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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Kirk Dombrowski announces UVM's R1 status to the public Feb. 13.

UVM secures prestigious research designation

Noah Diedrich and Evan Witt February 18, 2025

UVM has achieved Research-1 status from the Carnegie Classification of Schools, according to a University announcement at a press conference on Thursday.  The designation places UVM in the top tier...

Kirk Dombrowski announces UVM's R1 status to the public Feb. 13.

University weathers uncertainty surrounding Trump executive orders

Charley Tyson, Evan Witt, and Ethan Brodie February 18, 2025

Uncertainty surrounds UVM’s response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders, as the implications for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, gender-affirming care and the rights of student...

Several students have experienced norovirus symptoms in recent weeks Feb. 9.

University sees increase in norovirus symptoms following winter break, recommends handwashing

Jacklyn Giles, Cynic News Reporter February 13, 2025

Several students have gone to Student Health Services with symptoms of norovirus since returning from winter break, according to an update from the UVM Center for Health and Wellbeing. Across the nation,...

The executive offices are on the first floor of Waterman Jan. 24.

University to announce final candidate for president in mid-February, board chair says

Jessie Pennington and Noah Diedrich February 10, 2025

UVM has finished interviewing candidates for its new president and expects to announce a final candidate in mid-February, said Ron Lumbra, co-chair of the presidential search committee, in an interview...

Linden Higgins addresses the crowd Feb. 6.

UVM unions call for University support, guidance on recent executive orders

Noah Diedrich, News Editor February 10, 2025

Four UVM unions rallied in the Davis Center last Thursday, urging UVM to protect its immigrant and LGBTQ+ community members.  The gathering was in response to a slew of executive orders from the Trump...

Starr Shover is an employee at Harris Millis dining hall Jan. 30.

Student raises nearly $10,000 for UVM Dining worker whose home was damaged in a fire

Charley Tyson, Cynic News Reporter February 3, 2025

On Christmas Day this past year, UVM Dining employee Starr Shover’s apartment became uninhabitable after a fire spread from her bathroom into the rest of the living space. When junior Duncan Starkenburg...

SGA galaxy space located on the third floor of the Davis Center Feb. 2.

Student government election sees first tie in seven years

Noah Diedrich, News Editor February 3, 2025

For the first time in recent memory, an SGA election was decided by runoff after two candidates tied in last week’s midterm elections.  The draw between sophomore Annie Woodward and first-year Jordan...

The main commencement ceremony will take place on the University Green on Sunday, May 18 Jan. 26.

Students unhappy with Commencement plans as UVM announces it will keep main ceremony

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter January 27, 2025

In a reverse of course, the University announced it will keep the main Commencement ceremony on the University Green, according to a Jan. 16 UVM Today update. The main ceremony was originally slated...

Richard Cate is stepping down after 17 years as CFO.

Vice president of finance to retire in June, begins new remote position at U of A

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter January 21, 2025

Richard Cate, vice president for finance and administration, will retire from his position in June after 17 years at UVM, according to a Jan. 10 letter from Interim President Patricia Prelock. Cate's...

Students for Justice in Palestine established an encampment on the Andrew Harris Commons April 28.

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by pro-Palestine student group against UVM

Noah Diedrich, News Editor January 3, 2025

A lawsuit filed by UVM Students for Justice in Palestine against UVM has been dismissed, according to a Dec. 20, 2024 decision by District Court Judge William Sessions.  The University suspended UVMSJP’s...

Sex ed post-Living Well cuts

Sex ed post-Living Well cuts

Noah Diedrich, News Editor December 12, 2024

From depleted condom dispensers to the end of Sex Ed Office Hours, positive sexuality programming at UVM has suffered following a slew of cuts to Living Well, said Erin Kelley, a senior who was involved...

An LVT camera outside of Howe Library Nov. 10.

Solar security camera installed during encampment remains on campus

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter November 11, 2024

Editor's Note: As of 3:10 p.m. on Nov. 11 the LVT camera has been removed from outside Howe Library and this story has been updated. This story has been updated again with comment from the University at...

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