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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A New Season

UVM celebrates a new season of leadership, groundbreaking research, and student success—from an R1 designation to an NCAA championship—while honoring a legacy of dedication and looking ahead with pride and purpose.

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Past Perspectives

11/05/2024

Beginnings

We often think of autumn as a season when things start to wind down – a time when trees across...

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...