Education and Community | Undergraduate Admissions | The University of Vermont(title)

Where better than Vermont, defined by human-scaled communities and tight-knit networks, to study the building blocks of society?

This local, living laboratory, a home for diverse communities from around the globe, gives students a chance to engage in schools and community organizations and gain years of experience before they graduate. 

A student-teacher works with young children in the classroom

Education and Community Academic Programs

Franky Bahati

Paying it Forward

First generation college student and Social Work major Franky Bahati ran an after-school program while at UVM teaching high school students how to become mentors for elementary schoolers, and served as a member of the Anti-Racism Steering Committee in a local school district.

Read Franky's Story
Colin and Ben in their classroom

Teachers Inspire

Inspired by teachers who made a difference in their lives, Ben Stewart and Colin Henke shared common ground as aspiring educators, student leaders, and close friends. Both completed their full-time internships at Burlington High School where they taught in classrooms next door to each other.

Read Colin and Ben's Story