Student Death at Middlebury: A Routine That Shouldn't Be
Two years ago, we addressed the alarming frequency of student deaths at Middlebury, emphasizing the need for comprehensive mental health support resources. The recent death of Lia Smith '26 marks the fourth student death in six years, highlighting the college's inadequate response to these tragedies.
Despite efforts to allocate funding towards mental health resources, including hiring more full-time and guest counselors, the death of another student from a marginalized community indicates a significant gap in the college's approach.
Student death is now embedded in our school's culture.
- Fourth student death in six years
- Inadequate college response to student deaths
- Insufficient mental health support resources
Author's summary: Middlebury's routine of student deaths persists despite efforts to improve mental health resources.
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