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The support staff and technical staff unions, 3,300 members who have been bargaining jointly since April, announced the result Friday, which gives union leadership the authority to call a strike and start the legal notification process before anyone takes to the picket line. They want more say ov…
UVM landed up to $38 million from the federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, its largest research award ever, for trauma surgeon Dr. Gary An's work on an AI "twin" that mimics a critically ill patient so doctors can test treatments on the model first. A doctor would give the AI a b…
Rep. Troy Headrick of Burlington and members of the Odanak First Nation from Quebec were hosting a private presentation on Abenaki heritage with UVM historians and students when members of the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi showed up, and the Odanak council says one person was arrested and released…
At Chapin Orchard in Essex Junction, the Murdock family spends money on its trees all year and has about eight days to earn it back, since pick your own season comes down to four weekends from late September into early October. Even the forecast matters, and on a recent Sunday when rain was forec…
Union members at UVM Medical Center voted Thursday on authorizing a strike, after 18 bargaining sessions and a best and final offer from the hospital Wednesday that the union says includes multiple takebacks from their original contract. Their central demand is minimum staffing levels in every de…
Awartani, now 23 and paralyzed from the chest down, told David Goodman he is grateful for his care at UVM Medical Center and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and for the support he got in Vermont, and that the attention to his case felt dissonant next to the death and destruction in Palestine. H…
Seven of the employees losing their jobs in the UVM Health Network cuts also live in housing the network owns, part of a $9 million investment in two complexes with nearly 200 units built to attract workers. They get at least 105 days or the end of their lease, whichever is longer, before they ha…
Burlington chamber folk duo Cricket Blue released Sweet Animal on Friday, their first album since 2019 and a 20 song back and forth about death and what comes after. Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith met as Middlebury College music students in 2010, he was raised evangelical and no longer believes…
The Food Systems Research Station at Nordic Farm officially opened Thursday after two years of prep by UVM and the USDA, which signed a 30 year lease on the site. One early project puts GPS collars on cows to track how they move and which forage they prefer, with research on grazing systems, crop…
UVM Health is laying off 199 people and Dartmouth Health is eliminating 124 jobs plus 303 open positions, both announced Tuesday ahead of the October 1 start of the hospital fiscal year. The UVM cuts are expected to save $16.8 million and reach all six hospitals in the network, with 118 of the po…
On Monday the Green Mountain Care Board approved budgets for all 14 Vermont hospitals and ordered UVM Medical Center to cut what it charges commercial insurers by 4.4%, the steepest cut in the state and well past both the board's own 1% guidance and the flat rate UVM requested. The vote was 3 to …
The Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals and Support Staff United stepped out of an all day bargaining session with the hospital on Wednesday to protest the cuts, which include a management proposal to close a general medicine floor and an inpatient specialty care unit. Bridgett …
CVOEO was slated to bring South Burlington's city council a plan on September 8 for a 100 bed low barrier overnight shelter at 1717 Williston Road, next to Barnyard Pizza, and pulled out on September 2 after seeing a memo city leaders had prepared for the council. City Manager Jessie Baker's chie…
Hundreds filled Church Street on Sunday for Burlington's annual Pride parade, the first one run by a new coalition after the Pride Center of Vermont stepped away from organizing the September event. Nonprofits, businesses, college groups, elected officials and candidates all marched, Saint Michae…
Seven Days' long feature on maternity care traces how Springfield closed its labor and delivery unit in 2019, Copley closed in 2025, and nearly one in three Vermonters giving birth now lives outside the recommended 30 minute drive to hospital obstetric care. UVM Health's three Vermont hospitals w…
UVM researchers are co-authors on a new study in Nature that mapped the genomes of 8 closely related bat species, some living 3 years and some, like Vermont's own little brown bat, 40 or more. The long lived bats carry multiple copies of immune system genes most mammals have only one of, and they…
While UVM confirms a projected 7% drop in undergraduates, CCV is on track to grow 9% this fall on top of a decade of steady enrollment around 10,000, making it the state's second largest college on a budget of about $33 million against UVM's $457 million. The recipe in this long Seven Days featur…
UVM released a new image Thursday after a second sighting Wednesday around 10 PM near Wing-Davis-Wilks on the Redstone campus, one night after the first, of a man believed to be 40 to 60 years old in a red shirt looking into residence hall windows. UVM Police could not find him and say there is n…
In June the hospital quietly limited licensed nursing assistants from serving as sitters for patients at risk of falling, wandering or hurting themselves, steering those patients toward remote video monitoring or a pool of 17 patient safety attendants per shift covering 14 inpatient units and the…
President Marlene Tromp used her first State of the University address to announce the projected $12 million deficit is fully closed, done through eliminating vacant positions and operational inefficiencies rather than layoffs. Enrollment is still the headwind, with about 2,600 first years agains…
Free apps like Merlin Bird ID and eBird are pulling Gen Z into a hobby long associated with the 55 and up crowd, and the local numbers back it up, with UVM's ornithology class doubling to around 60 students a semester and campus Audubon chapters nationally growing from a dozen to over 92 since 20…
UVM move-in is underway, and both the university and the city are leaning into safety this year, with required safety modules before arrival, the CatSafe app connecting students to campus police or BPD around the clock, and a resource list from the mayor's office that includes a drug trafficking …
Hassan O. Haji, 24, of Winooski, walked into Burlington police headquarters Tuesday morning and pleaded not guilty that afternoon to second degree murder in the Saturday stabbing behind the Main Street courthouse we noted Monday. Police allege that during a fight around 4 a.m. involving a third m…
The Observer profiles Sue Stanne, a 23-year veteran of the program and one of 442 Master Gardener volunteers statewide, who spends Thursdays fielding plant mysteries on the Extension Helpline. Her projects run from the Vermont Respite House gardens to a donation plot at the Williston Community Ga…
[UVM's Sustainable Innovation MBA ranked #2 Green MBA in the nation](https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/august/11/uvms-sustainable-innovation-mba-ranked-2-green-mba-nation)
[Blue Paddle Bistro closes its doors after 21 years in the Champlain Islands](https://www.wcax.com/2026/08/14/local-restaurant-closes-its-doors-after-21-years-champlain-islands/)
AFT Vermont says the unions have been bargaining with the hospital since April for livable wages and improved staffing enforcement, and the expired contract means work stoppages and pickets are now legal. Look for the picket line at the main entrance today.
