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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Counterpoint: Declining in-state admissions signify less opportunity for Vermonters

Counterpoint: Declining in-state admissions signify less opportunity for Vermonters

Taylor Abrams, Opinion Columnist February 1, 2023

Vermont sits in the middle of the U.S. states when it comes to income, according to the World Population Review. So, why isn’t UVM accessible for Vermonters?  While there has been a genuine decline...

UVM Black student enrollment drops 16.2%

UVM Black student enrollment drops 16.2%

Halsey McLaen, Assistant News Editor February 24, 2022

Enrollment of Black students at UVM dropped by 16.2% from fall 2020 to fall 2021, according to the Office of Institutional Research’s Catamount Data. One hundred eighty-six Black students enrolled in...

The family of a prospective student walks through Andrew Harris Commons without observing proper masking protocols April 10.

UVM reopens Visitor Center despite continued student restrictions

Paige Fisher, Cynic News Reporter April 13, 2021

Despite strict COVID-19 policies for the student body, UVM is welcoming out-of-state visitors back on campus, with plans to allow them to access UVM buildings.  As UVM’s May 1 decision deadline looms,...

The UVM testing hours have been updated starting the week of April 5 to accommodate the twice-a-week testing.

Campus reopens for tours as COVID cases continue to rise

Ella Ruehsen, Assistant News Editor April 6, 2021

Despite nearly 100 students testing positive for COVID-19 this past week, UVM announced it has restarted in-person admissions tours again for prospective students and their families. UVM reported 54...

Two Advocat tour guides give a virtual tour to prospective students. UVMs campus remains closed except for essential operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UVM Admissions makes virtual moves to continue recruiting prospective students

Ella Ruehsen, Cynic News Reporter April 7, 2020

Typically this time of year, hundreds of admitted students and families flock to UVM to see campus, connect with current students and ask questions. Now, six Admitted Student Visit Days are taking place...

Class of 2019 has lowest percent of in-state students

October 14, 2015

The class of 2019 has the lowest percentage of in-state students in UVM history.Twenty percent of students in the class of 2019 are Vermonters, Admissions Director Beth Wiser said.  That means only 480...

Kim Howard, director of the Office of International Education, discusses the resources provided to international students at UVM Sept. 8. The Office of International Education has expanded its office, as well as staff, as the number of international students increases

Increase in international students

John Riedel, Staff Writer September 15, 2015

UVM seeks to recruit more international students as part of a growing trend among American universities entering the international market. This is a result of  the “Enhancing Quality and Affordability...

UVM welcomes Class of 2019

UVM welcomes Class of 2019

September 2, 2015

With the largest applicant pool in the history of UVM, the incoming class has been given the title of  ‘most academically talented’As the Class of 2019 walked through UVM’s doors for the first time...

Record number of admitted students

Record number of admitted students

Allie Osorno February 24, 2015

As many admitted students roam campus throughout the semester, it is clear that their numbers are higher than ever. The acceptance rate for the University is 71 percent, the highest in recent years, Beth...

Early applications on the rise

Early applications on the rise

December 9, 2014

The number of early action applications broke a record this year.Beth Wiser, director of admissions since 2008, is not surprised by this.As of this week, the amount of applications are running ahead by...

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