News and Events Recent news UVM launches new graduate programs in competitive fields Redefining Rehabilitation R1 Larner Spotlight: CMB Graduate Students Dominate Larner Three Minute Thesis Competition Alumni Spotlight: Alyssa Smith, Ph.D. Why Qualitative Research Matters: Q&A With Elise Tarbi, PhD, AGPCNP-BC Holly Whitcomb Receives Curriculum Innovation Award More news Dain LaRoche Named Dean of UVM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences Following a national search, Dain LaRoche has been appointed to lead UVM’s College of Nursing and... Nine UVM Olympians to Compete in the 2026 Winter Games in Italy Nine current or former students from the University of Vermont are set to compete in the 2026... UVM’s Catamount Emergency Care Program to Host Lifesaving Skills Event On February 11, the University of Vermont’s Catamount Emergency Care (CAT ECare) program will... UVM Cancer Center Researchers Awarded American Cancer Society Discovery Boost Grant The University of Vermont Cancer Center (UVMCC) is proud to share that Frances Carr, PhD, has... Beat the Winter Exercise Slump: UVM Fitness Expert on Staying Active in Cold Weather Across the U.S., winter brings shorter days, colder commutes, icy sidewalks, and hectic schedules... Holistic Care Meets Planetary Health: UVM Researcher Lays Out a New Vision for US Health Care University of Vermont researcher Christine Vatovec—an environmental health social scientist and... CNHS Researchers Secure $900K as PIs, Contribute to $1.4M in Collaborative Grants This fall, CNHS faculty have been awarded $900,000 as primary investigators and are... CNHS Launches Independent Study Program on Public Health, Disability & Intercultural Connections The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is expanding experiential learning opportunities with a... Gut Instincts: Decoding the Microbiome’s Role in Multiple Sclerosis Postdoctoral researcher Theresa Montgomery’s work is advancing science and sparking new... A Student’s Mission to Transform Emergency Response Owen St. Aubin graduated in 2025 with a degree in Public Health Sciences, drawn to the program for... Osher Center Awards Four Innovative Research Grants to Advance Whole Health The Osher Center for Integrative Health at UVM is proud to announce that projects by Osher... UVM Researcher Leads CDC-Funded Tele-Exercise Pilot for 9/11 Responders Nancy Gell, associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science at the... Green Mountain Job Retention Program Enters Third Year Awarding Graduates for Staying in Vermont Nothing beats Vermont in the fall; it’s a sentiment especially true this season for the first... A Q&A on Health Equity with Dean Noma Anderson As part of its ongoing commitment to equitable, patient-centered health education, the College of... FSRI Announces Good Idea Grants Recipients The Food Systems Research Institute (FSRI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural... Historic Gift Will Expand Scholarships to Address Nursing Shortage in Vermont and the Nation Largest gift to UVM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences will help address nursing shortage... UVM Nursing Celebrates Largest-Ever White Coat Ceremony The University of Vermont’s Department of Nursing marked a milestone this fall, hosting its... Interprofessional Education Series Highlights Collaborative Care On September 11, students from across the University of Vermont’s health sciences programs... CNHS Launches Fall Research Series with Talk on ACL Recovery and Osteoarthritis The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) will kick off its Fall Research Series with a... A Conversation with Darin Woolpert on Cultural Awareness in Clinical Practice Darin Woolpert, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, senior lecturer of communication sciences at the University of... Designing Better Healthcare? Mind the Gaps. In today’s complex healthcare landscape, the need for collaborative, patient-centered care has... New Course Expands Access to Healthcare Careers Curious about a career in healthcare? UVM’s new course gives non-nursing students a hands-on way... Paving the Way for Inclusive Integrative Health Care Osher Affiliate Alyssa Smith, PhD, OT, NBC-HWC, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation on... New UVM Study: Transgender Americans Fear Losing Medical Care Gender-diverse individuals not only fear losing their access to gender-affirming care but may... 2025 Zeigler Forum: Advancing Health Sciences Through Research The 2025 Zeigler Research Forum, hosted by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, took place...
