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. To help build those partnerships, the Leahy Institute connects interested parties with a wide range of UVM resources, including:
- Financial and technical assistance
- Faculty expertise & research
- Student projects and internships
- Startup and innovation programs
- Service and community-focused learning programs
The collaborations that arise from these connections take several forms:
In the Media
- UVM Achieves Prestigious Carnegie R1 Designation, Joining Highest Level of U.S. Research Institutions (UVM News)
- Vt. educators cope with post-pandemic increase in absenteeism (WCAX-TV)
- UVM researchers look to local libraries as potential vessels for telehealth accessibility (WCAX-TV)
- New buprenorphine initiative in Burlington aims to lower barriers to opioid addiction treatment (Vermont Public)
- UVM’s Leahy Institute awards $2.4M to advance Vermont partnerships (Vermont Biz)
- New UVM program offers ‘boot camp’ for Vermont town officials (VT Digger)
- UVM Summer Interns Live and Learn in the NEK (The Hardwick Gazette)
- Burlington startup looks to transform whey byproduct into valuable food product (WCAX-TV)
- UVM honors retired US Sen. Patrick Leahy with renamed building, new rural program (Associated Press)
Headlines from the Institute
UVM's Leahy Institute Launches Consortium of Coworking Spaces to Amplify Economic Impact throughout Vermont
UVM’s Leahy Institute Awards $2.4M to Advance Vermont Partnerships
UVM’s Leahy Institute Receives $250K from Ford Foundation to Boost Partnerships Across Vermont
UVM Launches “Boot Camp” for Town Managers
“We came home to Vermont:” RISE Summit Explores Solutions for Rural Challenges
