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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Previous Commencements have been held on the University Green Oct. 9.

University proposes moving Commencement to Champlain Valley Expo, nixing main ceremony, speaker

Noah Diedrich, News Editor October 14, 2024

UVM has proposed moving Commencement to the Champlain Valley Exposition beginning in 2025, said Kelly O’Malley, senior coordinator of presidential events and protocol. The new plan, announced at an...

Farrell Hall is home to the Gund Institute for Environment Oct. 6.

New climate research center to focus on societal impacts of climate change

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter October 9, 2024

UVM has established the Climate Measurements Center of Excellence, according to a Sept. 23 press release.  The goal of the Center will be to create standardized protocols and provide tools that can...

Rinzin Sonam, UVM coordinator for Civic Engagement, spoke at the latest SGA meeting Oct. 1.

UVM Civic Engagement presents update on voter education efforts

Alea Ricklefs, Cynic News Reporter October 7, 2024

Members of the UVM Civic Engagement Program presented their work about increasing UVM’s voter turnout at an Oct. 1 SGA meeting. Rinzin Sonam, UVM coordinator for Civic Engagement, and Program Assistant...

The Essex 2 bus drives along Pearl St. Sept. 15.

Students, University weigh consequences of potential GMT cuts

Jessie Pennington, Cynic News Reporter September 30, 2024

Editor's Note: This story was updated on September 30 at 5:13 pm to correct Goldman's year. Green Mountain Transit is implementing a service reduction to potentially cut $3 million of its services and...

Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak addresses City Hall attendees of a community safety forum Sept. 19.

Burlington holds public forum on public safety, gun violence

Charley Tyson, Cynic News Reporter September 23, 2024

The City of Burlington held a community forum at City Hall Sept. 19 to present its current efforts to address issues regarding public safety. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak and other city officials addressed...

Michael Schirling, UVM chief safety and compliance officer, attended an SGA meeting Sept. 10.

UVM addresses student concern over campus safety at SGA meeting

Evan Witt, Cynic News Reporter September 17, 2024

Michael Schirling, UVM chief safety and compliance officer, presented safety strategies in response to growing safety concerns in Burlington at a Sept. 10 SGA meeting. Schirling presented resources...

Students ended the rally at the steps of the Waterman Building Sept. 12.

Pro-Palestinian student group protests months-long suspension

Alea Ricklefs, Cynic News Reporter September 16, 2024

UVM Students for Justice in Palestine rallied outside the Royall Tyler Theatre at 2:45 p.m. Sept. 12 to protest SJP’s interim suspension. Approximately 40 students attended the protest, according...

UVM students held a rally to protest SJP’s interim suspension outside the Royall Tyler Theater Sept. 12.

Pro-Palestine student group files lawsuit against UVM

Noah Diedrich, News Editor September 12, 2024

UVM Students for Justice in Palestine filed a federal lawsuit against UVM on Sept. 9, according to a statement from SJP. The lawsuit disputes the University’s decision to place SJP on interim suspension,...

President Suresh Garimella walks past a group of protesters Aug. 25.

Dual protests at Convocation over livable wages, divestment

Noah Diedrich, News Editor September 10, 2024

UVM Staff United and a group of pro-Palestinian students picketed at Convocation on Aug. 25. UVMSU was urging UVM to provide livable wages for its workers, said Ellen Kaye, co-president of UVMSU. Kaye...

Photo Illustration: Students apply bug repellent.

University responds to EEE risk

Andrew Gould, Cynic News Reporter September 9, 2024

UVM’s response to eastern equine encephalitis is based on balancing safety with the student experience, said Blake Reilly, executive director of the Center for Health and Wellbeing. The Center for...

Live Updates: Students hold encampment for divestment on Andrew Harris Commons

Live Updates: Students hold encampment for divestment on Andrew Harris Commons

Staff Report May 7, 2024

This is a live updates page. As events continue to develop, reporters from the Cynic will update this article with encampment and related coverage here. May 8, 12 p.m. Protesters began taking down...

The Waterman building located on the corner of South Prospect Street and College Street stands with nobody around it, Sept. 30, 2021.

Understanding UVM’s investment disclosures with Richard Cate

Sophia Balunek, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2024

The total list of funds in which UVM’s consolidated endowment is invested as of Feb. 29 is listed in the appendix of the materials for a May 17 Budget, Finance and Investment Committee meeting. The...

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