The federal lawsuit challenges Vermont's year old law giving undocumented residents in-state rates, a difference of about $17,000 versus nearly $47,000 a year at UVM. Vermont is now among 17 states the DOJ has sued over such laws, and the complaint claims, dubiously per Seven Days, that as many a…
The New England Commission of Higher Education issued the Colchester college a formal notation this summer after full time undergraduate enrollment fell from 1,539 in fall 2019 to 1,021 in fall 2025. Commission president Lawrence Schall says the school still meets its standards and that losing ac…
The network told state regulators it expects to lose more than $14 million next fiscal year on roughly $3.16 billion in revenue, the first budget in recent memory submitted with a negative operating margin, and UVM Medical Center alone projects a $43 million loss. The plan already includes $140 m…
['Break Room' in South Burlington announces closure](https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/break-room-in-south-burlington-announces-closure/)
UVM Health is back before the Green Mountain Care Board with a message of contrition, pointing to a new CEO, executive cuts, paused bonuses, a 12 percent price reduction in its BlueCross contract and dozens of layoffs. The system still projects a $14.7 million loss next year, with the Burlington …
South Burlington rising senior Momin Waqar became Vermont's first ever representative at the national ACT-SO competition in Chicago, bringing a yearlong project on how an anti inflammatory peptide affects central nervous system cells, work that could sharpen understanding of diseases like ALS. He…
[Burlington mayor defends public safety policies](https://www.wamc.org/news/2026-08-05/burlington-mayor-defends-public-safety-policies)
Vermont Green beat the Flint City Bucks 2-1 in Flint on Saturday night to repeat as USL League Two national champions, the first club in league history to do it. The season ends 18-0-1, stretching the unbeaten run under coach Chris Taylor to 42 matches, with Final MVP Ryan Zellefrow burying the d…
Feeding Champlain Valley has taken over gleaning in Chittenden County from the Vermont Foodbank, harvesting surplus produce from farms like Diggers' Mirth in the Intervale and moving it to food shelves, Spectrum, UVM's Rally Cat's Cupboard and the Janet S. Munt Family Room. The timing matters, si…
The New England Commission of Higher Education sent St. Michael's a formal notation in June warning its accreditation could be in jeopardy, citing enrollment down 37 percent since 2018 and a $2.6 million loss last fiscal year. Moody's cut the college's bond rating again in April. President Richar…
Gov. Phil Scott directed state troopers to patrol downtown from July 29 through mid August, and Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak learned about it indirectly, then announced it herself in a Tuesday mass email saying the news had come to her attention the day before. His office pointed to a coming gather…
[UVM reports $60M in commitments for Tarrant Center](https://www.wcax.com/2026/07/28/uvm-reports-60m-commitments-tarrant-center/)
[Storm prompts extended closures at Burlington beaches](https://www.mynbc5.com/article/storm-prompts-extended-closures-at-burlington-beaches/73300490)
Age Well has run this for more than 15 years, and this year it lands at noon on Tuesday, September 1 at the Champlain Valley Exposition, with barbecue at 12:45, the Deuces Wild band and a raffle. An $8 suggested donation covers parking, fair admission, lunch and music, but only 350 tickets exist,…
UVM researchers publishing in Nature have identified the black splotches anglers keep finding on brown bullhead catfish as melanoma the fish catch from one another, the first transmissible cancer ever documented in freshwater fish, and they stress it poses no known threat to humans. The tell was …
Chittenden County towns are scrambling to catch up with kids as young as 9 riding e-bikes and far more powerful e-motos, which can hit 55 mph and are illegal for riders under 16. Burlington police have responded to at least six e-bike crashes this spring and summer, a UVM pediatric ICU doctor rep…
[The Cartoon Issue Is One for the History Books](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/theme-issue/thecartoonissue/the-cartoon-issue-is-one-for-the-history-books/)
The state's largest employer group expects to save $19 million a year by dropping coverage of GLP-1s and similar medications for weight loss starting in September, a cost it says helps hold down premiums for the more than 10,000 employees and family members on its plans. It lands hard on workers …
The Church Street mainstay plans a second, 5,300 square foot location this winter at Catamount Run, the UVM-linked housing development on Market Street, and the Burlington original is staying put. With Judi's Ice Cream announced the same week, City Center's food roster is starting to look like a …
Beyond the fireworks hype, this one doubles as your logistics cheat sheet for tonight. Organizers recommend the $2 parking at UVM's Gutterson with continuous GMT shuttles, and drivers should expect Battery and Main closed from 9 to 11:30 p.m. Officials also flagged a storm evacuation plan to near…
State officials say this is shaping up to be the worst tick season in nearly a decade, with Vermont ER and urgent care visits running above the 2017 to 2025 average almost every week so far. Warmer winters and more time outdoors are pushing blacklegged ticks, the Lyme carriers, into towns where t…
With the tournament rolling, the piece maps where fans can gather, from City Hall Park's outdoor screen to bars and breweries like RiRa, Switchback, and Zero Gravity. Organizers tie the enthusiasm to a genuine local surge built around UVM, Vermont Green FC, and youth programs. Several of those wa…
The cuts at Vermont's largest health provider total more than 140 jobs and an estimated $9.5 million in yearly savings, a sliver of the network's goal to trim $300 million over three years. Leadership says it focused on administrative and non patient facing roles, but unions counted dozens of pat…
The veto halts S.190, which would have let the Green Mountain Care Board cap hospital charges sooner for plans sold through Vermont Health Connect and for school employees. Scott argued any savings should reach every insured Vermonter rather than a select group, while sponsor Sen. Ginny Lyons cou…
A bankruptcy judge approved the $3.13 million sale of the diocese's Joy Drive property to Northeast Territories, with most administrative staff relocating to St. Michael's College in July. The bankruptcy stems from claims by more than 100 abuse survivors, and legal bills have already topped $2 mi…
[Getting Stuck in the Notch Just Got Pricier](https://www.wcax.com/2026/06/17/get-stuck-notch-you-will-pay/)
Vermont's largest health care provider eliminated 142 jobs this week, 76 of them permanently and 66 to be reposted with new duties, as it chases a projected $100 million shortfall. Leadership says most affected roles are administrative, but unions counter that the list includes primary care nurse…
It is Congo's first World Cup appearance since 1974, and Vermont's 500 to 700 Congolese families, most of them in Chittenden County, are feeling it. The piece also captures how soccer-mad Burlington has become, thanks largely to Vermont Green and UVM's back-to-back national titles. There is a sha…
The app connects families with vetted local providers for nonmedical help like rides, meal prep, and companionship, charging $25 to $40 an hour with Tuktu taking a cut. Since launching in Vermont in February, it has signed up 300 users and about 25 providers, many of them UVM students and recent …
The 400 residents and fellows in the union have been bargaining since late 2025, asking for higher pay, shift caps, childcare support, and a set of common good provisions that would limit immigration enforcement inside the hospital. Their case rests on a simple recruiting argument, that a state a…
Lawmakers had balked at Gov. Phil Scott's plan to tap the Higher Education Trust Fund for the 5,000 seat venue, but a $10 million unclaimed property windfall shrank the scholarship fund draw to just $2 million, making the appropriation far easier to swallow. The roughly $175 million complex would…
This is the annual rite playing out on your street right now, with couches, cookware, and free finds piling up as leases turn over. The flip side is the trash, with haulers describing multiple loads a day and the city able to fine illegal dumping up to $500. UVM and the city point students toward…
S.190 speeds up reference based pricing, a system that ties what insurers pay hospitals to a benchmark, usually Medicare rates, and now heads to Gov. Scott's desk. For the coming year it would apply to public school employee plans and to people buying through Vermont Health Connect, with projecte…
Seven Days' summer preview is a useful planning document for anyone trying to map out the months ahead. Highlights include the inaugural season of Vermont Green FC Women at UVM's Virtue Field, The Sound of Music performed by Lyric Theatre at the von Trapp Family Lodge with the Vermont Symphony Or…
The City Council approved the development agreement for the first phase of the South End Coordinated Redevelopment plan, a $100 million public-private partnership between Champlain College and Ride Your Bike. Two six-story buildings with 205 apartments will go up on a Lakeside Avenue parking lot,…
