Office of the President
The State of the University address is UVM's annual event marking the start of the fall semester, delivered by President Marlene Tromp. The address highlights achievements across campus over the past year and outlines key areas of progress under the university's Green, Gold, and Bold strategic plan.
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We Are Bold: 2026 State of the University Recap

President Marlene Tromp’s inaugural State of the University address highlighted UVM’s momentum and resilience, announcing expanded tuition access for Vermonters, new civic engagement initiatives, impressive research funding, and investments that will shape the university’s future.

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BOLD STEPS

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$222.6M in Research Funding

UVM has secured $222.6 million in external funding to advance research, scholarship, and discovery across the university.
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$96M Raised for UVM

The UVM Foundation raised $96 million in support of the university, the second-highest annual fundraising total in UVM history.
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Vermont Listens

Launching this fall, this event brings people with different backgrounds and perspectives together to share what they value and build understanding through the act of listening.
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$5.9M Advancing Snow Research

In the Green Mountain State, there’s a clear connection between winter weather and economic development. A new $5.9 million investment will help UVM researchers improve how we observe and model snow, strengthening water forecasting and community resilience.
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Announcing the President's Our Common Ground Staff Awardees

This year’s awardees exemplify the values that bring the UVM community together and help make the university a place where people can thrive.
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Invested in Vermont's Future: Expansion of 'UVM Promise'

The UVM Promise tuition benefit has expanded to cover families with incomes up to $125,000 beginning in fall 2027. Now students from nearly half of Vermont's households will be eligible to pay zero tuition at UVM.

PROOF POINTS

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Research and Discovery: Cancer Research

UVM researchers discover the first known transmissible cancer in a freshwater animal, revealing new insights into how cancer can survive and spread in the wild.

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Innovation is in our DNA: 200 Years of Pioneering Curriculum

UVM's English Department has led the way for over 200 years - creating a bold framework for higher education and how graduates navigate the world.

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