A previous version of this article stated that eight U.S. municipalities had adopted the pledge; however, there have only been six in the country, the other two being Canadian municipalities. The article...
Henry Padnos, Opinion Columnist
• February 17, 2026
A previous version of this article stated that eight U.S. municipalities had adopted the pledge; however, there have only been six in the country, the other two being Canadian municipalities. The article...
In remembrance of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, UVM Hillel hosted various programs to allow students a space to grieve and learn.
The events included a memorial table outside of the Davis...
UVM Students for Justice in Palestine has announced a campaign calling to remove four employers from the upcoming career fair being hosted by UVM on Oct. 8.
Over 90 organizations are attending, according...
In American Jewish culture, there are two major non-religious rites of passage: sleepaway camp and Birthright.
And I don’t think I’m out of line to assert that both of these formative experiences...
Alex Strand, Features Staff Writer
• March 26, 2024
The Israel-Palestine conflict has been widely discussed on campus since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, being the subject of multiple protests and vigils.
In a survey of 471 UVM students conducted...
On Feb. 15, approximately 50 students staged a die-in protest in the Davis Center in support of Palestine.
UVM Students for Justice in Palestine organized the protest, demanding that “UVM divest from...
SJP holds Palestine vigil
UVM Students for Justice in Palestine held a Vigil for Palestine on Feb. 13 at the Davis Center amphitheater.
Participants placed small Palestinian flags in the ground...
Noah Diedrich, Cynic News Reporter
• February 6, 2024
Editor's Note: This story was updated February 7 at 9:20 a.m. to correct the description of Jewish Action.
The Burlington City Council voted 7-5 against a measure to include a pro-Palestine ballot measure...
Students, staff and community members gathered on the Andrew Harris Commons Oct. 12 to attend a Hillel sponsored vigil for Israel.
There were approximately 300 people in attendance at the vigil, according...
Andrew Gould, Cynic News Reporter
• September 26, 2022
Approximately two dozen people assembled in front of the Waterman building Sept. 21 to show their support for Palestine at a rally organized by local advocacy organization Vermonters for Justice in Palestine.
Organizers...
One year ago, UVM Hillel, a Jewish student group, was offered funds for a trip to Israel and Palestine territories.
The source of that funding came under fire from student activists supportive of Palestine and remains criticized a year later.
