Middlebury College president Laurie Patton to depart for American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Middlebury President Laurie Patton. Photo courtesy of Middlebury College
This story by Katie Futterman, Maggie Reynolds and Ryan Mcelroy was first published by the Middlebury Campus on May 2, 2024. After almost a decade at the helm of Middlebury College, president Laurie Patton has announced her intention to leave her post in January 2025. As the 17th president and first woman to hold the position, Patton leaves a legacy of leadership and expansion at an institution that has faced unpreced