In the News

Julie Korb, professor of Biology, felt the impact of smoky summers during the Missionary Ridge and 416 fires, but when she visited Nepal in 2019, she saw that locals were experiencing that kind of poor air quality in their homes every day. With the help of a nonprofit, Korb helped install cast iron stoves into homes to alleviate the smoke, significantly improving the health of villagers.

Avalanches have always posed a threat to backcountry skiers, but with the added desire for activity amidst a pandemic, the risk is greater. "Being outdoors and distanced may feel safe compared to other activities,” says Sue Kraus, professor of Psychology. However, she notes that our definition of what activities are safe has changed drastically.

Professor of Philosophy Sarah Roberts-Cady discusses John Rawls’s A Theory of Justice, and how he views the project of understanding and addressing real-world injustices as collaborative and interdisciplinary for philosophers, politicians, and everyday citizens alike.

"We can emerge stronger from the pandemic than when we went in," says President Stritikus. This year, the College is in one of the strongest fiscal positions it has been in recent years and is reporting steady enrollment.