Maureen Magarity, the 2017 Kay Yow National Coach of the Year, takes over a UVM program that has made the NCAA Tournament three of the last four years following Alisa Kresge's departure for Richmond. In a conversation on The Sports Rapport, Magarity emphasized that she didn't lose a single player…
The university is projecting a 7 percent drop in undergraduate enrollment next year, including a 15 percent decline in first-year and transfer students, creating a roughly $12 million hole in the general fund. Because tuition makes up more than two thirds of that fund, the math gets painful fast.…
The new 10-meter monitoring tower in Lyndonville is a prototype and the first of roughly 20 stations planned across the state. Vermont's geography creates real blind spots for weather prediction. The Green Mountains obstruct radar coverage from Burlington, meaning storms and flash floods in the N…
UVM researchers published a study in Science Advances that upends a foundational assumption in psychology, linguistics, and AI. For over 70 years, researchers have organized word meaning around emotional dimensions of valence, arousal, and dominance. The UVM team, led by Peter Dodds and Chris Dan…
An independent liaison team reported that UVM Health needs to slash $300 million in expenses over the next three years, phasing in roughly $100 million annually, while also tackling productivity problems in its 1,000 physician outpatient Medical Group, which ran a $279.9 million deficit last fisc…
The Senate passed its $9.4 billion budget with a plan to direct $12 million from the state's Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund toward UVM's proposed 5,000 seat multipurpose center, which would host basketball and concerts. To offset the draw, the bill would funnel 20% of the state's cannabis …
UVM's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is tackling flood resilience on two fronts; Barsky's recently published research on how rural communities weather natural disasters, and the Ecological Planning Laboratory's ongoing partnerships with Mad River Valley towns to manage invasive knotweed…
Two time Olympic silver medalist and UVM alum Ben Ogden will deliver a guest address at UVM's 225th commencement on Saturday, May 16. The Landgrove native and fourth generation Vermonter became the first American man to medal in cross country skiing in 50 years at the Cortina Winter Games, then a…
Six Champlain College computer science majors spent the semester building a social media app called Echo for Beta Technologies, the South Burlington electric aircraft startup, designed to connect its growing employee base across departments and the manufacturing floor. The partnership is structur…
A new UVM study analyzing over 4,000 Burlington home sales between 2003 and 2023 challenges the dominant "just build more" approach to the housing crisis. Researchers found that investor activity, even at Burlington's relatively small scale, is a bigger driver of rising prices than supply shortag…
Four Champlain College students face discipline, including possible suspension or expulsion, after distributing flyers about adjunct psychology professor David Tomasi during an April 18 admitted students event. Tomasi has posted online about what he calls "the evil of transgender ideology," and t…
Seven Days reviews "Human Impact: Contemporary Art and Our Environment," on view through June 20 at BCA Center in Burlington, featuring eight artists who channel ecological crisis into visually striking work. Highlights include Philadelphia painter Diane Burko's fiery Amazon canvases, Huntington …
UVM economist Stephanie Seguino's updated report covering 2015 to 2024 found that while overall stops and searches have declined, the racial gap in who gets pulled over has widened back to pre-pandemic levels. In Bennington, Brattleboro, and Rutland, Black drivers are stopped at double or more th…
The Trump administration's halt of refugee resettlement has landed hard in Burlington. The school district lost nearly 100 students last year, cut 10 staff positions, and eliminated a longstanding program for newcomers who arrived unable to speak English, simply because there are no new families …
[Burlington Ranks 5th Snowiest City in Eastern US](https://www.wcax.com/2026/04/21/burlington-ranks-5th-snowiest-city-eastern-us-after-recent-measurable-snow/)
The episode traces the decades long history of Vermonters fighting to keep chains out, most memorably in Manchester, where a McDonald's battle in the late 1970s became a proxy war over the town's identity. (McDonald's eventually won, but only after agreeing to a toned down design with a wood shin…
[Become a Btown Brief Core Reader Between my night-shift job, this Burlington newsletter takes quite a bit of effort to keep going. From tracking city council meetings to uncovering weekly events and meetups you won't find elsewhere. As a one-person operation, your support directly keeps this pro…
The flagship hospital lost roughly $48 million in Q1 of 2026, driven largely by a new Blue Cross Blue Shield contract that cut reimbursements by an average of 12 percent, with some services like MRIs and CT scans slashed by 25 percent or more. State regulators say this was predictable, not a cris…
H.739 would phase out paraquat, one of the most widely used herbicides in the country, over five years in Vermont. Seventy two countries have already banned it, including the entire EU, after studies linked the chemical to increased risk of Parkinson's disease among farmers and nearby residents. …
The move converts Williston Hall, the campus's lone dorm, into classroom space to meet growing demand from nursing and dental hygiene programs. The roughly 20 residential students will live at Saint Michael's College in Colchester through a new partnership, gaining access to dining, a gym, and a …
[Beta CEO to Give Champlain College Grad Speech](https://www.vtcng.com/otherpapersbvt/community/education/beta-ceo-to-give-champlain-college-grad-speech/article_54988356-95c8-4132-b685-dd46c9ee3c05.html)
[Fletcher Free Library to Display Religious Manuscript Written in 1494](https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/april/17/fletcher-free-library-display-religious-manuscript-written-1494)
[Scott Doubles Down on Veto Threat Over Education Reforms](https://www.wcax.com/2026/04/08/scott-doubles-down-veto-threat-over-education-reforms/)
UVM is asking the legislature for $15 million from the state's Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund to help finish its stalled multipurpose center, a 5,000 seat indoor venue that broke ground in 2019 but hasn't progressed since the pandemic. The fund, which normally pays for student financial ai…
A new UVM study published in the journal Trees, Forests and People found that Vermont maple producers who adopt biodiversity friendly practices, things like leaving standing dead trees, removing invasive species, or participating in Audubon Vermont's Bird-Friendly Maple project, see no increase i…
Here's one to mark on the calendar for next week: the UVM Concert Choir performs "Spring Serenade: Mud Medley" on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 PM at UVM Recital Hall, and it's free. The program pairs Danish composer Carl Nielsen's 1922 choral work "Springtime on Funen" with a newly commissioned comp…
New Census data shows Chittenden County gained just 220 international migrants between 2024 and 2025, roughly half the previous year's figure. Combined with losses from deaths and domestic migration, the county shed more than 500 residents overall. Experts point to the Trump administration's halt…
BFP rounded up 30 arts and entertainment events across Vermont for April, and the lineup is stacked. Highlights with Burlington area connections include Lyric Theatre Company's production of Disney's Frozen at the Flynn (April 9–12), Nick Offerman's two shows at the Flynn on April 19 (the evening…
This is one of the most sensitive and complicated identity questions in Vermont. The Abenaki of Odanak and Wôlinak, whose reserves are located northeast of Montreal, returned to UVM to reaffirm their position that Vermont's four state-recognized tribes are not genuinely Abenaki. A genealogical st…
The numbers are sobering: about half of Vermont's private colleges have closed or merged in the last decade, and nationally more than 500 small colleges have shuttered since 2014. The remaining schools are trying different survival strategies. Champlain College is rolling out a new academic model…
[Dog Lovers Gather for Pug Meet-Up in Burlington](https://www.mynbc5.com/article/pints-for-pups-fundraiser/70876470)
UVM students have logged over 7,000 hours of service work since August, and The Princeton Review ranked UVM the top public university for making an impact for the second year running. The piece profiles students running the 24/7 volunteer ambulance service, volunteering at food pantries, and deli…
UVM President Marlene Tromp's "Green, Gold, and Bold" strategic plan is moving into its implementation phase, with each college and major administrative unit developing alignment plans due by September 5. What sets this plan apart from its predecessor, "Amplifying Our Impact," is the collaborativ…
The 14 seed Catamounts earned their spot by winning the America East Championship on March 13 and now travel to Louisville's home court for a noon tipoff on Saturday. Vermont's defense, allowing just 51.4 points per game (fourth nationally), will be tested against a Louisville squad averaging nea…
