Student Death at Middlebury: A Routine That Shouldn't Be
Two years ago, an article highlighted the concerning pattern of student losses at Middlebury, emphasizing that such tragedies should never become routine. The recent death of Lia Smith '26 marks the fourth student death on campus in six years.
The college's response to these incidents has been insufficient, and student death has unfortunately become embedded in the school's culture. Following the deaths of Ivan Valerio '26 and Evelyn Mae Sorensen '25 in 2023, Middlebury allocated funds towards mental health resources, including hiring full-time and guest counselors.
However, the death of another student who belonged to a marginalized community screams that something is still missing.
Author's summary: Middlebury struggles with routine student deaths.
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