News and Events

08/27/2026

Remembering Marcia Caldwell

Marcia McAllister Caldwell, a foundational figure in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources’ history, passed away on July 21,...

08/26/2026

UVM and New England-Wide Team Awarded $5.9M to Advance Research on Snow and Outdoor Economy

A team of northern New England universities and institutions led by the University of Vermont (UVM) has been awarded $5.9 million from the National...

08/24/2026

Student Q&A: Summer Internship with NOAA

Internships and experiential learning are core elements of a Rubenstein School education, and provide excellent opportunities for students to utilize...

08/12/2026

The Who, When, and Why Behind Lake Champlain's Toxic Blooms

Up in Alburgh, Vermont, The Shiner, an 18-foot aluminum Henley, embarks onto Lake Champlain. Katelynn Warner, a postdoctoral researcher at the...

08/11/2026

Forty First Papers. One Big Idea.

This is an editorial by Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources professor and Gund Faculty Fellow Brendan Fisher.To earn a PhD in a...

07/30/2026

Gund Institute Awards $300,000 to Bring Clean, Reliable Energy to Remote Alaska Communities

The Gund Institute for Environment today announced the winner of its new Impact Award, which provides up to $300,000 to interdisciplinary teams to...

07/22/2026

Recycling Food Waste Would Bring Huge Benefits, But Microplastics a Challenge

Keeping food waste out of landfills provides climate and other environmental benefits, and Vermont requires residents to divert these materials to...

07/22/2026

More Like Parasites Than Tumors: Vermont Scientists Discover Transmissible Cancer in Catfish

A team of Vermont researchers has discovered that mysterious black skin lesions afflicting catfish in Lake Memphremagog and other New England and...

07/13/2026

Get to Know the Best Course at UVM

Every Rubenstein School first-year takes NR1010 and NR1020: Natural History & Human Ecology, a yearlong series of courses that set students up...

06/11/2026

Research Feature: Anna Maassel and Wildfire Smoke's Effects on Childhood Asthma

Last summer, smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed Vermont, darkening the sunset and significantly reducing the air quality. But Anna Maassel, a...

05/22/2026

Opportunity Awaits

I'm wrapping up my second full year as Dean of the Rubenstein School, and I am in awe of the achievements of our faculty, staff, and students. Over...

05/20/2026

“Urgency Without Cynicism”: Rubenstein School Celebrates Class of 2026

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources celebrated nearly 300 undergraduate students at the Robert E....

05/14/2026

From Church Street to Yellowstone Lake

Nina, a Wildlife and Fisheries Biology (WFB) major, is headed out west this summer to help manage invasive lake trout populations with the National...

05/13/2026

Monitoring the Health of New England’s Forests

Each summer New England forests see an increase in recreational activity from hikers, bikers, and more. They also see a spike in research activity....

05/12/2026

The Call of the Wild: Teaching in Alaska

This summer, Carlos will be working as an environmental educator in Fairbanks, Alaska with an organization called Friends of Creamer's Field.

05/11/2026

Remembering Professor Emeritus John “Doc” Donnelly

John Donnelly, Professor Emeritus in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday, April 1,...

05/08/2026

Photo Essay: UVM Hosts a Spring Woods Walk to Talk All About Forest Farming

It's a gorgeous time of year to be in the woods in Vermont. Leaf-out is just beginning in the canopy, and spring ephemerals can be spotted on the...

05/05/2026

AI Meets the Well-being Economy: UVM Panel Explores Promise and Risk

In just a few years, Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has taken the world by storm. A June 2025 survey from the Pew Research Center found nearly all...

04/30/2026

Meet the Class of 2026

They come from throughout the Green Mountain State, around the nation, and across the globe. But the many members of the Class of 2026 all share an...

04/28/2026

From Idea to Impact: Student Ventures Shine at UVM’s 14th Annual Business Pitch Competition

The University of Vermont’s 14th annual Business Pitch Competition brought together student innovators from across disciplines to showcase...

04/27/2026

It's Not Easy Being Green

Skin is certainly nature’s most subtle and beguiling invention. Before bending over to kiss a frog, consider that its sparkling surface may be more...

04/22/2026

From the Forest to the Fireline

Potential UVM students and their families spent the last few weeks visiting campus for Admitted Students Visit Days. Several years ago, Alannah...

04/17/2026

Gund Graduate Fellows Sweep UVM's Three Minute Thesis Competition Three Years Running

Anna Maassel, a Ph.D. student in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources and Gund Graduate Fellow, took home first place honors at...

04/10/2026

Senator Welch Visits UVM to Advance Water Research and Climate Resilience

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) visited the University of Vermont's Water Resources Institute to learn more about research...

04/09/2026

What do our National Parks sound like?

Coyotes howling. The steady buzz of cicadas. A downpour. A rocket launch. Each conjures a different image and emotion, and all are heard in...