This ward by ward snapshot from UVM's Community News Service captures the texture of Town Meeting Day across the city. In Ward 4, voters largely backed the proposed $140.8 million school budget, which would bring per student spending to about $15,775. Ward 5 saw split opinions on permanently esta…
That's César Camacho, a UVM junior and U.S. citizen who grew up in Ecuador and now carries his passport at all times with a location tracking app at his mother's request. The piece paints a sobering picture of how federal immigration policy is rippling through Vermont's colleges. At Middlebury, a…
Owner Jaret Williams, a 28 year old UVM grad, opened Vermont's first and only rhythm arcade on College Street last October after inheriting some money. The concept draws from Game Underground in Waltham, Massachusetts, and Williams, who is trans, has been intentional about creating an inclusive, …
The logs were discovered during a routine dredging project near Perkins Pier, and UVM's Consulting Archaeology Program is now studying the cuts and tree rings to pinpoint exactly when the timbers were hewn. The original wharf dates to the early 1800s and was essentially what made Burlington a fun…
Sen. Bernie Sanders has called for a national moratorium on new data centers, and Vermont lawmakers are considering two bills that would either regulate or outright pause construction for four years. The concern is largely preemptive since no serious proposals exist to build a large scale facilit…
This first installment of a two part series from UVM's student paper examines the estimated 1,200 to 1,500 migrant workers sustaining Vermont's $5.4 billion dairy industry, with roughly 70 to 90% of farms relying on their labor. Because dairy operates year round, many workers can't access the fed…
Nine current or former UVM students competed at the Milan Cortina Games, and three came home with a combined four medals. Ogden earned two silvers (the individual sprint and team sprint), making him the first Catamount with multiple podium finishes at a single Olympics. Ryan Cochran-Siegle added …
BETA Technologies founder and CEO Kyle Clark, an Essex native, will deliver the keynote at Champlain College's May 9 commencement and receive an honorary doctorate. The choice is a natural fit given BETA's deep ties to Vermont higher education, including its co-op program with UVM and its retenti…
Warmer winters and midseason thaws are disrupting the delicate freeze/thaw cycle that sugar maples depend on, pushing prime sugaring season earlier into February and March. Producers are turning to reverse osmosis machines and modern tubing systems to offset erratic conditions, but those investme…
Students in Professor Jennifer Dickinson's Museum Anthropology course collaborated with Fleming staff to curate a 20 piece installation exploring how memories and narratives shape our understanding of the past. Pieces range from Ming Dynasty carving replicas to a dress worn by a UVM student at he…
Red knitted hats inspired by Norwegian resistance caps from World War II have become a quiet but visible form of protest against federal immigration crackdowns, and the movement has taken off across Chittenden County. The pattern, dubbed "Melt the ICE," originated at a Minneapolis yarn shop and h…
A nice community moment: the entire Charlotte Central School loaded up seven buses to cheer on the UVM women's basketball team earlier this month. The piece also highlights the school's expanding after school club offerings (everything from Dungeons & Dragons to pickleball to Spanish), a fourth g…
[Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program Reopens Today](https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/february/23/manufactured-home-improvement-and-repair-program-reopens-february-23)
H.532, which passed the House in late January, would repeal a Vermont statute allowing colleges to force professors to retire at age 70. The bill is described as a technical correction since federal law has already prohibited mandatory retirement since 1994 via the Age Discrimination in Employmen…
The new all day café and bar occupies the ground floor corner of Burlington Square, the building that rose from what everyone called "the Pit." With 75 plus seats, a full bar, a panini and breakfast menu, and a just launched espresso martini program, Jitters is positioning itself as downtown's ne…
Contract negotiations between roughly 400 resident physicians and UVM Medical Center began in December, and the previous contract expired February 6. The residents, represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR-SEIU), are pushing for higher pay, childcare support, shift length caps, …
[Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Olympic Gold in Women's Slalom](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/sports/mikaela-shiffrin-wins-olympic-gold-in-womens-slalom/)
[Wintervale Brings Outdoor Recreation to the Intervale](https://www.vtcng.com/stowetoday/family_fun/wintervale-brings-outdoor-recreation-to-intervale/article_2a7f77a8-2599-4c77-9864-433041f02748.html)
Poulin, 28, died from cardiac arrest following complications from a necrotizing MRSA pneumonia infection while incarcerated at the Chittenden County Regional Correctional Facility. MRSA, a bacteria resistant to antibiotics, spreads more easily in crowded settings like prisons, though the Departme…
If you're craving green in February, two conservatories inside UVM's Main Campus Greenhouse are open to the public on weekdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, featuring subtropical and tropical species from around the world. The broader facility houses over 400 plant species and supports everything from a 60…
Chef and owner Celine Eid opened La Di Da at 294 North Winooski Avenue last September in the former Despacito space, and it's quickly become a go to spot in the Old North End. Slices run $3.50 to $5.50 and whole 18 inch pies go for $26 to $36, with standouts like the chimichurri and the spicy Gem…
Seven Days' weekly event picks for February 11 through 18 lead with Nella performing tonight at the UVM Recital Hall through the Lane Series. The list also highlights comedian Stavros Halkias at the Flynn (that was Thursday, and it was sold out too!), the Junction Dance Festival's Midwinter Motio…
This UVM student op ed makes a case that social media trends and YouTuber culture are flattening photography into a uniform, algorithm friendly product at the expense of genuine artistic expression. Author Robert Stark, a published wildlife photographer, argues that beginners are being funneled i…
That vivid image comes from UVM Extension associate professor Kris Stepenuck, who is leading efforts to reduce road salt use in the Lake Champlain basin. Vermont spreads between 225,000 and 275,000 metric tons of salt annually, and seven tributaries in the region are now state-designated as "impa…
Bishnu Pokhrel, a 24-year-old UVM grad who moved to the U.S. from Nepal as a child, opened Instant House at 4 Pearl Street in Essex Junction on January 21. The concept is inspired by the South Korean self-serve instant ramen bar trend that has been blowing up on TikTok: customers pick a packaged …
Champlain College's Center for Financial Literacy has extended its free online personal finance education program through April 30. The timing is significant: Act 73 requires the Secretary of Education and the State Board of Education to recommend statewide graduation standards, and the Secretary…
The Winter Games kick off Friday in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, and Vermont's delegation runs deep. Beyond marquee names like Jessie Diggins, Ryan Cochran-Siegle, and Mikaela Shiffrin, the state is sending competitors across disciplines. South Burlington's Kevin Drury just notched his first ski …
Burlington singer-songwriter Grace Palmer is gearing up for a full length LP expected this spring, tentatively titled Everybody Is Somebody, with new singles rooted in social justice and climate change. The 25 year old Connecticut native landed in Vermont after COVID cut short a Nashville stint, …
Vermont posted the largest population decline by percentage in the country last year, losing more than 1,800 residents. For the second consecutive year, more people moved away than relocated here, reversing the modest gains made during the pandemic when the state netted some 6,700 new residents. …
The Catamounts topped UMBC 64 to 55 Wednesday night to claim sole possession of first place in the America East. Vermont's defense held the conference's top scoring offense to nearly 19 points below their average, forcing just 32.7 percent shooting. TJ Hurley led the way with 18 points on 7 of 11…
Nikhil Goyal, an adjunct assistant professor at UVM and former senior policy advisor to Sen. Bernie Sanders, launched his campaign for the Chittenden Central seat as a Democrat/Progressive. His platform centers on property tax relief, education funding, healthcare costs, and affordable housing. G…
Highlights include jazz guitarist Badi Assad on January 30, Venezuelan singer Nella on February 13, and a cappella group Roomful of Teeth with Gabriel Kahane on April 17. Elsewhere in local music news, Burlington garage rockers Robber Robber got a shoutout from the New York Times, which named the…
The South Burlington firm has proposed partnering with helicopter operator Metro Aviation to move medical supplies between Vermont and northern New York, potentially launching later this year. The proposal responds to Trump's "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" executive order, which instructs …
