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There’s no place like home. Happy Birthday, Vermont!

UVM forest scientist William Keeton has spent decades advancing research and diplomacy to help protect old-growth forests in the Carpathian Mountains. He's built his career on understanding the value of old-growth ecosystems. Learn more about his impact ⬇️

International Honor for Laurent Hébert-Dufresne | Computer Science | The University of Vermont

UVM Prof. of Computer Science, Laurent Hébert Dufresne, has been awarded the 2026 Young Scientist Award for Socio- & Econophysics! A global leader in complex systems, his research connects infectious disease modeling, network science, & ecology to answer one big question: How do things spread?

Catamounts Notch Record Performance in 2026 Winter Olympics | UVM News | The University of Vermont The 2026 Winter Games that concluded this Sunday saw the most successful outcome ever at an Olympics for athletes affiliated with the University of Vermont.

The 2026 Winter Games that concluded this Sunday saw the most successful outcome ever at an Olympics for athletes affiliated with UVM. Congratulations to all of our UVM Olympians who competed in the 2026 Winter Games! You’ve made us proud! Read more ⬇️

In the Winter Olympic medal count, tiny Vermont is right up there with Canada In 24 hours, Vermont natives picked up two medals and another resident added one too. Only nine countries have more than three medals.

We are bursting with Catamount and Vermont pride! The 2026 Winter Olympics have set a new record for UVM Olympians' most successful games, with 3 medals!
🥈 Ben Ogden
🥉 Paula Moltzan
🥈 Ryan Cochran-Siegle
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038793/2026/02/11/winter-olympics-medal-count-vermont/

Pillars and Strategies | The University of Vermont

The next chapter of our strategic plan belongs to all of us. Now comes the work of turning strategy into action with projects, improvements, and partnerships shaped by our whole community. Our collaboration will turn strategy into impact.
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Together, we're shaping UVM's next chapter. Our strategic plan--Green, Gold, and Bold: Green Mountains, Gold Standard, Bold future--was shaped by our community through listening sessions, interviews, and conversations, with students, staff, faculty, and... UVM Strategic Plan: Green, Gold, and Bold

Built on Our Common Ground values and informed by over 50 listening sessions, UVM’s new strategic plan charts a path toward creating deeper impact in Vermont and around the world. Together, we will advance knowledge, drive solutions, and imagine bold futures. Learn more ⬇️

Dain LaRoche Named Dean of UVM's College of Nursing and Health Sciences | UVM News | The University of Vermont Dain LaRoche Named Dean of UVM's College of Nursing and Health Sciences Breadcrumb Home UVM News News Dain LaRoche Named Dean of UVM's College of Nursing and Health Sciences Explore show menu hide menu UVM News Home Media Contacts UVM Experts Database R...

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Dain LaRoche as the next Dean of @uvmcnhs! A native Vermonter and nationally recognized researcher, he brings deep expertise in human physiology, biomechanics, and health tech innovation. Learn more about Dr. LaRoche ⬇️

Vikas Anand to Lead UVM’s Grossman School of Business | UVM News | The University of Vermont

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Vikas Anand as the new Dean of the Grossman School of Business! An award-winning teacher and experienced academic leader from NC State’s Poole College of Management, he brings expertise, vision, and innovative energy to UVM.

UVM Students Share Top Honors in Prime Engineering Prize Competition | College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences | The University of Vermont UVM Students Share Top Honors in Prime Engineering Prize Competition Breadcrumb Home College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences News UVM Students Share Top Honors In Prime Engineering Prize Competition Explore show menu hide menu College of Engine...

Congrats to Jimmy Paré & Camden Piper: co-winners of the Prime Engineering Prize! Their innovative solutions to real-world clean nuclear energy challenges highlight the talent, dedication, and top education of UVM's Mechanical Engineering program.

What Are Clinical Trials? Should You Participate? | Office of Medical Communications | The University of Vermont What Are Clinical Trials? Should You Participate? Breadcrumb Home The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine Office of Medical Communications News What Are Clinical Trials? Should You Participate? Explore show menu hide menu Office of Medical Communica...

What goes into a vaccine trial? Volunteers help researchers answer critical questions about safety and effectiveness, work that can take years. At UVM's Larner College of Medicine, current trials are investigating a Lyme disease vaccine and treatments for dengue fever.

New Study Reveals Climate Adaptation Begins Early | College of Arts and Sciences | The University of Vermont New Study Reveals Climate Adaptation Begins Early Breadcrumb Home College of Arts and Sciences CAS News New Study Reveals Climate Adaptation Begins Early Explore show menu hide menu College of Arts and Sciences Home About Overview College Board of Advis...

New UVM research published in PNAS shows that life stages evolve differently in response to changes in the environment, challenging a long-standing belief that genes guiding embryonic development don’t readily evolve in response to environmental pressures. For more: https://go.uvm.edu/xw7v0

The Brightest Promise | UVM Magazine | The University of Vermont

UVM President Marlene Tromp’s inspiring journey—from rural Wyoming to academic leadership—shows the transformative power of education, resilience, and vision. Discover how her experiences shape bold goals for UVM and a commitment to student success. Read The Brightest Promise in UVM’s magazine. ⬇️

New UVM research shows wildfire smoke is increasing asthma risks for kids in the Northeast as climate change fuels more smoke-filled summers. Findings helped shape a new policy brief with ideas to protect Vermont children’s health.

The New York Times Celebrates an Anniversary and its Founder--a UVM Graduate | UVM News | The University of Vermont The New York Times Celebrates an Anniversary and its Founder--a UVM Graduate Breadcrumb Home UVM News News The New York Times Celebrates An Anniversary and Its Founder--a UVM Graduate Explore show menu hide menu UVM News Home Media Contacts UVM Experts ...

