01/07/2026

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...

12/15/2025

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...

12/15/2025

Student Creativity Spotlight: "American Beech" by Rowan McHugh

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

12/11/2025

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...

12/08/2025

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,...

11/24/2025

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...

11/19/2025

Nine New-to-Vermont Bee Species Discovered

A new count of Vermont’s bee species has identified nine species not previously reported in the...

11/14/2025

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...

11/07/2025

Scientists Can Help Companies Meet EU Biodiversity Law

Technologies like artificial intelligence will be key for complying with a new EU law requiring...

11/07/2025

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...

11/03/2025

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...

10/29/2025

Solar in Alaska? UVM Researchers Aim to Lower Energy Costs in Northern U.S.

Getting needed items to Alaska’s remote Northwest Arctic Borough is a logistical feat. Keeping...

10/28/2025

UVM Forestry Team Wins National Quiz Bowl Championship at SAF Conference

University of Vermont Forestry students proved their academic prowess and field expertise last week...

09/30/2025

WFB Alumni Demonstrate Strength and Variability of Program in their Career Outcomes

Rubenstein School academic programs are beloved for both their breadth and their depth: students...

09/18/2025

Students, Faculty, and Community Members Gather to Celebrate Love of the Earth

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, over 300 University of Vermont (UVM) students and faculty joined...

09/18/2025

Learning the Ropes of the Ski Industry

For many UVM students, winter break is a time for travel, rest, and relaxation.

09/12/2025

Building a Life in Big Sky Country: Q&A with Alumnus Brad Koontz ’13

In 2013 Brad Koontz graduated from the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources with...

09/03/2025

Growing to Meet the Moment

The fall semester is underway, and it has been a joy to see students, faculty, and staff return to...

09/02/2025

Buzzing Borders

Roughly one-third of the world's food supply depends on pollinators for production. Agricultural...

08/15/2025

Capstone Service-Learning Course Connects Students with Community Partners to Tackle Local Issues

From their first week to their final semester, undergraduate students in the Rubenstein School of...

08/15/2025

From Microplastics to Microbes, UVM Researchers Help Keep Vermont's Water Clean

The flood of 1927. Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Historic flooding in 2023 and 2024. Vermonters are...

08/12/2025

Study: Wealthy Americans Flee Floods and Hurricanes, Driving Income Migration

When climate disasters strike, survivors sometimes have to make difficult decisions about whether...

08/12/2025

Inside the UVM Gardens: A Q&A with Gavin Young '27

For visitors and UVM community members alike, some of the most memorable and beloved aspects of...

08/05/2025

Consistent Flood Project Follow Through Key to Empowering Homeowners, UVM Study Finds

As extreme flooding increases across the globe, new research from the University of Vermont (UVM)...

08/05/2025

Research for Vermont: Multitasking Agriculture Research Benefits Nature, Vermonters

The flood of 1927. Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Historic flooding in 2023 and 2024. Vermonters are...

A Leap of Faith: Choosing a Master's Degree

The University of Vermont’s Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) is an innovative, cost-effective...

Tracking a New Forest Pathogen Killing Beech Trees

Near the bottom of a shady hillside in Jericho, a lone beech tree stretches high into the canopy, a...

Research For Vermont: Traversing wetlands, guiding clean water work

The flood of 1927. Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Historic flooding in 2023 and 2024. Vermonters are...

Research For Vermont: Understanding and Mitigating Flood Risk 

The flood of 1927. Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Historic flooding in 2023 and 2024. Vermonters are...

Pollinators, Precipitation, and Purpose: Dexter's Path to Self-Discovery

In April, as a joyously hectic semester was coming to a close, Dexter Mayo ’25, a Natural...

Rubenstein School Class of 2025 Receives a Hopeful Charge

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources celebrated...

Amphibian Road Mortality Drops by Over 80% with Wildlife Underpasses, Study Shows

A new UVM-led study shows that wildlife underpass tunnels dramatically reduce deaths of frog,...

Professor Patricia Stokowski Retires from UVM following a Distinguished Career in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

After 27 years of impactful teaching, mentorship, research, and service, Dr. Patricia (Pat)...

UVM Prof. Joins Effort to Improve Carbon Market Rules

A new study finds flaws in the current carbon market system and offers avenues of improvement.The...

A Vexing Case of Survival

Scat is a signature of an animal’s health, diet, and territory. And sometimes it can tell an...

Elmer Nicholson Achievement Prize: Elijah Tierney

The Elmer Nicholson Achievement Prize is presented to the student who has emerged from their total...

Class of 1967 Award: Marleyla Wiltz

The Class of ’67 Award is presented to the senior student who has been active in student...

Tick... Tick... Boom

Until 2004, a blacklegged tick had never been found in Vermont. By 2017, with winters warming, the...

Living and Working for the Birds

Ever since he was a child, Spencer Ogden ’25, an Environmental Sciences (ENSC) major in the...

Finding a Calling, at Home and Abroad

The spring of 2020 was a scary time to be thinking about the future, especially for young people...

A Long Road to the Woods: Discovering a Passion for Forestry

Internships and work experiences are hallmarks of the Rubenstein School education. Each academic...

Heroes in a Half-Shell: The Story of the Davis Center Turtles

Tucked behind the pool tables and games on the first floor of the Davis Center, right next door to...

Expanding the Value of Nature

So much of what we value about nature is left outside of spreadsheets and policies because we...

Dead Trees Keep Surprisingly Large Amounts of Carbon Out of Atmosphere: Study

Living trees absorb carbon, aiding climate change mitigation. But what role do dead trees play in...

Casella Commits $1.5 Million to Launch UVM Center for Circular Economy

Building on three decades of collaboration, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Casella) (Nasdaq: CWST), a...

Discovery: The Great Whale Pee Funnel

Whales are not just big, they’re a big deal for healthy oceans. When they poop, whales move tons...

Teaching at the top of Vermont

For 26 years, Senior Lecturer Dave Kaufman has spent the spring semester teaching University of...

In Memoriam: Professor Al Gilbert

The Rubenstein School is saddened to announce the passing of Professor Al Gilbert, a pioneer and...

Hidden consequences: UVM researchers investigate the wider impacts of conservation efforts

Some efforts to preserve or rewild natural habitats are shifting productive landscapes to other...

UVM Achieves Prestigious Carnegie R1 Designation, Joining Highest Level of U.S. Research Institutions

A transformative moment for the university, a result of decades of investment in cutting-edge...