The Center for Community News announced three key appointments: Courtney Lamdin, formerly of Seven Days, joins as Community News Service editor; Scott Finn's role expands to UVM's first lecturer of journalism and democracy; and Sima Bhowmik has been hired as research assistant professor after ser…
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The "better burger," now the default order at UVM dining halls, blends local ground beef with mushroom mycelium to reduce the carbon footprint of the university's beef program by 30%. Beyond the environmental benefits, the burgers contain less saturated fat and more B vitamins, vitamin D, and fib…
Burlington's first year round community gospel choir, led by cofounder Jonathan Ellwanger, will perform at Champlain College this week as part of MLK Day festivities. The 25 member choir welcomes singers of all backgrounds and religious affiliations, learning music by ear in a supportive environm…
Two partnership programs between UVM Health, Norwich University, and Vermont State University have graduated 31 students since August, with 10 earning Bachelor's degrees and 21 earning Master's degrees in nursing. The programs, supported by over $1.5 million in grant funding, allow employees to c…
Starting January 20, patients and visitors entering the UVM Medical Center ED can bring personal bags again, ending the clear plastic bag policy that's been in place since 2023. The new scanners will screen bags quickly while maintaining security standards, a direct response to patient and visito…
Months after students brought complaints about mushrooms growing in bathrooms, pests, and ceiling leaks to city leaders, UVM administration acknowledged at Thursday's ordinance committee meeting that things need to change. The city's zoning and inspections director presented a first draft checkli…
Herb Leff, an 81 year old retired UVM psychology professor, has converted three rooms of his Burlington condo into recording studios where he creates what he calls "free form art music" nearly every night. His instruments include traditional gear alongside pots, pans, and even a rubber chicken th…
After 25 years of continuous research on Mount Mansfield's watersheds, UVM researchers found their original hypothesis was wrong: Stowe Mountain Resort hasn't significantly impacted stream chemistry. What they did find is more concerning for everyone. National Weather Service data shows the mount…
Hilda White, 95, has volunteered at UVM's Pringle Herbarium for 28 years, mounting an estimated 50,000 plant specimens. For her birthday, herbarium director Wes Testo surprised her by naming a Christmas fern he discovered in Colombia after her: Polystichum hildae. White helped save much of the co…
The city activated its first extreme cold weather shelter of the season Thursday night at the Miller Center, open to adults 18 and older with pets allowed. Here's the frustrating math: state funding kicks in only when wind chill hits negative 10 for four hours within a 24 hour period, meaning ear…
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont has launched a new website, VT Affordable Care, essentially urging its customers to shop around and skip the state's dominant hospital system when possible. The move reflects years of tension between the insurer, which lost $62.1 million last year, and UVM Health N…
Major Jackson, who taught at UVM from 2002 to 2020 and now splits time between Rochester, Vermont and Nashville, has a new anthology coming next fall from Storey Publishing: "A Bowl of Goodness: Nourishing Poems With a Side of Soup." The book pairs 65 poems with 24 recipes and reflections from wr…
A 71-5 rout of the University of Chicago capped an undefeated season for the Catamounts, who play in National Collegiate Rugby's Division II (not NCAA). This marks UVM's second national title in about a year, following last December's men's soccer championship. Worobel credited team chemistry bui…
BLUE BTV, a nonprofit founded in 2017, is partnering with the city to offer residents up to $2,000 for rain gardens, permeable driveways, and other projects that absorb stormwater before it reaches the lake. Runoff from Burlington and surrounding suburbs accounts for 16% of the excess phosphorus …
Rob Dow's departure for Penn State comes just weeks after the Catamounts' stunning upset loss to Hofstra in the NCAA tournament, ending what had been an undefeated season for the top seed in the country. Dow brought UVM its first national championship in any major sport last December, and his mov…
The Catamounts are in Houston for tonight's NCAA Division II semifinal against UNC Wilmington, carrying a 9-0 record and having outscored opponents by an average of 70 to 7. After a tough quarterfinal rally against Cornell, the team faces a physically imposing Seahawks squad with several players …
Marlene Tromp arrived in July from Boise State, where she weathered years of political battles over DEI programs with Idaho's Republican legislature. The contrast with predecessor Suresh Garimella, who was seen as distant and inaccessible, has been stark. Tromp has been on a charm offensive, meet…
Belleville Bakery owner Shelley MacDonald started selling nine dollar banana cakes that require customers to share what they're proud of, and the response has been extraordinary. One story about a woman who planned to buy the cake after finishing cancer treatment went viral, prompting donations f…
UVM students are increasingly using hobby-tracking apps like Strava and Spotify for social connection and self-quantification. While these platforms offer community, they also bring pressure. Senior Daria Falkowski called Strava "actually obsessive and a little problematic," noting that Burlingto…
City councilors unanimously passed a resolution seeking accountability from UVM and Champlain College after students described mold, leaks, rodent infestations and defective heating in dorms. The resolution requires universities to share inspection data and complaint procedures within three month…
Alexander Zolotas, founder of Riding for Recovery, will motorcycle from Vermont to Panama this spring to raise $50,000 for the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County and awareness for addiction recovery. After a decade of active addiction that ended with a coma in 2018, Zolotas completed UVM's…
Two-time breast cancer survivor Lyn Coupal leads a community sewing workshop December 13-14 at Generator Makerspace to produce shower bags for UVM Medical Center oncology patients recovering from surgery. The free workshops welcome volunteers of any experience level to help create bags that allow…
Vermont's winter calendar bursts with activities from Shelburne Museum's Winter Lights installation running through January 4, featuring circus performances every Saturday, to the Grand Kyiv Ballet's Nutcracker at Lyndon Institute December 10-11. Middlebury College hosts the Isaiah J. Thompson Tr…
Two 1950s-era Steenbeck 16mm film editing machines have been restored for student use at UVM's film and television studies department. Professor Deborah Ellis, who secured the donated machines, says they will debut in the spring "Archival Filmmaking" course, allowing students to physically cut an…
The tiny Burlington venue that started on maxed out credit cards in November 2000 has become the beating heart of the local music scene, hosting multiple daily shows across every imaginable genre. Anderson originally planned to run it for only five years and considered pulling a "Bilbo Baggins" d…
The UVM Student Tenant Union presented photographic evidence to Burlington City Council, including fungi in bathrooms, perpetually leaky ceilings, and silverfish infestations. Unlike traditional apartments, college dorms are exempt from routine city inspections, and UVM hasn't filed required annu…
The program released $845,000 to 169 graduates who stayed in Vermont for two years after graduating in 2023, with nearly half being UVM alumni. As Vermont faces an aging workforce crisis with 22% of the population over 65, this $5,000 stipend incentivizes young talent to remain, requiring full-ti…
Governor Scott and Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak unveiled a 14-point public safety plan offering state police patrols, a pretrial supervision program for repeat offenders, and a UVM Medical Center mobile addiction treatment van. The plan includes both accountability measures like requiring service provid…
Justice Sotomayor delivered the first Supreme Court address at UVM in over two decades, engaging with students about perseverance in divisive times and the importance of civic engagement. The liberal justice, part of the Court's 6-3 minority, emphasized that young people are her source of hope wh…
Three UVM students launched GiftDrive in September, a platform that lets nonprofits list specific items they need for donors to purchase with just clicks, with goods delivered directly to organizations. Eight Vermont nonprofits have already joined, with Colchester Community Food Shelf receiving 1…
UVM research projects face funding delays as the federal shutdown enters its 18th day, though student aid programs remain unaffected as essential services. The university initially self-funds research before federal reimbursement, with administrators preparing to delay large purchases and new hir…
The fund earned an 11.4% return last year, its highest in 25 years, with distributions going to UVM, Vermont State Colleges, and VSAC for non-loan tuition assistance. About 675 students received scholarships averaging $1,400 each, with 73% being first-generation college students.
