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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

Richard Cate is stepping down after 17 years as CFO.

Vice president of finance to retire in June, begins new remote position at U of A

Ethan Brodie, Cynic News Reporter January 21, 2025

Richard Cate, vice president for finance and administration, will retire from his position in June after 17 years at UVM, according to a Jan. 10 letter from Interim President Patricia Prelock. Cate's...

Richard Cate, vice president for finance and UVM treasurer, walks to his seat during the board of trustees meeting, Jan. 31. Cate became vice president for finance and treasurer in 2013.

Three takeaways from last week’s BOT meeting

Irene Choi, Cynic News Reporter February 5, 2020

Here are three takeaways from the board of trustees’ Budget, Finance and Investment Committee meeting Jan. 31. 1. A motion to freeze next academic year’s tuition rate was discussed by the committee....

Richard Cate, University treasurer and vice president for finance, sits in his office, Sept. 26. Cate was tasked to handle all sustainability and climate action issues by President Suresh Garimella at the beginning of September.

UVM will not divest, says UVM’s new leader of sustainability

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor October 1, 2019

President Suresh Garimella’s pick to run sustainability issues at UVM said he won’t push for divestment from fossil fuels, despite calls from students. Garimella has tasked Richard Cate, vice president...

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