Jeff Knopf is a professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), where he serves as chair of the M.A. program in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies. Dr. Knopf is ...

Nicole Chance received her BA in English and Modern Foreign Languages and Literature from Kenyon College (1998) and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt University (2000). As ...

I love languages and I love engaging with others who want to practice their languages and learn more about different cultures. I’ve been teaching for several years now and it brings me great joy to ...

We are creating a papier-mâché whale/aquatic animal to highlight plastic pollution in the ocean, repurpose some non-recyclable waste, and create community through a collective art project.

Nine Lives Swap is an exchange of clothing and other small items free, for everyone on campus.

Discover the beauty of Chinese language and culture in our Chinese class! Expand your language skills while diving deeper into Chinese traditions, contemporary topics, and cultural nuances. Whether ...

Experience the linguistic and cultural richness of Kashmir with this class. Kashmir, as a region, has been extremely relevant in the realm on international security and yet has been vastly overlooked ...

Study Away students Sophia Wittig (middle) and Kylie King (right) snorkeled at Point Lobos. The two had the chance to dive into marine history during their semester at the Institute, contributing to ...

French is spoken by over 125 million people in over 40 countries worldwide. Start your journey learning one of the official languages of multiple international organizations such as the United Nations ...

This class is designed to help anyone who is interested in exploring Ukrainian language, history, and culture. Beyond Yourself in Language Development is a student club that offers student-taught ...

Beyond Yourself in Language Development is a student club that offers student-taught language classes open to the MIIS and greater Monterey community. For questions about this specific course, please ...

Alum Amy Fruchter shares how her experiences at the Middlebury Institute and constructive feedback from her professors helped her become a translator at the United Nations.