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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

Members of UVMs board of trustees gather Feb. 2 in the Livak Ballroom in the Davis Center to discuss relevant issues at the University. The board decided in fall 2019 two new majors, one new minor and three certificate programs will be added in various colleges.

New programs become available across diciplines

Zoe Schemm and Zoe Stern February 7, 2019

Starting next fall, two new majors, one new minor and three certificate programs will be offered in various colleges after UVM’s board of trustees approved their creation. These programs include a Bachelor...

Chair of the board of trustees David Daigle and President Tom Sullivan speak at the final session of the board of trustees meeting Feb. 2. Campus leaders, including SGA President Ethan Foley and Joseph Campbell, Graduate Student Senate President, confronted decisions to determine the future of the University.

Trustees deliberate on new student-based initiatives

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor February 5, 2019

Student-led projects were up for debate at this year’s Board meetings. Board members followed up on efforts to provide rides back to campus for students through SGA and efforts to address food insecurity...

First-year students walk down Main Street Aug. 26, 2019 on their way to the University green at convocation.

New policies lead to decline in applicants

Lindsay Freed, Senior Staff Writer February 4, 2019

UVM is seeing a slight decline in student applications after taking steps to make the University more competitive and adding a fee to its application process. The number of undergraduate students applying...

Search for a new University president nears its end

Search for a new University president nears its end

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor January 26, 2019

As the board of trustees prepares to select the next University president, public meetings will be held in February for the UVM community to weigh in. David Daigle, chair of the board of trustees and...

Meet the students behind the board

Meet the students behind the board

Lee Hughes and Lindsay Freed October 31, 2018

Sam Litra As one of two students on the board of trustees, second-year medical student Sidney Hilker works to represent students when managing the University’s affairs. “I think as a student I have...

Millions in renovations approved

Millions in renovations approved

Julianne Lesch, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

Over the next three years UVM is expected to spend roughly $107.1 million on a variety of on-campus construction projects. The board of trustees, the University’s decision-making body, met Oct. 26 ...

Board of trustees votes to rename the library

Board of trustees votes to rename the library

Lee Hughes, Assistant News Editor October 26, 2018

Sawyer Loftus The decision making body of the University, the board of trustees, unanimously voted to approve the renaming of Bailey/Howe Library during their biannual meeting Oct. 26, making the name...

Board of Trustees to meet Oct. 26 to Oct. 27

Board of Trustees to meet Oct. 26 to Oct. 27

Lindsay Freed, Senior Staff Writer October 24, 2018

The decision making body of the University is meeting this Friday and Saturday to discuss and vote on the future of University policy, including the renaming of the Bailey/Howe Library. The board...

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The Board of Trustees meets Feb. 2, 2017.

Board of Trustees meet for third time to close out the 2017-2018 academic year

Sawyer Loftus, Senior Staff Writer May 25, 2018

The UVM Board of Trustees met May 18- 19 on the eve of the University’s 217th Commencement. The board is made up of 25 members, including President Thomas Sullivan, Provost David Rosowsky and Governor...

Updates from board meetings

Updates from board meetings

Staff Report October 24, 2017

The UVM board of trustees approved new construction projects, academic programs and software purchases at its Oct. 20 and 21 meetings. New Construction The board discussed plans for future building...

Sophomore Drew Baker and first-year Bella Federico protests alongside other students at the board of trustees meeting Oct. 20.

Day 2: live at the board of trustees meeting

Cynic Staff October 21, 2017

Saturday: 8 a.m. During public comment, three students involved in the social and racial justice campaign at UVM spoke to the board. Sophomore Harmony Edosomwan, BSU president, said the University-wide...

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The Board of Trustees meets Feb. 2, 2017.

Board of Trustees to discuss housing changes, fossil fuel divestment

Emma Jarnagin and Alex Verret October 19, 2017

The UVM board of trustees will meet Friday Oct. 20 and Saturday Oct. 21 for its quarterly meeting. Topics including diversity, tuition increases, updates and new uses for residence halls will be discussed,...

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