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A summer in rural Vermont

This summer, I had the opportunity to be an intern in Brattleboro, Vermont as part of a cohort of 15 organized by the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships.  Being from suburban southern Maryland, ...
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Dr. Marlene Tromp holds State of the University event

What is the state of the university? Vermont!”  President Marlene Tromp kicked off UVM’s first “State of UVM” event on August ...
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Former student centers reveal a history of third spaces on UVM’s campus

The basement of the Waterman building used to house a four-lane bowling alley. Billings Library used to hold a dining hall. And there was, in fact, a Taco Bell near the tunnel under Main Street, ...
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Trees, leaves and greens: exploring UVM’s greenhouse

Under the glass roof of UVM’s Main Campus Greenhouse, warmth and foliage flourish even in the cold winter months. First established in the early 1990s, the building is home to over 400 plant species ...
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Why Bernie Sanders was Burlington’s best mayor

Before he was a household name in the U.S., Bernie Sanders transformed Burlington from a rundown city into the vibrant community that it is today. In a political upset, Sanders won the 1981 mayoral ...
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UVM sociology professor enters Vermont State Senate race

Nikhil Goyal, an adjunct assistant professor of sociology at UVM and author, launched his campaign for the Vermont State Senate as a Democrat/Progressive in Chittenden-Central on Monday, Jan. 12.
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UVM Football-Undefeated since 1974

In 1974, university officials decided to eliminate football from UVM’s sports budget. The team had been wallowing in mediocrity, regularly competing against smaller Division II and Division III ...
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Kake Walk: Alumni, faculty and students reflect on 73-year tradition

For 73 years, UVM fraternity members danced in blackface and satin tuxedos during the longest running winter carnival in the country. At its peak in the 1960s, this event, known as the Kake Walk, was ...
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Newly launched UVM innovation program promotes real-world work experience

A new opportunity for UVM students will allow them to work on mentored projects with Vermont organizations through the Vermont Innovation Accelerator program, launched in March 2026. VIA was ...
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When exhaustion becomes the expectation

In recent years, burnout has shifted from a warning sign to something worn as a badge of honor. Students compare their sleepless nights, overloaded schedules and constant stress as markers of ...
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Major political parties’ UVM chapters face extinction

The student arms of the Democratic and Republican parties have struggled to remain active on campus in recent years. UVM College Democrats has been largely inactive for the past couple of years, said ...
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Restored 1950s film editing machines allow students to explore historical film production

Tucked away in Cohen Hall, behind a locked door and underneath protective white sheets, two blue metal machines have stood relatively unused by students since they were donated to the film and ...