Ever felt like our healthcare system up in Burlington isn’t quite up-to-par? Political scientist Alex Garlick's new book "Pre-Existing Conditions" explores how lobbying shapes health policy, finding that each state lobbyist adds roughly $7 per capita to health care costs. Garlick, who worked as a…
UVM's new South Burlington apartment complexes aim to ease Burlington's 2.2% rental vacancy rate, with Catamount Run offering 620 beds and Catamount East providing 164. However, students report significant vacancies at Catamount Run due to prices ranging from $1,123 to $2,029 per person monthly, …
Swanton resident Tamara Mathieu has gained 3,403 TikTok followers sharing her experience in what the Southern Poverty Law Center calls a "Christian fundamentalist cult." Mathieu, who joined with her husband in 1998 seeking community, describes a "totally patriarchal" system requiring women's comp…
The BTV Stolen Bike Report and Recovery Facebook group has reunited nearly 900 bikes with owners since 2022, including a UVM student's bike recovered within hours after thieves cut through a deck rail to steal it lock and all. The volunteer-run group crowd-sources searches after victims file poli…
The Bolton Valley Resort president received Champlain College's 64-year-old Distinguished Citizen Award for her work revitalizing the family ski area into a four-season destination while championing small businesses and working families across Vermont. DesLauriers, who returned to Bolton Valley i…
Only half of the 53 maple syrup samples tested by the state last season met Vermont's strict grading standards, with color being the biggest issue as products tested too dark for their grade. The new facility, funded by a Leahy Institute grant, offers high-tech testing equipment to help producers…
The Burlington native's journey from attending UVM soccer camps as a kid to joining the team represents a full circle moment for local athletics. After excelling at Burlington High School and transferring to Worcester Academy for tougher competition, Barlow earned his spot on UVM's first national…
The Catamounts maintained their unbeaten streak at 8-0-4 despite failing to capitalize on seven corner kicks against Harvard. Goalkeeper Niklas Herceg recorded his fifth shutout of the season, leading America East in that category as UVM prepares for Saturday's Rally Against Cancer game against U…
Vermont's losing two federal energy grants as the Department of Energy terminates over 200 renewable energy projects nationwide. UVM's losing $3.4 million for studying place based renewable power generation while South Burlington's Beta Technologies is losing $1.8 million meant to develop battery…
Dr. Imelda Muller, a 2017 UVM Larner College of Medicine graduate, has been selected as one of NASA's 10 new astronaut candidates from a pool of 8,000 applicants. The 34-year-old anesthesiologist and naval lieutenant brings expertise in extreme environment medicine from her work as an undersea me…
UVM's educator licensure programs have received the prestigious Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement Award from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation. The award recognizes the College of Education and Social Services' seven-year self-study process and com…
Operations will conclude June 30, 2026, with a new partnership with Temple University providing access to semester programs in Japan, Italy and Spain instead. The announcement caught alumni by surprise, many of whom credit these programs as pivotal experiences. Recent grads are reaching out to ea…
Education leaders gathered at Champlain College Thursday to discuss Vermont schools' future, with potential federal cuts and DEI programs under threat as major concerns. The conference, organized by Middlebury College junior Addie Lentzner, emphasized the importance of student voice in education …
Progressive councilors announced plans to grow Burlington's housing trust fund by $1 million through a city property transfer tax, require UVM to maintain affordable student housing, use the state CHIP program for permanently affordable homes, and seek a charter change for rent stabilization. The…
The health network's president and CEO resigned Thursday, less than a week after state regulators slammed the Network for high executive compensation and cost of care. The announcement comes as the network's 19 top executives collected $3 million in bonuses last year while ending kidney transplan…
The UVM Lane Series kicks off its 70th anniversary season tonight, continuing a legacy that has brought everyone from a young Yo Yo Ma to Ike and Tina Turner to Burlington stages. Director Natalie Neuert, only the fourth in the series' history, focuses this season on vocal music and international…
The Green Mountain Care Board slashed nearly $95 million from hospital revenues, with UVM Medical Center absorbing $88.5 million in cuts. Board chair Owen Foster excoriated the health network as "an expensive and ineffective layer of overpriced and unnecessary corporate bureaucracy," citing the "…
The Catamounts celebrated their 2024 championship with rings at Halverson's Upstreet Cafe Sunday night, while launching a new "Cats Pride" subscription service for fans seeking special perks and team access.
David Ismail's 48th-minute goal broke Akron's season-long shutout streak, marking Vermont's highest-ranked regular season victory in program history. Goalkeeper Niklas Herceg anchored the defense with three crucial saves to preserve the 1-0 upset during the Catamounts' Rally Around Mental Health …
The Green Mountain Care Board slashed the medical center's $2.4 billion budget, demanding reduced charges to commercial insurers and accusing the UVM Health Network of using inflated Vermont rates to subsidize its failing New York operations. The board also cut funding for a proposed 9% executive…
The $199,942 Leahy Institute grant establishes quality testing at UVM's Proctor Maple Research Center, addressing concerns that some retail syrup doesn't meet Vermont Grade A standards.
