University of Vermont Magazine is published twice a year, in the spring and fall, and promotes the achievements, aspiration, heritage, and spirit of UVM community members – students, faculty, staff, and nearly 130,000 alumni across the globe.
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After the Floods

What are Vermonters to do when the “100 year flood” becomes a yearly occurrence? UVM faculty and staff respond in numerous ways to help cope and plan for a wetter future.

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Features

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A Trout Turnabout

Where did the lake trout go and why, against all expectations, has it returned? In its first year afloat on Lake Champlain, the research vessel Marcelle Melosira has helped to answer these and other aquatic questions.
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Correcting Corrections

The Vermont carceral system is in crisis, a fact known and felt every day by both prisoners and the people who watch over them. Two UVM researchers have spent years trying to better understand and change the system.
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President's Perspective

The University’s leader shares insights and reflections on current events at UVM and important work covered in the most recent issue - connecting big ideas with UVM's forward-looking mission.

The President's Perspective

Spotlights

Vietnam in War and Peace

In 1975, young Senator Patrick Leahy cast a pivotal vote to end U.S. funding in Vietnam. Decades later, his work reopening U.S.-Vietnam relations framed UVM's forum, “The U.S. War in Vietnam: Looking Back After 50 Years,” exploring the war's history and lasting impact.

Re-Energizing Local News

A $5.5M investment will expand UVM’s Center for Community News, growing university-local news partnerships to support sustainable journalism and empower student reporting in underserved areas.

Research Amplified: Enabling Better Bots

UVM’s AIRLab, led by Professor Luis Duffaut Espinosa, is pushing the boundaries of robotics. Through innovative research and hands-on student involvement, the lab is creating intelligent systems to improve robot performance and autonomy.
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Catamount Sports

Across 11 NCAA Division 1 teams, and over 60 club sports, Catamounts play to win, and in-depth articles celebrate the people, moments, and vision driving that success.

Latest in Catamount Sports

The Green

UVM Research Sets $266M Record

UVM Leases Nordic Farm for Agricultural Research and Teaching

UVM Community Gathers for “Our Common Ground: Israel and Palestine” Symposium

October 1 & 2 UVM Leahy Public Policy Forum Examines the Vietnam War Experience

UVM Launches Nationwide Effort to Grow Local News Reporting at Colleges Across the U.S.

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Class Notes

Catamount Nation: Serene Meshel-Dillman '85

Serene Meshel-Dillman '85, a UVM political science alumna, transitioned from a ballet career to producing the Emmy-winning series Inside the Actors Studio. Her journey reflects a blend of artistry and academia, showcasing the diverse paths UVM graduates can pursue.

Catamount Nation: Charles Denney '83

Charlie Denney '83, a UVM alumnus, is passionate about cycling, sharing stories of 100-mile rides and alpine passes. His dedication to the sport reflects the adventurous spirit of the UVM community.

Rememberance: John Christian "Chris" Abajian '65, M.D.'69

Dr. John Christian "Chris" Abajian '65, M.D. '69, a UVM alum and pioneer in pediatric anesthesia, passed away in 2024. Known for groundbreaking work with spinal anesthesia in infants and comforting patients with magic tricks, his legacy lives on.
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