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Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. UVM’s strengths align with the most pressing needs of our time: the health of our societies and the health of our environment. Our size—large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet intimate enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study—allows us to pursue these interconnected issues through cross-disciplinary research and collaboration. Providing an unparalleled educational experience for our students, and ensuring their success, are at the core of what we do. As one of the nation’s first land grant universities, UVM advances Vermont and the broader society through the discovery and application of new knowledge.

 

UVM is derived from the Latin Universitas Viridis Montis (in English, University of the Green Mountains).

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Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. UVM’s strengths align with the most pressing needs of our time: the health of our societies and the health of our environment. Our size—large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet intimate enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study—allows us to pursue these interconnected issues through cross-disciplinary research and collaboration. Providing an unparalleled educational experience for our students, and ensuring their success, are at the core of what we do. As one of the nation’s first land grant universities, UVM advances Vermont and the broader society through the discovery and application of new knowledge.

 

UVM is derived from the Latin Universitas Viridis Montis (in English, University of the Green Mountains).

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Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean's List

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.
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Honors List - Jan 24

Fall 22 Enrollment Target Markets

In the past weeks, students from the class of 2026 will arrived on campus. It is expected to be the highest-achieving incoming class ever. The class was selected from among more than 30,000 applications for undergraduate admission, a first in the university's history. "The quality of the Class of 2026 speaks to an expanding recognition of our academic reputation that the university community has rightfully earned," said UVM President Suresh Garimella. "As we continue to attract more top students seeking to be intellectually challenged and holistically educated, UVM's position among the most sought-after universities in the country is further solidified."
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Enrollment - 2022 Sep 19

University of Vermont Names Fall 2022 Green and Gold Scholars

The graduating Vermont seniors who are among this year's Green & Gold Scholarship recipients at the University of Vermont.
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Scholarship - 2022 Jun 2

University of Vermont Celebrates May 2022 Commencement

This year's commencement at the University of Vermont-the 221st in its history-marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies due to pandemic restrictions.
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Graduation - 2022 Jun 2

Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean's List

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.
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Honors List - 2022 May 26

Westervelt Wins Gold at US Biathlon Junior National Team Trials

Bjorn Westervelt, age 20, recently competed in the United States Biathlon Association, USBA, Youth and Junior National Team Trials in Midway, Utah at the 2002 Olympic venue.
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Sports - 2022 Jan 4

Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean's List

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.
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Honors List - 2022 Jan 4

UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences Peer Mentor

UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences peer mentors, known as "LINKS," provide guidance to first-year students.
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Community Service - 2021 Nov 29

Students Inducted into Communication Sciences and Disorders Honor Society

To be inducted into the Communication Sciences and Disorders Honor Society, students must have a 3.7 grade-point average in the major, a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and participate in community service.
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Honor Society - 2021 Sep 24

Student Named to Alpha Omicron Chapter of the Xi Sigma PI National Forestry Honor Society

Kai was inducted into the Alpha Omicron Chapter of the Xi Sigma PI National Forestry Honor Society in April 2021 based on his outstanding academic achievement in forestry and related coursework at UVM.
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Honor Society - 2021 Jun 11

Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean's List

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.
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Honors List - 2021 Jun 9

University of Vermont's Department of Student Life Announces Annual Student Life Award Recipients

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.
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Student Competition - 2021 May 6

Students Earn Degrees from the University of Vermont

Determined to maintain the spirit of joy and optimism that is the hallmark of UVM's commencement ceremony, but doing so in a safe manner, University of Vermont President Suresh Garimella conferred degrees on graduates at multiple, smaller school and college ceremonies. "Our emphasis will be on celebrating our students. We are very proud of each and every one of them and salute their accomplishment," Garimella said prior to the ceremonies, which marked the end of a highly successful year of in-person education on the UVM campus. An estimated 3,347 graduates, including 2,685 bachelors, 435 masters, 117 doctoral and 110 medical, earned degrees during the university's 220th commencement.
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Graduation - 2021 Jun 9

Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean's List

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.
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Dean's List - 2020 Dec 21

Students Named to Communication Sciences and Disorders Honor Society

To be named to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Honor Society, students must have a 3.7 grade-point average in the major, a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and participate in community service.
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Honor Society - 2020 Oct 30

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Kappa Tau Chapter

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences Department of Nursing will induct students into the Kappa Tau Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society on October 19, 2020. 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.
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Honor Society - 2020 Oct 7

Athletic Training Quiz Bowl Champion

Brian Powell, a fourth-year athletic training student at the University of Vermont, won the Quiz Boawl at the the 2020 Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association (EATA) convention. The EATA Quiz Bowl is a Jeopardy-style competition for National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) members with representatives from CAATE undergraduate and graduate professional athletic training programs competing for a District Quiz Bowl trophy and to represent their NATA District at the NATA Quiz Bowl at the National meeting.
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Academic competition - 2020 Sep 25

