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Plants, spontaneity, cooking, photography and music. These were a few of Ben Mohla’s favorite things.
Described by his friends as one of the happiest and goofiest people they have ever known, Ben Mohla was a real presence in the UVM community.
The loss of Ben’s life has resonated with students and faculty alike throughout the school.
A student in the Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Ben was passionate about the environment and learning all that he could.
“If he learned something in class, and he really loved it, he would come home and tell us about it,” senior Jon Ritter, Ben’s roommate, said. “He would also do that when he met a new person, which was every time that he walked out of the