That word—failure—prompts such a negative reaction, doesn’t it? After all, nobody got to Middlebury by failing. But without it, without failure, we could not be our best selves. Eleven essayists explain

Deirdre Heekin ’89 has a compelling case to make.

The American-Israeli poet, writer, and activist now has a critically acclaimed novel to his name. And like much of his prior work, his fiction is a reflection of his DNA and the life he has lived.

A chemistry professor and avid trail runner has some advice for those arriving on campus for the first time or after a long absence: lace up your running shoes and indulge in an immersive tour of the Middlebury environs. Here’s how.