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University fosters student-community relations

JP Riedel, Senior Staff Writer September 1, 2017

As thousands of Catamounts flood the streets of Burlington back from summer vacation, UVM is working with students and local residents to start the year smoothly. For the past eight years, the University...

Dairy bar returns to fill Ben and Jerrys place

Dairy bar returns to fill Ben and Jerry’s place

Brandon Arcari, Breaking News Assistant Editor August 31, 2017

In a new partnership with local producers, the UVM Dairy Bar has replaced Ben & Jerry’s in the Davis Center Marketplace. Although Ben & Jerry’s will no longer have a scoop shop on campus,...

Historic artifacts escape Torrey Hall flames

Historic artifacts escape Torrey Hall flames

Lindsay Freed and Greta Bjornson August 30, 2017

A fire broke out in Torrey Hall the morning of Aug. 3 while construction workers were renovating the building. The fire was started by workers who were soldering copper roofing tiles around the attic,...

Students celebrate new beginnings at Convocation

Brandon Arcari, Breaking News Assistant Editor August 29, 2017

UVM’s class of 2021 comes to the University at a point of transition and with many new changes—new academic buildings and housing programming among them. At Sunday night’s convocation ceremony,...

First year students to partake in Convocation

First year students to partake in Convocation

Greta Bjornson, News Editor August 27, 2017

Convocation will be held this evening at 6:30 pm. The ceremony will begin at Patrick Gym and continue to the University Green for the Twilight Induction. President Sullivan will host the celebration and...

Fire breaks out at historic campus building

Fire breaks out at historic campus building

Lindsay Freed, Staff Writer August 3, 2017

A fire broke out in Torrey Hall at 8 a.m. today while construction workers were renovating the building. The fire was started by workers who were soldering copper roofing tiles, said Steven Locke, chief...

University recognized for reduction in high risk drinking

University recognized for reduction in high risk drinking

Lauren Schnepf, Staff Writer July 10, 2017

UVM was one of three universities to receive recognition for its efforts to reduce high risk drinking and substance abuse on campus. The University was presented with the Prevention Excellence Award...

Letter from Sullivan reinforces university commitment to sustainabilty

Lindsay Freed, Staff Writer June 13, 2017

UVM President Tom Sullivan sent an email to the UVM community reconfirming the University’s commitment to environmental sustainability June 6. The email was sent in response to President Donald Trump...

Burlington’s electric utility offers new rebate

Brandon Arcari, Senior Staff Writer June 13, 2017

Buyers of new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles costing under $50,000 in Burlington can receive a $1200 rebate from Burlington Electric, the city’s electric utility. The rebate is offered as part...

UVM helping to test new vaccine for troops

Lauren Schnepf, Senior Staff Writer June 5, 2017

UVM is testing a modernized vaccine that aims to protect military troops against the adenovirus infection. Adenovirus is an infection that can cause acute respiratory disease, a leading cause of morbidity...

Lowest tuition increase in 40 years approved by board of trustees

Lowest tuition increase in 40 years approved by board of trustees

Linsday Freed, Staff Writer May 29, 2017

The lowest tuition percentage increase since 1977 was passed by the board of trustees May 20. In-state tuition will rise 2.7 percent, from $15,096 to $15,504, and out-of state tuition will rise 2.5...

SGA president Petrillo presents to UVM board

Kelsey Neubauer, Senior Staff Writer May 26, 2017

SGA President Chris Petrillo gave his first presentation to the board of trustees May 19. Part of the SGA president’s role is to be the face of the Student Body at the board of trustees meeting, which...

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