Middlebury Completes Record-Breaking Panther Challenge Fundraising Campaign

Thank you to every fan and supporter for your incredible generosity during the Proud to be a Panther Challenge! The 2026 Proud to be a Panther Challenge drew remarkable support from nearly 5,000 donors across 48 states, raising just under $1.7 million for Middlebury College’s varsity and club programs. The final donor count reached 135 percent of the initial goal of 3,500 contributors. “The record-breaking success of this year’s Proud to be a Panther Challenge, both in the number of donors and dollars raised, speaks volumes about the passion and commitment of the Middlebury community,” said Todd Phelps, Middlebury’s director…