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.
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Beginnings

From a modest start to a legacy of firsts, UVM’s story is one of vision and resilience. Explore how a small academy grew into a university shaping the future—one bold beginning at a time.

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Past Perspectives

05/31/2024

Building a Thriving Future for Vermont and the World

This semester, after a year of development, we introduced new branding and positioning for the...

10/17/2023

Solutions for a Healthier
Environment and Society

As our university’s 233rd year began I had the pleasure, on a beautiful August evening, to join...

03/20/2023

UVM is Emerging as a Research Powerhouse

As an enthusiastic advocate for American research universities and an active researcher myself, I...

10/24/2022

Teach students to argue. Our democracy depends on it.

UVM’s faculty and staff are always considering new ways to ensure student success—the theme of...

11/22/2021

Fulfilling Our Land-Grant Mission

Like most of our state, UVM resumed on-site operations earlier this fall. I am proud of our...