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).
University of Vermont Fraternity & Sorority Life Announces 2020 Fraternity & Sorority Award Recipients
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.
Greek Organizations -
2020 May 13
Students helps raise Over $140k for the UVM Children's Hospital
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.
Community Service -
2020 May 13
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.
Dean's List -
2020 Jan 13
University of Vermont Upperclassmen Lead Over 250 Students on TREK
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.
Student Orientation -
2019 Sep 27
Incoming Students Participate in the University of Vermont TREK Program
On Saturday August 17th, 2019 over 270 first-year UVM students, led by 76 upper class leaders began their University of Vermont experience as part of the Department of Student Life's TREK program, 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.
Student Orientation -
2019 Sep 27
Incoming Students Participate in the University of Vermont TREK Program
On Saturday August 17th, 2019 over 270 first-year UVM students, led by 76 upper class leaders began their University of Vermont experience as part of the Department of Student Life's TREK program, 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.
Student Orientation -
2019 Sep 27
Jiangyong Yu Receives Outstanding Minor in Music Award
Jiangyong Yu won the Outstanding Minor in Music Award at UVM's College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony held May 17. This award is given to a graduating senior who has high academic achievement and has made an outstanding contribution to music at UVM.
Academic Award -
2019 Jul 1
Philipp H. Lohman Award
This award for an outstanding economics major is named for Professor Lohman, who served as professor and chair of the economics department at UVM from 1945-1963.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Philipp H. Lohman Award
This award for an outstanding economics major is named for Professor Lohman, who served as professor and chair of the economics department at UVM from 1945-1963.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Skroback Award in Economics
This award recognizes students with superior achievement who have been able to provide a critical analysis of conservative government policies and the relationship between government policies and economic growth. It was established in honor of Andrew Skroback, UVM class of 1958, and his wife Barbara Skroback, UVM class of 1959.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
John H. Converse Award
This award is for a senior in economics whose academic achievement is outstanding. It is named in honor of John H. Converse, a former trustee of the University who was instrumental in establishing coursework in economics at UVM in 1899.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
The Edwin W. Lawrence Award for Outstanding Debater
This award is presented to the UVM student who demonstrates distinction in competitive debates, helps and teaches other debaters on the team, and demonstrates an ethic of hard work and determination.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Outstanding Senior in Computer Science
This award is given to the top senior computer science major at UVM based on their academic performance as well as their commitment to the field of computer science.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
John H. Kent Memorial Award
The John H. Kent Memorial Award honors a UVM Professor and Chair of Classics and former Dean of the Graduate College in the '50s and '60s, who had a very distinguished career as an epigraphist. It is awarded to the best overall senior or seniors in classics.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
The Frederick Arnold Vinton Prize
The Frederick Arnold Vinton Prize was established in 1951 by Hope Vinton in honor of her father, a medical doctor. It is awarded to "the student or students, male or female, who shall exhibit, in the opinion of the majority of the professors and instructors in Latin and Greek, exceptional proficiency in the study of said languages."
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Samuel N. Bogorad Award
Given in memory of English professor Samuel Bogorad who taught from 1946 to 1982, it is presented to one outstanding senior majoring in English.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Benjamin B. Wainwright Award
Professor Wainwright taught at UVM from 1925 to 1963. This prize is given to the student who submits the best poem each year.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Willard B. Pope Award In Romanticism
In honor of Dr. Willard Pope, Professor Emeritus of English, this award is given to a junior or senior who excels in the study of Romanticism or Shakespeare.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Willard B. Pope Award in Shakespeare
In honor of Dr. Willard Pope, Professor Emeritus of English, this award is given to a junior or senior who excels in the study of Romanticism or Shakespeare.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Marion Berry Allbee Award for Excellence in Composition
Given by Dr. Roger Allbee, UVM College of Medicine, in memory of his wife, UVM Class of '31, and awarded for Outstanding Nonfiction Prose.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Outstanding Senior Award in the Environmental Sciences
Program faculty present this award to the outstanding graduating senior on the basis of overall GPA, GPA in environmental science courses, as well as excellence in undergraduate research.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Marion Berry Allbee Award for Excellence in Composition
This honor is given by Dr. Roger Allbee, UVM College of Medicine, in memory of his wife, UVM Class of '31, and awarded for Outstanding Nonfiction Prose.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Environmental Studies
This award is presented by the Environmental Program faculty to the graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, environmental leadership, and campus and community activism and service.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
James Sanchez Receives Jeannette R. Folta Memorial Award
James Sanchez won the Jeannette R. Folta Memorial Award in Sociology at UVM's College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony held May 17. This honor is bestowed to the graduating senior who has shown special fortitude in meeting significant challenges, has succeeded academically, and has plans to pursue a graduate degree.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in Environmental Studies
This award is presented by the Environmental Program faculty to the graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, environmental leadership, and campus and community activism and service.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Caitlin Durkin Receives Outstanding Senior in Theatre Award
Caitlin Durkin won the Outstanding Senior in Theatre Award at UVM's College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony held May 17. The award is presented to the theatre major or minor who has demonstrated a competence in, and enthusiasm for, several areas of theatrical production. The recipient of this award will have provided substantial evidence of his/her understanding of the important interrelationships that exist between all aspects of theatrical production. A combination of quality work in the classroom (minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 overall) and production are the prerequisites for this recognition.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Outstanding Senior Award: Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Program
The Outstanding Senior Award honors students at UVM who embody a combination of theory and activism.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Ellen Hamilton and Lida Mason Award
The Ellen Hamilton and Lida Mason Award honors academic excellence in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies at the University of Vermont.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Charlotte Diane Malling Wins W. A. Haviland Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Anthropology
Charlotte Diane Malling received W. A. Haviland Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Anthropology at the University of Vermont. A Mayanist archaeologist by training, William Haviland served UVM for more than 30 years as a faculty member and Chair of the Department of Anthropology. The Haviland Award is presented to the graduating senior who best exemplifies Bill's commitment to finding solutions for real-world crises through the use of anthropological perspectives.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27
Hayley Malloy Receives James B. Petersen Archaeology Award
Hayley O. Malloy won the James B. Petersen Archaeology Award from the Department of Anthropology at the University of Vermont. This award is named for Dr. James B. Petersen, a UVM graduate who later returned as a faculty member and Chair of the Department of Anthropology. The Petersen Award is presented to the graduating senior with a sub-disciplinary focus on archaeology who best exemplifies Jim's passion forarchaeology.
Academic Award -
2019 Jun 27