Middlebury launches $500 million campaign — largest ever by a liberal arts college

Middlebury launches $500 million campaign — largest ever by a liberal arts college: “MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — Middlebury College President Ronald D. Liebowitz announced October 6, 2007, that the college is launching a five-year campaign to raise $500 million — the largest fundraising campaign ever undertaken by a liberal arts college. Liebowitz also said that during the planning phases $234 million has already been raised. The campaign, which the college is calling the Middlebury Initiative, will extend and expand the range of opportunities available to students.”