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).
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
Elizabeth Dunford Wins Global Studies Award at UVM
Elizabeth Dunford received the Global Studies Scholar Award this semester at the University of Vermont. This award is presented to the outstanding 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
Landon Williamson Wins Geology Award at UVM
Landon D. Williamson received the Charles Doll Award this semester at the University of Vermont. The award is presented to the 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 department of geology 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
Lucia Possehl Wins UVM Geography Award
Lucia Possehl, a geography major with minors in history and environmental studies, received the Glen Elder Award this semester at the University of Vermont. Glen Elder was a beloved geography professor, department chair, and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences who died suddenly in 2009. The Glen Elder Award is made every year to a top geography senior whose work on issues of social justice, sexuality, South Africa, or political geography has embodied the spirit of Elder's commitment and interests.
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2020 Jun 3
Andrew Colon Wins UVM Geography Award
Andrew Colon received the Peter Young Award for Excellence in Health Geographies or Geospatial Analysis at the University of Vermont this semester. This award recognizes a top geography student whose work in health geographies or the application of geospatial technologies to health, planning, conservation or work in Latin America embodies Young's lifelong commitments and interests.
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2020 Jun 3
Abigail Zani Wins Geography Award at UVM
Abigail Zani was named Outstanding Senior in Geography at the University of Vermont this semester. This award is given to the graduating senior(s) with the highest GPA and record of scholarly engagement in geography.
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2020 Jun 3
Caitlin McHugh Wins Geography Award at UVM
Caitlin McHugh was a recipient of the James Wilson Globe Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The award is given to graduating seniors in geography in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement and departmental service.
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2020 Jun 3
Abigail Rhim Wins UVM Geography Award
Abigail Rhim was a recipient of the James Wilson Globe Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The award is given to graduating seniors in geography in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement and departmental service.
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2020 Jun 3
Eric Weigt Wins Geography Award
Eric Weigt was a recipient of the James Wilson Globe Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The award is given to graduating seniors in geography in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement and departmental service.
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2020 Jun 3
Daniel Ortiz Wins History Honor at UVM
Daniel A. Ortiz received the Paul D. Evans Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The UVM history department annually recognizes its outstanding graduating senior history major(s) with the strongest academic record (as measured by overall grade point average and grade point average in history courses) with the Paul D. Evans Award for Excellence in History. Paul D. Evans had a distinguished career as a professor of history from the 1930s until his retirement in 1972. Consideration is also given to the level of difficulty of the courses taken within the major and preference accorded to those students doing a senior honors thesis in history.
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2020 Jun 2
Jason Goldfarb Wins History and Political Science Awards at UVM
Jason M. Goldfarb received two academic awards at the University of Vermont this semester. He won the Elliott A. Brown Award for the Outstanding Senior in Political Science, and the Goran Prize in American History. The Goran Prize annually recognizes an outstanding junior or senior major working in the field of American history. Candidates for the prize are nominated by faculty on the basis of academic achievement and all nominees are required to submit a major piece of academic writing in being considered for the award.
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2020 Jun 2
Emma Roach Wins German and Linguistics Awards at UVM
Emma Roach received the Outstanding Senior in German Award and the Virginia Clark Award for Outstanding Linguistics Senior at the University of Vermont this semester. The Virginia Clark Award is given annually to the outstanding linguistics graduate. This award exemplifies academic success, research ability, and overall excellence in and enthusiasm for the study of language.
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2020 Jun 2
Jake Landry Wins UVM Music Award
Jake Landry received the Lyman Rowell Award for Academic Achievement in Music from the University of Vermont this semester. The award is given annually to the graduating senior in music or music education with the highest G.P.A. in music courses. It is named for Lyman S. Rowell (1904-1984), Class of 1925, who was a long-time faculty member and president of UVM from 1966-1970.
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2020 Jun 1
Erica Leiserowitz Wins Music Composition Award at UVM
Erica Leiserowitz received the Thomas Read Award in Composition at the University of Vermont this semester. The award is given for outstanding achievement in music composition, and is named after Professor Emeritus Thomas L. Read, who taught at UVM from 1967-2008.
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2020 Jun 1
Samuel Atallah Wins Music Award at UVM
Samuel Atallah received The Pappoutsakis Award at the University of Vermont this semester. The award is given to a graduating senior who has shown excellence in conducting/directing.
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2020 Jun 1
Local Graduate Shares UVM John Dewey Prize
Griffin McNamee '20 and Makayla Salas '20 shared the John Dewey Prize for Outstanding Philosophy Major at the University of Vermont this semester. The prize, named in honor of UVM's most illustrious alumnus, is awarded by the department of philosophy to students who demonstrate outstanding undergraduate coursework and research in philosophy.
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2020 Jun 1