Middlebury Magazine

War on Art

An in-depth look at Hitler's obsession with art and its repercussions for the Western art world.

By Sara Thurber Marshall
Cover design by Pete GarceauJanuary 2, 2024

Tossed and Found

Artists give new meaning to discarded objects in a Museum of Art exhibit.

By Jessie Raymond ’90
Art by Mark DionNovember 30, 2023

Silo Transformation

A common sight in the Vermont countryside becomes a public art display on the Middlebury campus.

By Sara Thurber Marshall
Photo by EJ BartlettNovember 10, 2023

No Risk, No Gain

From an early age, Elsa Alvarado ’18 knew she wanted to be in politics. Her perseverance led her to a leadership role at the Pentagon and a political path forward.

By Sara Thurber Marshall
Photo by Adam EwingOctober 19, 2023

The Morse Code

A remarkable journalist helped create community in a small Vermont town.

By Tim Etchells ’74
August 4, 2023

Heart and Soul(s)

Funny and touching, this story centers on a small town and the escapades of its inhabitants—both living and dead.

By Sara Thurber Marshall
Illustration by Miki LoweMarch 29, 2023