Student Death Remains a Routine at Middlebury
Two years ago, an article highlighted the routine nature of student losses at Middlebury, emphasizing that such tragedies should not be normalized. The recent death of Lia Smith '26 marks the fourth student death on campus in six years.
The college's response to these deaths has been inadequate, and student death has become embedded in the school's culture. After the deaths of Ivan Valerio '26 and Evelyn Mae Sorensen '25 in 2023, Middlebury allocated funding towards mental health resources, including hiring more full-time and guest counselors.
However, the death of another student who belonged to a marginalized community screams that something is still missing.
The college's efforts to improve mental health support have not been sufficient, and the death of Lia Smith '26 underscores the need for more comprehensive resources.
Author's summary: Student deaths at Middlebury remain a concern despite efforts to improve mental health resources.
- Four student deaths on campus in six years
- Inadequate college response to student deaths
- Need for more comprehensive mental health support resources
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