The Green

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UVM People: Charlie Meecham ’25

Charlie’s journey to becoming an early childhood educator is one of resilience, passion, and purpose. Overcoming the challenges of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, she inspires young minds and future educators alike with her dedication, empathy, and unwavering spirit.

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Marlene Tromp Appointed Next President of the University of Vermont

UVM Achieves Prestigious Carnegie R1 Designation, Joining Highest Level of U.S. Research Institutions

Wolfgang Mieder Honored with Germany’s Highest Civilian Award

New Idea? UVM Gives it Serious Backing

Something Old, Something New

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Research Amplified: Got Sustainability?

UVM’s Joshua Faulkner is digging deep—literally—to help dairy farms fight climate change. Through a groundbreaking national study, he’s testing how soil health practices can boost resilience, cut emissions, and secure the future of sustainable agriculture.

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Passing It On: Vermont’s Teacher of the Year Helps Launch the Next Generation of Educators

A Career Change Inspired by Vermont’s Needs

Discovery: The Great Whale Pee Funnel

From Research Papers to Comic Panels

UVM Expands Natural Areas with New Acquisition

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Talking with Kirk Dombrowski

UVM’s R1 status marks a bold leap in research excellence. VP Kirk Dombrowski shares how it fuels innovation, attracts top talent, and transforms Burlington into a “knowledge town”—where discovery, impact, and opportunity thrive.

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Past 'The Green' Stories

UVM Research Sets $266M Record

For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Vermont (UVM) has achieved a new record for...

UVM Leases Nordic Farm for Agricultural Research and Teaching

On an antique desk that belonged to Vermont Senator Justin Morrill, the father of the land-grant...

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

Perhaps no topic has emerged front and center on college and university campuses in the past year...

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

In early 1975, a young Patrick Leahy, only recently elected to his first term as a United States...

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

The Center for Community News (CCN) at the University of Vermont (UVM) will dramatically expand...

UVM $15M Gift from Grossman Family Foundation to Launch Undergraduate Business Co-op Program

A $15-million gift to the University of Vermont’s (UVM) Grossman School of Business will create...

A "Fitbit" For Cows: UVM Researcher Studies How Data Can Improve Efficiency on Dairy Farms

Dr. Joao Costa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and a...

Putting Community First: UVM Summer Interns Live and Learn in the NEK

The splendor of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is undeniable. Lush vegetation, towering maples and...

Talking With Yangguang Ou

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Enabling Better Bots

As more industrial and autonomous robots come online for an increasingly diverse array of...

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