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Explore the latest news and event updates from the Department of Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) about our extraordinary community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni striving to make impactful contributions to their communities.

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11/07/2025

UVM Leads Global Climate AI Dialogue at COP30 in Brazil

UVM is taking a leading role at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in...

11/04/2025

CDAE and GSB UVM Alumni Return for “The Business of Sports” Career Panel on Sports, Marketing, and Leadership

The University of Vermont will welcome four distinguished alumni from the Department of Community...

10/25/2025

CDAE Faculty Member’s Film Featured at the Vermont International Film Festival

The University of Vermont’s Department of Community Development and Applied Economics is thrilled...

10/24/2025

UVM MPA Program Hosts Talk on U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changing World Order

The University of Vermont’s Master of Public Administration program will host a timely and...

10/23/2025

New Course Offering: Introduction to Urban & Rural Planning (CDAE 1990)

The Department of Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) is pleased to announce a new...

10/23/2025

CDAE Welcomes New Instructor Anne Nelson Stoner

The Department of Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) is delighted to welcome Anne...

10/16/2025

UVM’s Christina Barsky Publishes New Research on Library Employees and Politicization

Dr. Christina Barsky, Director of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program in UVM’s...

10/16/2025

Getting Your Foot in the Door: How One CDAE Student Turned Persistence into Opportunity

Finding the right internship isn’t always easy — especially when you’re looking for one that...

10/01/2025

Asim Zia Will Become a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration

On September 29th, the National Academy of Public Administration announced that 42 leaders in the...

09/24/2025

UVM Launches Rural Development Speaker Series to Support Stronger Communities

The Department of Community Development and Applied Economics is proud to announce the launch of...

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