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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

UVM President finalist Dr. Marlene Tromp.

UVM names Marlene Tromp as sole finalist for president

Noah Diedrich, News Editor March 17, 2025

Marlene Tromp, president of Boise State University, has been named as the sole finalist for UVM’s next president, according to a March 17 University press release. The announcement is a result of...

SGA held its meeting in Livak Ballroom in the Davis Center Feb 25.

SGA passes resolution calling on UVM to protect students

Jacklyn Giles, Cynic News Reporter March 4, 2025

SGA passed a resolution calling for increased protections for students in response to stricter immigration enforcement efforts at a Feb. 25 SGA meeting. In recent weeks, staff and faculty unions called...

(Left to right) Allie Schachter, Kathy Olwell and Jen Monroe Zakaras debate in the Ira Allen Chapel Feb. 26.

At campus forum, city council candidates largely see eye to eye

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter March 3, 2025

There were few points of disagreement at a City Council candidate forum held last Tuesday at the Ira Allen Chapel.  Ahead of Town Meeting Day on March 4, East District opponents Kathy Olwell (P-East)...

SGA hosts a meeting in the Livak Ballroom in the Davis Center Feb. 11.

Student government unveils strategic plan for upcoming year

Jacklyn Giles, Cynic News Reporter February 24, 2025

SGA President, senior Mahder Teferra, and sophomore Senator Cameron Laychak presented their plans to send out a statistical sample survey and a questionnaire this fall at a Feb. 18 SGA meeting. The...

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...

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