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Vermont plastic bag use dropped 91% following ban, researchers find

UVM Researchers Get Weird: Bringing Mathematical Rigor to the Science of Hidden Networks

UVM’s RISE Summit Returns to Spark University-Community Partnerships

Amphibian Road Mortality Drops by Over 80% with Wildlife Underpasses, Study Shows

A Scholar, a Mentor, a Trailblazer: Celebrating Dr. Nick Gotelli, UVM’s Newest University Distinguished Professor

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Popular Science

UVM research spanning over ten years found that wildlife underpass tunnels can reduce amphibian deaths by 80% and help preserve ecosystems.

The History Channel

For thousands of years before European contact, much of North America was earthworm-free, explains Josef Görres, UVM professor in ecological soil management.

The New York Times

UVM neurologist comments on the significance of a recent study that successfully mapped part of a mouse brain.
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UVM Achieves Prestigious Carnegie R1 Designation, Joining Highest Level of U.S. Research Institutions

A transformative moment for the university, a result of decades of investment in cutting-edge research and development, faculty excellence, and academic innovation.

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Research is a Public Good

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Improving the Rules of Carbon Market Systems

Prof. Bill Keeton has found flaws in the current carbon market system but offers avenues of real improvement.
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Study Supports New Method for Boosting Bee Health

Honey bees are dying at an unsustainable rate. A new test could help beekeepers flag more disease resistant colonies.
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Tick. Tick. Boom.

With tick populations on the rise in Vermont, UVM researchers work to understand how to fight diseases borne by the little suckers.

University News and Impact

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Marlene Tromp Appointed Next President of UVM

UVM will be led by a humanities scholar with three decades of experience in teaching, research, and higher education administration.
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UVM in Top Rank of Peace Corps Volunteer Producers

UVM is No. 3 among medium-sized U.S. schools on the agency’s latest listing of top 25 volunteer-producing colleges and universities.
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UVM Trustees Approve New CHWB Medical Clinic

The fully accessible clinic will be located on the Redstone campus, within walking distance for most students living on campus.

Student Success

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Overcoming Adversity to Serve Young Learners

Despite some challenges, Charlie Meacham is well on the way to her goal of inspiring inquisitive young minds.
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UVM's 2025 Outstanding Student Leader Awards

The students recognized have been nominated by fellow members of the campus community for their leadership, scholarship and service to the University.
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Celebrating UVM’s Community Schools’ pilot interns

Catamount Community Schools Collaborative’s interns engaged in learning projects to strengthen school-community connections in rural Vermont.

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Food Systems Research Fellow Sandra Nnadi explores improved blueberry farming practices.

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