Kaleigh Calvao received the Robert D. Benedict Prize this semester at the University of Vermont. Founded in 1906, the award honors the legacy of Robert D. Benedict who graduated from UVM in 1848 and went on to become one of the most famous admiralty lawyers and judges of the 19th century. In 1904 he delivered UVM's commencement address, in which he argued his support for the Japanese in the RussoJapanese War of 1904-1905. This prize was originally focused on the topic of International Arbitration, but in 1967 with Benedict's permission it was amended to be on the topic of best essay on international affairs.

Sarah K. Powers received the Charles G. Doll Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The Charles Doll Award is given to the most outstanding graduating senior(s) in geology. Charles Doll was the state geologist and began teaching full time at UVM in 1927. He was chairman of the geology department from 1946 until his retirement in 1964. He also produced the first state bedrock geologic map. The selection criteria for the Doll Award are based on a combination of overall grade point average, grade point average in geology, undergraduate research, and service to the department. The recipient of this award receives a gift and their name is engraved on a plaque that hangs in the UVM department seminar room.

Some 3,183 students were awarded degrees during the University of Vermont's 219th commencement ceremonies. Darren Walker who presides over the Ford Foundation, one of the world's most influential social justice philanthropies and one of the largest private foundations in the United States, delivered the address.

The following students spent their spring break completing service projects around the nation as a part of University of Vermont's Alternative Spring Break - a student-led, week long program that provides UVM students with an opportunity to travel and involve themselves in service-work focused around a number of social issues in communities throughout the nation.

The following students have been honored by the Department of Student Life in recognition of their achievements, accomplishments, and contributions as leaders and pioneers working towards the betterment of our community.

To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.

The following students have been recognized by the Department of Student Life and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life for their accomplishments as individual members of the UVM community as well as participants in Fraternity and Sorority chapters who exemplified commitment to the pillars of citizenship, friendship, leadership, lifelong learning, and justice.

The following students have placed in the Association of College Unions International (ACUI)'s 'Steal this Idea' marketing competition by judging national submissions based on concept, design, editorial content, and effectiveness. Winning entries are featured in ACUI's publication The Bulletin, displayed at the Annual Conference, and published online.

The following students helped raise a record breaking $140,813.89 for the University of Vermont Children's Hospital through active participation in RALLYTHON - UVM's annual, year-long student-led fundraiser and 12-hour dance marathon in support of Vermont's local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

On Saturday, Aug. 18, 76 upper class students led over 250 first-year UVM students as they began their University of Vermont experience through TREK, a unique, 7-day, first-year enrichment program sponsored by UVM's Department of Student Life. For 40 years, UVM's TREK program has sent new students all over the state of Vermont to explore the region's wilderness, develop leadership skills, and work on community service projects. TREK is one of the biggest and most diverse new-student, collegiate, community building programs in the northeast region. Known as TREK leaders, these students provided and maintained a safe, healthy and supportive group atmosphere for their student participants while exploring the expansive outdoor environments of northern Vermont and it's neighboring states through both Wilderness and Service TREK programs.

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences Department of Nursing inducted students into the Kappa Tau Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society on April 24, 2019. To receive this honor, students must have completed at least half of the nursing curriculum with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher; rank in the top 35% of their graduating class; and meet expectations of academic integrity.

The 5-7 Barrett scholars, chosen from a pool of ~25 applicants, have the opportunity to develop faculty relationships while pursuing high-level research in a wide variety of engineering fields. Throughout the summer, students attend a series of workshops to share research, disclose challenges and build a toolbox of a skills including presentation skills. For the final workshop, they dress professionally and deliver a 15-minute presentation on what they accomplished throughout the summer.

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean's Student Leadership Group offers feedback and recommendations to the dean on issues and initiatives related to the student experience.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences students presented their research at the Zeigler Research Forum on May 8, 2019.

The UVM Honors College enrolls some of the most capable students from the full spectrum of academic programs at UVM and provides a rigorous, multi-disciplinary academic challenge that complements and enriches the entire undergraduate experience.

CDAE offers the opportunity for students to take what they learn in the classroom to communities abroad in partnerships for community development. Students with this achievement have completed a CDAE travel service-learning course abroad.

An annual anthology published by California-based media watchdog organization Project Censored, 'Censored 2018' compiles the top 25 student-written investigative news stories from the past year. This year, six UVM students' articles were selected from a pool of 350 entries from 12 different colleges.

DAAD-RISE is a German Academic Exchange Service program that offers summer research internships in science and engineering. The program funds undergraduates to complete research at excellent universities and research institutions across Germany with an expert in their field.

Awarded at the annual Student Life Award ceremony, the Sustained Commitment Award recognizes a UVM student who has truly been in it for the long haul. This student is someone who has actively and enduringly devoted time and energy to community service throughout their tenure at UVM.