Did you know the founding editor of "The New York Times" was a UVM alum? Henry Jarvis Raymond, Class of 1840, co-founded the paper in 1851 with business partner and “Times’” founding publisher George Jones.

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Beat the Winter Exercise Slump: UVM Fitness Expert on Staying Active in Cold Weather | College of Nursing and Health Sciences | The University of Vermont

Don’t let winter derail your fitness goals. Get practical tips from UVM health and fitness expert Connie Tompkins on how small, strategic habits can keep your body strong and your mood lifted, even when the couch calls.

Stepping into 2026 with hope, inspired by the power our community has to make the world brighter. Happy New Year!

📸 Bear Cieri

Students have departed, and the campus will be closed from Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 during winter break. We’ll be taking a step back from social media during this time and wish all our followers a peaceful holiday season. See you in 2026!

A Legacy in Leaves: Pringle Herbarium Honors 95-Year-Old Hilda White with a Holly Fern That Will Carry Her Name Forever | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | The University of Vermont This time of year, many of us reflect on the year's events and consider our accomplishments, how we've spent our time, and the impact we've had on others. When 95-year-old Hilda White, looks back this December, she has tangible proof of her lasting legacy.

UVM’s Pringle Herbarium has honored 95-year-old Hilda White with a newly discovered holly fern that will carry her name. For 28 years, Hilda has volunteered twice a week at the herbarium, mounting roughly 50,000 of the 350,000 specimens in its collection. More:
https://go.uvm.edu/37ma0

Maple | The University of Vermont The UVM Extension Maple Program supports maple producers by providing research-based educational solutions for maintaining sustainable operations with above-average yields of high quality syrup.

It's National Maple Syrup Day! Over 75 years ago UVM opened the world’s first permanent maple research facility. Today the UVM Proctor Maple Research Center leads international research on basic & applied research on maple trees and maple production. More: https://www.uvm.edu/extension/maple

UVM's Leahy Institute Awards $2.5M to Vermont Organizations Targeting Childhood Asthma, Clean Water Microbots, Biotech Innovators | Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships | The University of Vermont The Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships at UVM has awarded $2.5 million in funding to launch or expand 16 university-community partnerships targeting solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing Vermont.

As Vermont’s land-grant university, we’re putting resources into action. Through the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships, $2.5 million has been awarded to launch and expand projects that deliver real solutions for Vermont communities. Learn more: https://go.uvm.edu/9rfdl

The Fall 2025 UVM Magazine issue celebrates so many exciting milestones and events, showcasing stories that reveal how UVM has profound and outsized impact on Vermont and the world. Read: https://www.uvm.edu/magazine

📸 Cody Silfies

Ethan Perry ’26 came to UVM with a love for coding and found his calling in renewable energy. He has been interning at NRG Systems on improving solar data quality—turning classroom learning into real-world impact.
Read: https://go.uvm.edu/kvf6i
Photos: Ian Thomas Jansen-Lonnquist

YouTube video by University of Vermont Happy Holidays from UVM (2025)

We’re grateful to share this season with the incredible UVM community. The magic of UVM isn’t just what you see—it’s the spirit that runs through everything we do: caring for our community, advancing knowledge, and creating meaningful change. Together, we make UVM a truly special place.

Game-changer: @uvmlarnermed.bsky.social researchers have developed a new risk calculator that uses common blood tests to better predict stroke risk & guide therapy decisions.
Learn more: https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/medcommunications/news/new-risk-calculator-can-better-predict-stroke-direct-best

9 new-to-Vermont bee species have been discovered, bringing Vermont’s total to 352 species. Learn what the contributing factors are to this increase and why 60% of Vermont’s bees may likely need conservation support. ➡️ https://www.uvm.edu/gund/news/nine-new-vermont-bee-species-discovered

Gratitude is at the heart of Thanksgiving, and our community is the heartbeat of UVM. Today, we give thanks for all our students, faculty, and staff. Your passion, scholarship, inclusivity, and kindness make UVM the special place that it is.
Happy Thanksgiving!

📸 Sally McCay

UVM's Grossman School of Business Ranked #1 in U.S. by Corporate Knights' Better World MBA | Grossman School of Business | The University of Vermont UVM's Grossman School of Business Ranked #1 in U.S. by Corporate Knights' Better World MBA Breadcrumb Home Grossman School of Business News UVM's Grossman School of Business Ranked #1 In U.S. By Corporate Knights' Better World MBA Explore show menu hide...

UVM’s SI-MBA program ranks #1 in the U.S. & #2 globally in Corporate Knights’ “Better World MBA” ranking! This underscores our program’s leadership in shaping purpose-driven business leaders & its standing among the world’s most impactful programs.

Historic $16M Estate Gift Will Expand Nursing Scholarships at UVM | College of Nursing and Health Sciences | The University of Vermont Largest gift to UVM's College of Nursing and Health Sciences will help address nursing shortage in Vermont and nationally.

A historic $16M gift to UVM's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, from George Bemis ’60, MD, in honor of his late wife, Nancy Bemis, RN, will significantly expand access to nursing education through scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more ⬇️ go.uvm.edu/nursinggift

Larner White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Future Doctors to the Medical Profession | Office of Medical Communications | The University of Vermont Larner White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Future Doctors to the Medical Profession Breadcrumb Home The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine Office of Medical Communications News Larner White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Future Doctors To The Medical Profession E...

Congrats to UVM Larner Medical College's Class of 2029! On Friday, these future physicians received their white coats. A huge milestone marking the start of their medical journey! More: https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/medcommunications/news/larner-white-coat-ceremony-welcomes-future-doctors-medical