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Protestors gather in the Waterman Parking lot May 14. Waterman is home to the offices of UVM executives including President Suresh Garimella.

Faculty, staff and students protest looming budget cuts imposed by UVM leadership

Kate Vanni and Emma Pinezich May 14, 2020

A nearly empty UVM campus erupted with the blasting of car horns as protestors drove their cars around campus, showing solidarity against imposed budget cuts. The rally held May 14 was led by UVM United...

Tim Bilodeau was named the chief of UVM Police in March 2020. Previously, Bilodeau served as Deputy Chief before stepping into the role of interim Chief following Lianne Tuomeys retirement.

UVM appoints new police chief following job search

Ella Ruehsen, Cynic News Reporter April 23, 2020

Despite there being no formal announcement to the campus community on who was appointed as the new police chief, UVM recently removed their public job listings for the position.  Tim Bilodeau was officially...

Sophomore Finlay Buchanan-Jacobs created a petition demanding partial student reimbursement for housing and tuition. As of April 21, the petition has more than 7,800 signatures.

Student pushes UVM for a more substantial refund for all UVM students

Irene Choi, Cynic News Reporter April 21, 2020

When UVM first transitioned to online classes in mid-March due to COVID-19, administrators were met with backlash from students for not providing housing and tuition reimbursement. This was due to a...

UVM President shakes former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas hand outside of Ira Allen Chapel following his installation ceremony.

UVM asks Vermont for millions in relief due to COVID-19 stresses

Irene Choi and Sawyer Loftus April 16, 2020

UVM has called on the state of Vermont to give the University $25 million in additional funds to confront “serious challenges” facing the University due to the COVID-19 pandemic. UVM President Suresh...

From emergency ventilators to personal protective equipment, members of the UVM community have stepped up to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Left, a portion of an emergency ventilator is made (Photo by Ian Thomas Jansen-Lonnquist). Right, Than Moore stand in front of the UVMMC Emergency Room (Photo by Taran Catania SI-MBA20).

UVM community innovates to save lives in fight against COVID-19

Ella Ruehsen, Cynic News Reporter April 16, 2020

Despite bleak circumstances, many UVM community members have stepped up to face the COVID-19 crisis head-on. From creating life-saving devices for coronavirus patients to protecting medical professionals...

(Left to Right) President Suresh Garimella, Chair Ron Lumbra and Provost Patricia Prelock sit at a board of trustees meeting, Oct. 26. Prelock was appointed Provost this afternoon by President Garimella.

In response to pandemic, UVM president forgoes salary

Alek Fleury and Irene Choi April 10, 2020

UVM President Suresh Garimella has requested to forgo his salary for the month of April and has asked that it be contributed to a special university fund to help during this crisis. “The board has...

Bernie Juskiewicz died April 8 due to complications from COVID-19. The trustee and former state representative will be honored by Vermont Monday, April 15 with flags flying at half-mast.

UVM trustee dies from COIVD-19 complications

Sawyer Loftus, News and Sports Editor April 9, 2020

A member of UVM's board of trustees and former state representative died Wednesday from complications relating to COVID-19. Bernie Juskiewicz, 77, died April 8, according to a UVM webpage that contains...

Your latest COVID-19 updates

Your latest COVID-19 updates

Irene Choi, Cynic News Reporter April 7, 2020
Graduation ceremony uncertain, new grading options and a makeover for the Patrick Gym.
Two Advocat tour guides give a virtual tour to prospective students. UVMs campus remains closed except for essential operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UVM Admissions makes virtual moves to continue recruiting prospective students

Ella Ruehsen, Cynic News Reporter April 7, 2020

Typically this time of year, hundreds of admitted students and families flock to UVM to see campus, connect with current students and ask questions. Now, six Admitted Student Visit Days are taking place...

UVM President Suresh Garimella addresses a gathered crowd of media and UVM community members at press conference Nov. 14, 2019.

UVM President reflects on leadership amid COVID-19 pandemic

Sawyer Loftus, News and Sports Editor April 2, 2020

UVM President Suresh Garimella said a year ago, he would have never thought he’d be leading a University through a pandemic. Now, as his first year as president nears its finish line, he’s had to...

President Suresh Garimella addresses assembled media at a press conference, Nov. 14.

BREAKING: UVM to continue online learning through end of semester and students urged to leave

Sawyer Loftus, News and Sports Editor March 23, 2020

UVM will continue its remote learning model through the end of the semester and close its residential halls, as the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies throughout the country and Vermont. As the chance for...

President Suresh Garimella addresses assembled media at a press conference, Nov. 14.

Your latest COVID-19 updates

Sawyer Loftus, News and Sports Editor March 19, 2020

UVM Foundation sets up new fund The UVM Foundation has set up a new fund where alumni can donate to help with the University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Pandemic Response Fund was...

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