Dear UVM community,

It is with great pleasure that we announce the hiring of Dr. Marlene Tromp as the 28th president of the University of Vermont, following unanimous approval at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees this afternoon. 

Dr. Tromp’s hiring follows a thorough national search in which the Presidential Search Advisory Committee on which we serve as co-chairs fielded more than 100 expressions of interest and selected more than 10 candidates to interview. From that robust process, Dr. Marlene Tromp emerged—someone whom we felt combined empathy and engagement with the community with deep leadership experience and proven ability to execute a strategic vision at this challenging time. 

It was important for the Search Advisory Committee and the Board to have an inclusive process through which we collected feedback and engaged on a continual basis with stakeholders throughout the campus community. We want to sincerely thank everyone who provided input to the process, as well as those who served on the committee. 

The leader of UVM is also a vital leader for the community and state, and Dr. Tromp brings with her the experience and ability for great success that will benefit all three. She has demonstrated excellence as a leader and a scholar who can foster deep and meaningful connections across the university and beyond. We are thrilled to welcome her to campus later this summer to begin this exciting new chapter for UVM. 

Sincerely, 

Cynthia Barnhart Chair, Board of Trustees 

Ron Lumbra Immediate Past Chair, Board of Trustees 

Co-chairs, Presidential Search Advisory Committee