We envision a future in which all Vermont communities have an opportunity to thrive, and we believe that strong UVM-Community partnerships can play a vital role in achieving that future.
Our Work Takes Several Forms
RISE 2026
RISE 2026 brought together hundreds of leaders, students, innovators, and community members from across the region for a day of conversation, collaboration, and action focused on the future of rural communities.
Learn more and relive the dayHeadlines from the Institute
The African Diaspora Foodways Institute Pilots Partnerships with Vermont Culinary Artists
UVM’s Leahy Institute Awards Six Grants to Support Community-Engaged Learning Opportunities in Vermont
RISE Summit 2026 Explores "Rural Prosperity" with University and Community Participants
UVM’s RISE Summit Returns to Advance Rural Prosperity
UVM Begins Development of a Statewide Weather Monitoring Network