Princeton professor Arvind Narayanan, co-author of "AI Snake Oil" and recipient of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI recognition, will speak at Saint Michael's College on September 11 at 7 PM about distinguishing genuine AI capabilities from industry hype. His book serves as this year's co…
Former Human Services secretary Mike Smith's scathing memo accused UVM Medical Center of "spinning" the narrative about its proposed $2.4 billion budget, noting that despite claims of cost-cutting through layoffs and service reductions, the hospital actually projects increases in revenue, staff, …
After an extremely wet spring, Vermont has received only 25 to 75 percent of normal rainfall since June while temperatures run 2 to 4 degrees above average. Trees are showing severe stress with browning leaves, premature leaf drop, and branch dieback. The drought weakens natural defenses, making …
The incoming class includes 563 Vermonters, with 221 taking advantage of the expanded UVM Promise program that now covers tuition for families earning under $100,000. First-generation students jumped to 14% of the class while male enrollment rose to 40%, bucking national trends of young men skipp…
Marlene Tromp officially began July 1 as UVM's 28th president after leaving Boise State amid Idaho's intense anti-DEI political climate, bringing along CFO Alicia Estey who helped eliminate a $15 million deficit at their former institution. Tromp's $575,000 salary comes as she inherits Vermont's …
Thursday's move-in day brought fresh energy to the UVM campus as first-year students hauled their belongings into dorms. Despite nationwide uncertainty around DEI debates and federal funding challenges, President Marlene Tromp struck an optimistic tone about the university's adaptability. Interes…
The national champion Catamounts returned to Virtue Field Thursday night for a sold-out opener against Sacred Heart. The transformation in fan enthusiasm is staggering: season ticket sales rocketed from under 100 to almost 1,400 following their championship run. Beer sales, expanded merchandise, …
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[CVS Manager Wins National Recognition](https://patch.com/vermont/burlington-vt/burlington-store-manager-receives-prestigious-cvs-health-company-recognition) Church Street CVS manager Kevin Richer earned a 2025 National Paragon Award for community impact and business savvy. His pre-eclipse mercha…
The Vermont Youth Leaders in Aging program will deploy 30 to 50 high schoolers to senior communities every other week starting this September, engaging residents through art, music, and cooking activities. With Vermont ranking as the third oldest state and a quarter of our population expected to …
Over 2,500 unionized UVM employees are protesting a mandatory insurance audit requiring them to submit birth certificates and marriage licenses to Willis Towers Watson, a company that reported a data breach in 2023. The university's paying up to $114,000 for the audit to verify dependent eligibil…
Vermont Green FC capped off their undefeated season with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Seattle's Ballard FC in Saturday night's USL League Two championship at UVM's Virtue Field. It was electric there at Virtue Field! Check out the link to see incredible photos. The match drew thousands of fans wh…
Vermont's largest hospital system is cutting 77 non-clinical positions and leaving dozens more vacant to save over $5 million as part of $185 million in spending reductions by next year. The cuts span finance, patient registration, HR, and IT departments, with some layoffs immediate and others ex…
Vermont Green FC's magical season continued Friday night with a 3-1 overtime victory over Virginia's Lionsbridge FC in the USL Eastern Conference finals. The team now hosts Alabama's Dothan United in Sunday's national semifinals at 6:30 PM, with tickets likely to vanish just as quickly. Since its…
New UVM President Marlene Tromp arrives from Boise State at a precarious moment, facing federal research funding cuts, enrollment pressures, and ongoing budget challenges. In her first major interview, Tromp committed to increasing Vermont student enrollment while acknowledging the demographic re…
Burlington Square's south tower opens in August, finally transforming the former mall site downtown after years as an eyesore nicknamed "the Pit." The $300 million two tower project features Vermont's first AC Hotel by Marriott occupying floors 2-7 with 161 rooms, while floors 8-11 house 53 apart…
It's been a big week for the local economy, with several major funding awards announced for key projects across the area. The aging [Winooski River Bridge](https://www.wcax.com/2025/07/17/federal-money-secured-winooski-bridge-replacement/), a critical artery handling 25,000 cars a day, has secure…
This update on the coalition studying our lake's health shows the persistent, often invisible, challenges facing Lake Champlain. While Vermont's 2020 single use plastic bag ban has shown measurable positive effects, research now points to foam plastics, like Styrofoam, as a major ongoing culprit.…
It's a treat for local basketball fans to see so many Catamount legends back in town and playing together. They came on Wednesday to practice together, however the tournament is held in Syracuse. The creation of the "Green Mountain Men" for The Basketball Tournament (TBT) speaks volumes about the…
Champlain College is grappling with the same financial and enrollment issues hitting small private colleges across the country. While the administration frames the phasing out of majors like law and accounting as a strategic modernization, some students and faculty express deep concern. They fear…
This federal grant is a significant step towards tackling a problem every Vermonter is aware of: the severe shortage of mental health professionals, especially outside of Chittenden County. By funding Ph.D. students and partnering with community health centers, UVM is directly addressing the work…
Responding to a letter from over 100 downtown businesses, the council is exploring a public nudity ordinance. The proposal now heads to a committee, which will have to sort out the details, such as potential exceptions for events like UVM’s traditional naked bike ride. This is a delicate balancin…
Five years after Vermont banned single use plastic bags, a University of Vermont study confirms the policy's effectiveness. The dramatic reduction shows a significant shift in consumer behavior, with most people opting for reusable bags rather than simply switching to paper. The findings suggest …
Amidst local news of budgets and businesses, there's a significant point of pride for our community's healthcare. The University of Vermont Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the top pediatric centers in the nation. This accolade speaks volumes about the quality of care and the ded…
This is a notable setback for the ambitious initiative led by UVM and GlobalFoundries, aimed at boosting next generation semiconductor development right here in Vermont. While tech hub officials express disappointment, they’re not throwing in the towel and plan to reapply, emphasizing the project…
Tomorrow, May 20th, marks Clinical Trials Awareness Day, and it is impressive to see the UVM Cancer Center playing such a key role in vital research within our community. With over one hundred clinical trials active last year, their efforts ensure local access to innovative treatments. This is es…
Get ready for a bustling weekend around UVM as nearly three thousand students celebrate their graduation. Beyond the bachelor's degrees, hundreds more will receive master's, doctoral, and medical degrees. Heads up for road closures near campus starting Friday and extending through Sunday, particu…
As college students depart, the city and UVM are once again teaming up for the Spring Move Out Project, a welcome initiative to reduce waste and give perfectly good items a second life. It’s a testament to the community spirit that so much of what’s collected finds a new home, keeping it off the …
Visa policy changes are putting UVM’s significant international student community on edge. With international doctoral students comprising over 25% of all doctoral candidates, UVM faces potential impacts on research and cultural diversity. Support resources are available through the Office of Int…
UVM’s removal of explicit DEI language aligns with a controversial federal directive. Campus community members express concern about the future of diversity and inclusion programs, highlighting ongoing tensions in higher education policy.
While search rates dropped during the pandemic, they’re back up—and not equitably. White drivers were more likely to have contraband, yet drivers of color were still searched at higher rates. The data’s sparking renewed scrutiny of police practices across Chittenden County.
Maple-glazed tofu might sound boutique, yet the project’s bigger aim is locking in 25 percent local sourcing by 2030. If it sticks, campus dining could become one of the state’s stealth stimulus programs for small farms.
Base salaries jump 4 percent retroactive to last July with more raises queued up through 2026. Minimum wage on campus rises above $20 an hour, proving that even in higher ed, inflation never graduates.
It’s great seeing future nurses, lab techs, and therapists exploring their options here at home. Healthcare worker shortages are no joke, so events like these are a win-win. If you know any budding medical minds, give them a nudge to check out these fairs and keep their talent local.
While it might sound technical, these budget moves ripple through everything from patient billing to local job stability. It’s encouraging to see some traction on these talks, even if the road has been bumpy.
