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“I see it as an environment for student change:” UVM’s new SGA president talks about her role and goals for the year

September 10, 2020
Kesha Ram, pictured in Randolph, VT, won her democratic primary Aug. 11 and will face other candidates in the general election this November.

UVM alum slated to be first woman of color in Vermont State Senate

September 8, 2020
Burlington City Councilor Zoraya Hightower speaks outside Waterman Building at a protest against UVM's reopening plan Friday, Aug. 14.

Community protests UVM’s reopening plan, criticizes off-campus parties and lack of clarity from admin

August 15, 2020
Virginia 'Ginny' Lyons is up for reelection in the democratic primary Tuesday, Aug. 11. She has served as a democrat representing Chittenden County since 2000.

State Senate’s sole scientist and UVM affiliated professor runs for reelection

August 10, 2020
Senior Reilly Becchina won a Fulbright research award to study an endangered marmot species in Mongolia.

11 UVM students named for Fulbrights in record-breaking year

May 1, 2020
UVM nursing students in the class of 2020 will graduate early and receive temporary working permits to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic as early as May 2.

UVM nursing students will graduate early to aid in pandemic

April 29, 2020
The ban on flavored tobacco products will go to vote in either late April or mid-May. UVM offers resources to students trying to quit nicotine products, with information available at Living Well.

VT considers new tobacco restrictions

March 5, 2020
A sign welcoming students to Harris Hall, seen Feb. 13. On the right hand side of the sign a painting of a penis can be seen.

Vandalism spikes throughout UVM’s campus

February 19, 2020
Sophomore Shannon Murphy works on her Chinese homework in a coffee shop, Feb. 9. Murphy was one of two students intending to study abroad in China spring 2020.

Coronavirus halts student’s China study abroad trip

February 13, 2020
Sophomore Josh De Velis sits in front of his window of sticky notes that reads, “Nic Free Official,” Jan. 23. Ninety nine percent of tobacco users start smoking before the age of 26, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.

With the help of sticky notes, student overcomes nicotine addiction

January 28, 2020
Different beverages for sale in plastic bottles sit in coolers in Redstone Marketplace, Nov. 20. A University-wide ban was enacted in 2013 to ban the sale of plastic water bottles.

Plastic water bottle ban remains sore spot

December 6, 2019
Trick-or-treaters celebrate Halloween at Horse Barn

Trick-or-treaters celebrate Halloween at Horse Barn

November 9, 2019
Pedestrians cross Main Street at the corner of University Heights, Oct. 19. The intersection is among the busiest in Vermont.

Student safety concerns go unaddressed

October 23, 2019
Members of the men’s Ultimate Frisbee team practice on an intramural field on campus, Oct. 10. Officially started in 1969 and begining at UVM in 1986, Ultimate Frisbee is often seen as a fun alternative to more official athletics, according to the women’s team’s website.

UVM’s club frisbee program grows with ‘development’ team

October 18, 2019
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