President's Messages to Campus and Community Recent messages 08/31/2026 Remembering Judith Ramaley, UVM’s First Woman President Dear campus community,I’m writing to share the sad news that Judith Ramaley – UVM’s first woman president – passed away on August... 08/31/2026 Welcome back from President Marlene Tromp Dear colleagues,The start of the academic year is such an exciting time. Our vital work takes on renewed energy when everyone returns to campus and... 08/31/2026 Welcome back, students! Dear students,Welcome home, Catamounts! Though our work never stops at UVM, your return brings new life and joy to our beautiful campus. I am so... 08/26/2026 Announcing Our Common Ground Staff Award recipients Dear UVM community,It is my absolute pleasure to share the news, first announced during yesterday’s State of the University address, about this... 07/20/2026 In remembrance of former UVM president Lattie Coor Dear UVM community,I am writing to share that longtime former UVM president Lattie Coor passed away Thursday at the age of 89. I had the privilege of... 06/17/2026 New UVM Foundations President and CEO Dear UVM community,I’m writing to share an important leadership update. The UVM Foundation Board of Directors has selected Chris Jacobsen to serve... 06/03/2026 Christopher Berger appointed Dean of the Graduate College and Postdoctoral Studies Dear students, faculty, and staff,We are pleased to announce that Christopher Berger has been appointed Dean of the Graduate College and Postdoctoral... 05/21/2026 Celebrating your support of the Class of 2026—and looking ahead Commencement is my favorite time of year!The joy of celebratingthe accomplishments of our Class of 2026 at our commencement ceremonies was a magical... 05/21/2026 Congratulations Class of 2026! Congratulations, graduates!We are so excited to celebrate your extraordinary achievement of reaching this huge milestone in your life.You are now a... 05/06/2026 Call for nominations: Our Common Ground Staff Award Dear UVM community,I am pleased to announce the annual call for nominations for the Our Common Ground staff award. This award recognizes staff... 05/01/2026 Recap: UVM Campus Update – April 29, 2026 UVM leaders delivered a campus update to employees on Wednesday, April 29, during a one‑hour virtual event, sharing progress on new leaders joining... 04/27/2026 Solving complex problems, from Vermont to the world Dear UVM community,At the University of Vermont, research is more than just an academic pursuit—it is the engine for our innovation and a defining... 04/21/2026 Virtual Campus Leadership Update Dear faculty and staff colleagues,As I promised during my visits this year to college, school, and division meetings, I plan to establish a regular... 03/27/2026 Provost search update and community listening sessions Dear colleagues and students,It has been so joyful to see the sun warming our beautiful campus this week during this period of transition between... 03/09/2026 Mandar Dewoolkar appointed Dean of the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Dear students, faculty, and staff,We are pleased to announce that Dr. Mandar Dewoolkar has been appointed Dean of the College of Engineering and... 02/25/2026 Graduate College leadership transition Dear colleaguesDean Holger Hoock has indicated his intention to step down from his positions of Graduate College Dean and Vice Provost for Graduate... 02/11/2026 Launching a national search for our next Provost Dear UVM community,I am writing to share important news. With Linda Schadler’s upcoming retirement, we are launching a national search for our next... 02/09/2026 Green, Gold, and Bold—Launching our new strategic plan Dear colleagues and students,I am so excited about the work you have done across campus to create, develop, and refine our strategic plan,... 02/04/2026 Dain LaRoche appointed Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dear students, faculty, and staff,We are pleased to announce that Dr. Dain LaRoche has been appointed Dean of the College of Nursing and Health... 02/02/2026 Vikas Anand appointed Dean of the Grossman School of Business We are pleased to announce that Dr. Vikas Anand has been appointed Dean of the Grossman School of Business, effective July 1, 2026.A highly... 01/30/2026 Coalition, community, and care Dear campus community,Many of us are experiencing profound emotions and impacts from violence that has shocked people in the U.S and around the... 12/10/2025 We are grateful for you Dear UVM community,I am so grateful to be here at UVM with you—a community of people who are dedicated to helping each other and making a positive... 10/20/2025 Announcing Lauren Griswold as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at UVM Dear campus community,It is my pleasure to announce the hiring of Lauren Griswold as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at UVM, effective... 09/18/2025 Announcing Our Common Ground Staff Award recipients Dear UVM community,It is with great joy that I announce the recipients of the 2025President’s Our Common Ground Staff Award. This award honors... 09/11/2025 Announcing leadership for the UVM Strategic Planning Committee Dear UVM community,I am so pleased to announce the leadership team for the University of Vermont’s Strategic Planning Committee, which will guide...
