2024 Graduate & Alumni Gathering and Awards Ceremony Recognizing Outstanding Graduates

On May 15th the Department of Community Development and Applied Economics recognized the academic excellence and outstanding work of Graduate Students.

Dimock Student And Alumni Awards

This award is given to a graduate student and alumnus/a that embodies Outstanding Academic and Scholarly Activities, Commitment and Vision, Professional Achievement, and...

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SDPEG Student Recognized with Emergent Leader Award

Naomi Parekh was honored with the Emerging Leader Award at the Southern Vermont Economy Summit last week. This award recognizes Parekh’s contributions as a community leader and her commitment to serving the southern Vermont region. Parekh is a student in the Sustainable Development Policy, Economics and Governance (SDPEG) Ph.D.

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Ayden Carpenter, UVM student sits for an interview

Rising Senior Ayden Carpenter wins Outstanding Leadership and Engagement Award for Undergraduate Students of Color

Ayden Carpenter wasn’t sure about moving from Washington, D.C. to Vermont to attend UVM. Part of his hesitation was that he just didn’t know what to expect.  “I definitely didn't really know what I was getting myself into.  I looked at all the numbers and I knew that Vermont was a very white state. That's nothing you can like shy away from. But actually, Vermont is a very welcoming place.

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