The Queers and Allies at MIIS student club is hosting the Middlebury Institute’s first Lavender Graduation on Saturday, May 16, featuring a keynote speaker and “a few surprises.”

The Evolution of the Follies: A MIIS Tradition

Kelly DeWolfe MPA '20 — 2019-11-12T14:47:38-0800

As the Middlebury Institute community celebrated the diverse talents of students at the Follies, the annual variety show, one student delved into the history of this beloved tradition.

“Earth Month” Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness of Environmental Issues on Campus

Kelly DeWolfe MPA '20 — 2019-03-31T14:48:44-0700

The Middlebury Institute campus is gearing up for a host of events over the month of April to celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness about environmental issues.

Student Club Celebrates Diversity in Monterey County through Arts

Kelly DeWolfe MPA '20 — 2019-02-26T09:29:04-0800

Middlebury Institute students, in collaboration with students from CSUMB, hosted an event celebrating diversity and local arts to raise money for undocumented college students.

Institute Students Share International Perspectives at Monterey High School

Eva Gudbergsdottir, Holly Peterson MAIEM '19 — 2018-11-09T10:21:00-0800

Middlebury Institute students organized an intercultural fair to celebrate International Education Week at Monterey High School.

Strong Presence for Institute at Monterey Chinese Cultural Festival

Eva Gudbergsdottir — 2018-09-27T10:49:34-0700

Monterey’s 2^nd Annual Chinese Cultural Festival included a strong presence from the Middlebury Institute’s campus community.

Students at Middlebury Institute Launch Immigrant Rights Club

Mary Chen MANPTS '19 — 2018-09-13T15:50:34-0700

At the Middlebury Institute, there are numerous clubs and organizations through which students can find common interests, discover new passions and enhance their experiences.

Students Share Summer Experiences from Around the World

Eva Gudbergsdottir — 2018-08-31T17:06:56-0700

Middlebury Institute students shared stories and insights from summer jobs and internships across the United States and around the world through Instagram takeovers.