Middlebury Magazine

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