International Trade and Economic Diplomacy

From Kenya to Alaska, Students Are Addressing Pressing Global Challenges

Marissa Gonzalez — 2025-03-11T12:07:26-0700

Almost 50 Middlebury Institute students are practicum this semester spending their time and gaining invaluable skills in locations all over the globe from Alaska to Kenya.

Students Crunch Data for Federal Agencies to Help Thwart Global Crime and Drive Trade Growth

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-01-16T14:07:09-0800

The analyses run by Middlebury Institute students have supported federal investigations into trade-based financial crimes—and helped students land jobs.

Field Work: Helping Businesses (and His Boss) Set Up Shop in Asia

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-01-14T13:35:47-0800

International trade student and veteran Tom Short navigated the complex and evolving economic dynamics of Vietnam during his practicum semester working for a global regulatory services firm.

Alum Works at Intersection of Geopolitics and Business as a Senior Leader in the International Trade Administration

Sierra Abukins — 2024-12-16T12:57:42-0800

“The key for any diplomat is to go into any country with some humility and the ability to listen,” says James Golsen, whose career in commercial diplomacy has taken him from China to Myanmar to Russia and beyond.

Graduates Celebrate with Loved Ones at Winter Commencement 2024

Jason Warburg — 2024-12-16T06:38:32-0800

Thirty-seven Middlebury Institute graduates from 12 homelands were feted by family, friends, faculty, staff, and alumni at winter Commencement 2024.

Alum Leads Efforts to Reduce the Environmental Impact of the Healthcare Sector

Caitlin Fillmore — 2024-11-22T12:29:56-0800

Mellissa Nguyen MAITP/MBA ’09, has leveraged her experiences in the Peace Corps and internships while at the Middlebury Institute to forge a pioneering career in the developing field of sustainability in the health sector.

Alumni Mentor Students as They Prepare to Launch Their Careers

Jason Warburg — 2024-11-15T12:13:30-0800

The Middlebury Institute’s alumni mentor program matches current students with alumni offering guidance and recommendations about potential career pathways.

Students’ Practicum Assignments: Making a Global Difference from South Korea to NYC to Poland

Nadia Pshonyak — 2024-10-17T10:48:45-0700

Almost 70 Middlebury Institute students are practicum this semester spending their time and gaining invaluable skills in locations all over the globe from South Korea to Washington D.C to New York City.

Recognizing Student Excellence: 2023-2024 Impact Report Released

Nadia Pshonyak — 2024-10-03T12:08:42-0700

Join us in celebrating the professional and research accomplishments of Middlebury Institute students documented in our 2023-2024 annual Experiential Learning Impact Report.

From Vietnam to Chicago to Poland: Students’ Summer Practicums Take Them Around the World

Nadia Pshonyak — 2024-09-03T12:55:04-0700

This summer, a cohort of thirteen students from a variety of backgrounds completed their practicums while finishing out their degrees at the Institute.