Kaleigh Calvao Wins Global Studies Prize at UVM

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.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

Stephanie Wobby Wins UVM English Department Award

Stephanie Wobby '20 received the Douglas A. Pinta Memorial Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The Pinta Award is presented annually to a student recognized for excellence in writing.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences Peer Mentor

UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences peer mentors, known as "LINKS," provide guidance to first-year students.
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Community Service - 2020 Sep 23

Caleb Chew Wins UVM English Department Award

Caleb Chew '20 received the Willard B. Pope Award for Distinction in the Study of Shakespeare at the University of Vermont this semester. In honor of Dr. Willard Pope, Professor Emeritus of English at UVM, this award is given to a junior or senior who excels in the study of Romanticism or Shakespeare. WILLARD B. POPE AWARD for DISTINCTION in the STUDY of SHAKESPEARE Caleb Chew
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

Sunny Nagpaul Wins UVM English Department Award

Sunny Nagpaul '20 received the Benjamin B. Wainwright Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The annual award is named for Professor Benjamin Wainwright who taught at UVM from 1925 to 1963. This prize is given to the student who submits the best poem each year.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

Meryl Braconnier Wins UVM Environmental Science Award

Meryl A. Braconnier received the Outstanding Senior in Environmental Science Award this semester at the University of Vermont. The environmental sciences program faculty present this award each year to the outstanding graduating senior on the basis of overall GPA, GPA in environmental science courses, as well as excellence in undergraduate research.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

Frank Piasecki Wins Environmental Science Award

Frank Piasecki received the Outstanding Senior in Environmental Science Award this semester at the University of Vermont. The environmental sciences program faculty present this award each year to the outstanding graduating senior on the basis of overall GPA, GPA in environmental science courses, as well as excellence in undergraduate research.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

Isabel Lisle Wins Environmental Studies Award at UVM

Isabel Lisle received the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont this semester. This award is presented by the UVM environmental program faculty to the graduating senior who has demonstrated academic excellence, environmental leadership, and campus and community activism and service.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

Azilee Curl Wins UVM Neuroscience Award

Azilee J. Curl received the Bruce S. Kapp Award this semester at the University of Vermont. This award is given annually to a graduating senior in neuroscience who has conducted outstanding independent research in neuroscience, while maintaining high scholastic standards overall. The award is named for Bruce Kapp, who was a professor of psychology from 1971-2001. In addition to playing an integral role in promoting excellence in neuroscience research and scholarship at UVM, Dr. Kapp was a pioneer in the study of the neurobiology of emotion, and his work has dramatically influenced and directed the research of subsequent scientists in the field. Dr. Kapp was also a champion for involving undergrads in research and publishing with undergraduate students as co-authors on scientific journal articles.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

Lauren Woodard Wins Psychological Science Award at UVM

Lauren Woodard received the Donald G. Forgays Outstanding Senior Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The award is given annually to a senior psychology major who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship in all courses in the College of Arts & Sciences as well as achievement in independent research and scholarship. This awardee has among the highest GPAs of psychology majors and has completed notable scholarly projects in or out of the classroom. The award is named for Donald G. Forgays, who was professor of psychology at UVM from 1964 until his death in 1993. Forgays guided the expansion of the department and the establishment of its now internationally- known doctoral program.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

Emily Young Wins UVM Psychological Sciences Award

Emily Young received the Donald G. Forgays Outstanding Senior Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The award is given annually to a senior psychology major who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship in all courses in the College of Arts & Sciences as well as achievement in independent research and scholarship. This awardee has among the highest GPAs of psychology majors and has completed notable scholarly projects in or out of the classroom. The award is named for Donald G. Forgays, who was professor of psychology at UVM from 1964 until his death in 1993. Forgays guided the expansion of the department and the establishment of its now internationally- known doctoral program.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

Lindsay Aldrich Named Outstanding Health & Society Senior at UVM

Lindsay R. Aldrich was named the Outstanding Health & Society Senior at the University of Vermont this semester. This award is granted to graduating seniors in the health and society major who demonstrate extraordinary academic achievement in the major as evidenced by their GPA, challenging coursework in the major, and significant participation and leadership in activities related to the intersection between society and health.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3

Zoe V. Van Vlaandern Named Outstanding Senior in Health & Society at UVM

Zoe V. Van Vlaandern was named Outstanding Senior in the Health & Society Program at the University of Vermont this semester. This award is granted to graduating seniors in health and society who demonstrate extraordinary academic achievement in the major as evidenced by their GPA, challenging coursework in the major, and significant participation and leadership in activities related to the intersection between society and health. Van Vlaanderen, who graduated with a B.A. in health and society and minors in statistics and economics, will pursue a masters in public health at Columbia University, with the ultimate goal of contributing to research on the social context of health disparities.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 3
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