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Wynton Marsalis

05-19-2013

Class of 2013 Celebrates Graduation

Heralding the passage of a college graduation, it’s a happy circumstance to have one of the world’s foremost trumpeters in the house. A crowd of approximately 10,000 gathered on the UVM Green the morning of May 19 to celebrate the achievements of more than 3,000 UVM students receiving diplomas and passing from the ranks of ...

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06-12-2013

New Book Reveals Political Impact of 'Harry Potter' Series on Millennials

To what extent do stories we read and watch for fun have an impact on our political views and thinking? A new book by a political science professor at the University of Vermont, based on a national survey of college students, suggests that the influence of the Harry Potter series on the Millennial Generation (1982-2002) may extend ...

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06-11-2013

Alumnus Named Outstanding Teacher of the Year by Mayor of Philadelphia

Zachary Wright ’05 was named 2012-13 Outstanding Teacher of the Year by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter for his work in creating a partnership between the University of Vermont and the Mastery Charter School.

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Mary Cushman, M.D., M.Sc.

06-06-2013

Cushman Study Shows Small Lifestyle Changes May Have Big Impact on Reducing Stroke Risk

Making small lifestyle changes could reduce your risk of having a stroke, according to a new study authored by UVM Professor Mary Cushman, M.D., M.Sc. The study is published as a Rapid Access Journal Report in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

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