On Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the University of Vermont Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources Commencement Ceremony, 156 graduates were recognized for achieving the Bachelor of Science degree. At the UVM Gutterson Field House, before a large and jubilant audience of family and friends, the Class of 2019 processed on stage to receive congratulations and diplomas from School faculty and staff. 

Graduates received bachelor of science degrees in Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies; Forestry; Natural Resources; Parks, Recreation and Tourism; and Wildlife and Fisheries Biology.

On Saturday May 18, the UVM Graduate College hosted a special hooding ceremony that honored 16 Rubenstein School Master of Science graduates and 12 Doctor of Philosophy graduates. 

Rubenstein School Commencement speaker, alumna Kesha Ram ’08, shared some of her own story as a Rubenstein School student, graduate, Vermont state legislator, and a member of the Burlington community. She reminded our graduates that there are times they may not succeed, but that failure is temporary and how they respond can change their lives forever. Foremost, she urged graduates to remember their dreams and the important work that lies ahead. Dean Nancy Mathews charged graduates to take responsibility for creating the future they want to see and to do so by setting the example.