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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

(Left to Right) President Suresh Garimella, Chair Ron Lumbra and Provost Patricia Prelock sit at a board of trustees meeting, Oct. 26. Prelock was appointed Provost this afternoon by President Garimella.

Just in: Garimella appoints Patricia Prelock Provost and Senior Vice President

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor November 18, 2019

President Suresh Garimella has officially appointed Patricia Prelock as Provost and Senior Vice President, effective Nov. 18, according to an email sent to the UVM community. Prelock has been serving...

President Suresh Garimella addresses assembled media at a press conference, Nov. 14.

UVM President unveils plan to freeze tuition

Sawyer Loftus, News & Sports Editor November 18, 2019

UVM President Suresh Garimella said he plans to push the board of trustees to approve a tuition freeze for the 2020-21 school year.  This would be the first move of its kind in 40 years of UVM history,...

President Suresh Garimella delivers an opening statement at his public Q&A February, 14 2019. He will took on the position of president July 1.

Developing: UVM President hires communications officer to improve messaging

Emma Pinezich, Assistant News Editor November 2, 2019

President Suresh Garimella has created a new communications position within his administration to improve UVM’s profile and to oversee all communication efforts at the University. Garimella announced...

David Daigle meets with the Board of Trustees, Oct. 25. The Board meets in person three times a year.

Happening Now: UVM board of trustees hold annual meeting and discuss changes to come

Cynic News Staff October 25, 2019

The group that governs UVM is meeting all day Oct. 25-26 on the University's campus to discuss and vote on changes to come. The group, the board of trustees, meets three times per academic year in October,...

In a symbolic transfer of power, UVM’s new President, Suresh Garimella, was handed the University mace and presidential medallion.
Garimella was installed as the 27th President of UVM, Oct. 3 in the Ira Allen Chapel.

Presidential Installation Ceremony marks official start for new President

Lilly Page, Staff Writer October 4, 2019

In a symbolic transfer of power, UVM’s new President, Suresh Garimella, was handed the University mace and presidential medallion. This transfer of two physical objects signaled the official start...

HAPPENING NOW: UVM officially welcomes new President Suresh Garimella

HAPPENING NOW: UVM officially welcomes new President Suresh Garimella

Staff Report October 3, 2019

Elected officials and members of the UVM community gathered inside the Ira Allen Chapel just after 1:30 p.m. to official install UVM's new President Suresh Garimella. In the audience was former Governor...

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...

Junior and NoNames for Justice leader Harmony Edosomwam addresses students and faculty outside Waterman Sept. 25, 2019.

Breaking: Students rally in front of Waterman, demand Campus Climate data

Sawyer Loftus, News Editor September 25, 2019

UVM students and staff members rallied outside of Waterman building to push the administration to give students all of the Campus Climate Survey data. The protest, led by student activist groups NoNames...

New leadership sparks change

New leadership sparks change

Staff Editorial August 28, 2019

Dressed in a black and yellow robe, standing at a podium in Patrick Gym, UVM President Suresh Garimella gave his first address as president in front of a crowd of first-year students. “I still remember...

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