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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

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...

Board of trustees meeting pushes research

Kelsey Neubauer, Senior Staff Writer May 26, 2017

Entrepreneurial research stood out at the tri-annual UVM board of trustees meeting May 19 - 20. University officials presented some of their current research on entrepreneurship at the meeting May...

Board of trustees third tri-annual meeting

Lindsay Freed, Staff Writer May 25, 2017

New Minors and Certificates Presented to the Board The Faculty Senate approved two new minors and two new undergraduate certificates. The new public policy analysis minor will be in the College of Arts...

UVM will hold commencement outside

Lindsay Freed, Staff Writer May 20, 2017

The University will hold its 216th Commencement outside May 21. The main commencement ceremony will take place on the University Green at 8:20 a.m. Tickets are not required, according to a UVM press...

Stolen UVM rhino horn could be headed for black market, officials say

Lindsay Freed, Staff Writer May 12, 2017

The University can't figure out who stole the rhinoceros horn.   UVM police services and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are offering a total of $3,000 for the horn’s return and the thief’s...

Rhino horn stolen from campus; reward offered

Lindsay Freed, Cynic Correspondent May 6, 2017

The University is offering a reward for information about a black rhino horn stolen from campus.   The University and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are offering a $3,000 reward for the...

Van decorated to combat addiction stigma

Greta Brown, Staff Writer May 2, 2017

While some were getting high with friends April 20, others celebrated by decorating an old van with positive images to support recovering addicts.   Junior Rory Butler lost a friend to a heroin...

Survivors speak out in the Davis Center

Joey Waldinger, Staff Writer May 1, 2017

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, UVM students are creating a space for survivors of sexual assault to share their stories.   Junior Katherine Freeman hosted a speak out April...

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