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).
(see more)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).
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2021 Jun 9
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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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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2021 May 6
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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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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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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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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2020 Sep 25
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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2020 Sep 23
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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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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2020 Jun 3
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2020 Jun 3
Marisa Loury Wins Global Studies Award at UVM
Marisa Loury received the Global Studies Community Activism and Engagement Award at the University of Vermont this semester. This award is presented each year to a graduating global studies major who balances a commitment to academic excellence and sustained involvement in creating positive social change through community activism and engagement in Vermont or beyond.
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2020 Jun 3
Jacob Shuey Wins Global Studies Prize at UVM
Jacob Shuey received the Robert D. Benedict Prize this semester at the University of Vermont. Founded in 1906, this 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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2020 Jun 3
Isabel Dunkley Wins Global Studies Award at UVM
Isabel Dunkley received the Global Studies Scholar Award this semester at the University of Vermont. This award is presented to the senior who achieves exceptional scholarship in the Global Studies major as determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, cumulative GPA, Global Studies GPA, independent research, theses writing, and general scholarship.
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2020 Jun 3
Sarah Powers Wins Geology Award at UVM
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.
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2020 Jun 3