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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

Healthcare certificate program introduced

Healthcare certificate program introduced

Brandon Arcari, Breaking News Assistant Editor September 11, 2017

UVM has launched a new program offering a certificate in healthcare management and leadership for health and human services professionals. The program, which falls under Continuing and Distance Education,...

UVM replaces online career network

UVM replaces online career network

Lindsay Freed, Senior Staff Writer September 11, 2017

A new online service is available for UVM students and alumni looking for job, internship and career advice. Handshake, which has replaced the Catamount Job Link, was opened to students Aug. 24 by the...

Study analyzes link between nicotine and addiction

Study analyzes link between nicotine and addiction

Lauren Schnepf, Assistant News Editor September 11, 2017

New research shows that lower levels of nicotine in cigarettes may lead to reduced addiction and dependency on the drug. Completed in April 2016,  the Vermont Center on Behavior and Health at UVM...

Central campus dining hall offers new meal options

Central campus dining hall offers new meal options

Kassondra Little, Staff Writer September 11, 2017

In its first week open on campus, the line to the Central Campus Residence and Dining Hall was out of the door, passing over onto the Central green. At lunchtime on a weekday, students swarmed both...

Medical school dean announces departure

Medical school dean announces departure

Brandon Arcari, Breaking News Assistant Editor September 11, 2017

The dean of the Robert Larner College of Medicine will be stepping down after 10 years. Dr. Rick Morin announced his plans to step down Aug. 30, according to a UVM press release. Morin will leave after...

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A house in the North End is pictured. City council has been pushing for increased affordable housing.

University fosters student-community relations

JP Riedel, Senior Staff Writer September 1, 2017

As thousands of Catamounts flood the streets of Burlington back from summer vacation, UVM is working with students and local residents to start the year smoothly. For the past eight years, the University...

Dairy bar returns to fill Ben and Jerrys place

Dairy bar returns to fill Ben and Jerry’s place

Brandon Arcari, Breaking News Assistant Editor August 31, 2017

In a new partnership with local producers, the UVM Dairy Bar has replaced Ben & Jerry’s in the Davis Center Marketplace. Although Ben & Jerry’s will no longer have a scoop shop on campus,...

Historic artifacts escape Torrey Hall flames

Historic artifacts escape Torrey Hall flames

Lindsay Freed and Greta Bjornson August 30, 2017

A fire broke out in Torrey Hall the morning of Aug. 3 while construction workers were renovating the building. The fire was started by workers who were soldering copper roofing tiles around the attic,...

Students celebrate new beginnings at Convocation

Brandon Arcari, Breaking News Assistant Editor August 29, 2017

UVM’s class of 2021 comes to the University at a point of transition and with many new changes—new academic buildings and housing programming among them. At Sunday night’s convocation ceremony,...

First year students to partake in Convocation

First year students to partake in Convocation

Greta Bjornson, News Editor August 27, 2017

Convocation will be held this evening at 6:30 pm. The ceremony will begin at Patrick Gym and continue to the University Green for the Twilight Induction. President Sullivan will host the celebration and...

Fire breaks out at historic campus building

Fire breaks out at historic campus building

Lindsay Freed, Staff Writer August 3, 2017

A fire broke out in Torrey Hall at 8 a.m. today while construction workers were renovating the building. The fire was started by workers who were soldering copper roofing tiles, said Steven Locke, chief...

University recognized for reduction in high risk drinking

University recognized for reduction in high risk drinking

Lauren Schnepf, Staff Writer July 10, 2017

UVM was one of three universities to receive recognition for its efforts to reduce high risk drinking and substance abuse on campus. The University was presented with the Prevention Excellence Award...

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