Green Maple Production Doesn’t Cost Any Green, Study Finds

Steam billowing from sugarhouse stacks is a familiar site across Vermont’s soggy mud season landscape. Soon, the songs of returning migratory birds...

New Leading Cause of Tree Death in U.S. Northeast Shifts From Logging to Natural Causes

Why do trees fall in the forest? The answer is changing. New research suggests that in just 15 years, the causes of most tree loss have flipped from...

FSRI Announces Second Round of Sustainability Metrics Projects

The Food Systems Research Institute is proud to announce a second round of funding for the Sustainability Metrics project.Launched in 2023, the...

Real Impact: These UVM students are taking action and leaving a mark on their community

For two years in a row, the Princeton Review has named UVM the No. 1 “Best School for Making an Impact.”

Global Study Finds Majority of People Worldwide Prioritize Environmental Protection Over Economic Growth

A new study by University of Vermont researchers finds that a majority of people across the globe favor protecting the environment over growing the...

Tending Your Forest: Author Q&A

Professor Tony D'Amato's third book on ecological forestry, "Tending Your Forest: A Guide to Ecological Forest Stewardship in the Eastern and Central...

UVM Scientist Guides Landmark Climate Assessment in Europe

William Keeton is a boots-on-the-ground kind of guy. The ground, in this case, being forests, specifically old-growth forests.“The experience of...

From Classroom to Conference: UVM Junior Presents at National Scientific Meeting

This summer University of Vermont junior Nick Preschel had a unique commute.Most days, Preschel, who is studying environmental sciences at the...

New Course Deep Dive: Plastics, Petrochemicals, & Life

The Sustainability, Ecology, and Policy curriculum is designed to teach students how to analyze, assess, and work to improve interactions between...

This 'Winter Salt Week' Highlighted All the Road Salt We Use, and How to Reduce It

Lake Champlain Sea Grant and UVM Extension joined national partners in sharing with communities the impacts of salt pollution and exploring practical...

UVM Greenland Expert on Military History and Mining Risks

As the U.S. government considers taking over Greenland, University of Vermont (UVM) geoscientist Paul Bierman is available to explain why military...

A Challenging and Energizing Time

As a new semester begins, I’m reflecting on how energizing and challenging this time of year can be. To start, I want to acknowledge that there...

Strengthening Flood Resilience Through Flood Map Design

Over the past decade, Vermont has experienced an increasing frequency of flooding events. These damaging floods deliver colossal amounts of rain,...

Gund Institute Welcomes 16 New Community Members in Spring 2026

The Gund Institute for Environment is proud to introduce the newest members of its community. Joining the Gund are new members from the University of...

The Rising Risk of Flooding and the Role of Nature-Based Solutions

For decades, flooding has remained one of the most destructive and deadly natural disasters in the United States, causing an average of $8 billion in...

Holistic Care Meets Planetary Health: UVM Researcher Lays Out a New Vision for US Health Care

University of Vermont researcher Christine Vatovec—an environmental health social scientist and Planetary Health Lead atUVM’s Osher Center for...

Student Creativity Spotlight: "American Beech" by Rowan McHugh

Rubenstein School students don't just hone their scientific writing skills in class: they are also afforded opportunities to demonstrate their...

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Worsened Pediatric Asthma in U.S. Northeast: UVM Study

New research from the University of Vermont reveals exposure to smoke from Canadian wildfires in the summer of 2023 led to worsening asthma symptoms...

Bestselling Author Alan Weisman Brings Message of ‘Active Hope’ to UVM Audience

Scores of people braved chilly winds on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to hear Alan Weisman, bestselling author, journalist and professor, discuss his new book...

Looking for an internship? Embrace your network, and be flexible

When Chloe Molinari ‘26 first arrived at University of Vermont from Massachusetts, she planned on becoming an environmental engineer but found...

Nine New-to-Vermont Bee Species Discovered

A new count of Vermont’s bee species has identified nine species not previously reported in the Green Mountain State, bringing the total number of...

Beyond the Usual Suspect: UVM Researchers Find Nitrogen Feeds Algae Blooms

Nitrogen is a bit of a conundrum. In its gaseous form it’s the most abundant element in the atmosphere, but few organisms can readily use it. And...

Scientists Can Help Companies Meet EU Biodiversity Law

Technologies like artificial intelligence will be key for complying with a new EU law requiring companies to report on their impacts on biodiversity,...

Biodiversity Law Course Broadens Student Horizons and Hones Writing Skills

The Rubenstein School curriculum is designed to ensure that each student receives a thoughtful and well-rounded education. That education includes...

UVM Libraries' Map Collection Unlocks Stories of Place and Purpose

On the ground floor of Howe Library, the Howe Library Map Room houses one of UVM’s most versatile collections—used by students, faculty, and...