While this settlement adds some clarity to the financial puzzle, it doesn’t exactly roll back the serious cuts already on the table. Still, local officials hope these moves stabilize a hospital system that’s been strapped for funds and facing tough decisions. Fingers crossed this is a step toward…
The Catamounts will be shaking up their roster as another pair of athletes pursue new hardwood horizons. UVM might be losing a key distributor, but that just means younger players get a chance to step up. No doubt the benches in Patrick Gym will be buzzing with talk of next season’s potential lin…
UVM’s newest president arrives with a track record of boosting graduation rates and research at her previous institutions. It’s safe to say the campus is abuzz with both curiosity and cautious optimism. If Tromp can keep those numbers climbing, we might just have another reason to brag about our …
A team at UVM says they can forecast changes in turbidity and other metrics by pulling from decades of data. If it can work for New York City’s complex water system, it may soon help spot trouble areas right in Vermont’s streams and lakes. One more reason to keep an eye on campus research—sometim…
It’s a promising run for the Catamounts, who found a groove just in time for the conference playoffs. Expect the stands at Patrick Gym to stay packed if they keep up this energy. And yes, if you’re reading this before tip-off, they host UMBC tonight (Mar. 10) at 6:00 p.m. in the semifinals—so con…
BU caught the Catamounts on a tough night at Gutterson. With the Hockey East playoffs on the horizon, Vermont’s aiming to regroup and sharpen their defensive play. After all, nobody likes giving up a six-spot at home, especially on Senior Night.
A slow start cost the Catamounts despite Whitaker’s big day. They’ll look to bounce back as they head into conference action against UMBC on March 15. Watch for some tactical adjustments—there’s a lot of talent on this roster just waiting to break out.
When an offensive spark like that ignites, it’s a good day to be a Catamount. O’Connor and company are inching towards conference play with serious momentum. Keep tabs on this squad if you want to see more highlight-worthy moves and final scores.
In typical Burlington fashion, folks are banding together to support science. Organizers say they hope these marches light a fire under local leadership to keep research afloat in Vermont.
A huge showing for UVM Nordic as McColgan and Sweet both snagged silver. The Catamounts are still in the overall hunt, proving once again that Vermont’s love of skiing isn’t just for weekend warriors.
A second-half surge sealed the deal for UVM women’s hoops, who are making a serious statement in the postseason. With balanced scoring and strong defense, this squad looks ready for the next round.
Nathhorst’s podium finish keeps UVM on the national map for alpine skiing. Watch for more Catamount action as the final NCAA Championship events wrap up this weekend.
It’s a stressful turn for anyone hoping to join the university in the near future. Administration says the pause is temporary, but folks on campus are bracing for ripple effects as state and federal budget battles continue.
The women’s squad keeps racking up honors right before their playoff push. With Vito stealing passes and Olson lighting up the scoreboard, this team is ready to make noise in the conference tournament.
All eyes are on the Catamount skiers as they chase national titles. Clément’s strong run keeps Vermont in the thick of things. Day two of the championships could bring more medals back to Burlington.
Their push comes as the bar-related shooting last year remains on people’s minds. The measure will go before voters on Town Meeting Day, so expect more conversation around this charter change as Election Day approaches.
The Catamounts continue their impressive run and hope to carry this momentum into Senior Day on Saturday.
A strong second half turned things around for UVM, setting them up nicely for their matchup at UMBC this weekend.
This Valentine’s Day gesture from a Waterbury native studying abroad warmed hearts on both sides of the world. He swapped shoes with his girlfriend because her feet hurt, and a viral video later, his life lesson is to always keep a spare pair. We’ll call that a stride in the right direction.
The men’s basketball team sits in second place in the America East standings and heads to the Garden State on a hot streak. TJ Hurley’s consistent scoring has been a highlight—fingers crossed for more of the same as they look to secure a postseason advantage.
UVM women’s lacrosse fought hard on the road but couldn’t claw back after Fairfield’s late scoring run. Still, there were a few bright spots, including a breakout performance from freshman Caitlin Haggerty. The team heads to Brown next, hoping to turn those flashes of offense into a complete game.
Some folks argue it will help preserve affordable housing options, while others worry it may restrict the university’s growth. Legislators are balancing community interests and UVM’s desire to expand.
It’s uplifting to see neighbors supporting neighbors. If you needed a reason to smile or do something kind this week, let this remind you that small gestures can become big moments.
They’ll look to turn things around next game. It’s early in the season, and there’s plenty of time to regroup and push forward.
Momentum is on their side as the postseason nears. Keep an eye on them if you love a defensive showdown.
Despite the scoreboard, the Catamounts showed flashes of top-notch play. They’ll have a chance for redemption in the Hockey East playoffs.
Skiing tradition runs deep here, so a second-place finish bodes well for the NCAA Championships ahead.
With top-10 marks rolling in, the team is poised for an impressive finish. They’ll look to carry that energy into the next round.
The team found their spark, and it showed on the scoreboard. Expect more fireworks if they can keep up that energy.
When records start falling, you know the team is peaking. Keep an eye on these Catamounts for some exciting championship meets ahead.
Amid cost-cutting measures, the network initially planned to shutter the centers but will continue operations at a loss. Patient advocates praised the move, calling it critical to rural healthcare access.
Following an impressive stretch of away wins, the Catamounts look to upset a top-ranked Boston College squad. The two-game series marks UVM’s first home appearance in over a month.
Despite Priede’s 17 points and 12 rebounds, Vermont dropped to 10-3 in America East play. The Cats head to UMass Lowell next, hoping to regain momentum before the conference tournament.
Powered by standout performances across multiple events, UVM holds first place in the conference championships. The meet continues through the weekend, with the Cats eyeing more podium finishes.
Tight defense in the final minutes helped the Catamounts hold Bryant’s offense in check. Up next, UVM hosts UMass Lowell Saturday, looking to continue its run toward the top of the conference standings.
Apparently, training in Vermont’s frigid conditions builds discipline—and accolades. Big congrats to the cadets and staff who keep that tradition of excellence alive in Burlington.
If this is how UVM swims at the start of the meet, the rest of the conference better brace for a splash. A strong relay plus more finals ahead spells excitement for Catamount fans.
Some lawmakers were openly skeptical about recent service cuts, while others offered more supportive feedback. The ongoing conversation signals that statehouse pressure on the network will remain high as officials debate funding, bonuses, and Vermont-to-New-York cash flow.
The Catamounts walked away with a strong road win, holding second place in the conference. Keep an eye on Hurley’s hot streak if you’re planning to catch the next home game.
Shutting down an opponent like that takes discipline, and the team proved they have it. With their momentum growing, expect a fun match on Thursday.
A tough finish for the Catamounts, but they put up a fight on the road. Next weekend’s home series will offer a chance for redemption against a top conference rival.
They nearly staged a comeback, though the empty-netter sealed it for the Crusaders. There’s still time to regroup before their final regular-season home stand later this week.
It’s a big leap for the university, promising broader grant funding and bolstering its reputation for innovation. Good news for curious minds and for the local economy that thrives on cutting-edge research.
UVM Skiing stays hot on the slopes—and on the scoreboard. With multiple top-10 finishes, the Catamounts look ready to give fans an exciting rest of the season.
Women’s Lacrosse is off to a high-scoring start. With three different players netting hat-tricks, it’s safe to say the team found its groove early.
UVM Men’s Basketball is sharing the ball and racking up the points—nothing like good chemistry to keep the momentum going in conference play.
Women’s Hoops continues to impress—anytime you see a career-high performance from a key player, it bodes well for the rest of the schedule.
This new certificate promises real-world training for folks eyeing a career in hotels, resorts, and restaurants—great news for anyone looking to jump into Vermont’s bustling tourism scene (and hopefully snag some sweet industry perks).
Dr. Mashkuri’s community-driven initiatives have paved new paths for substance use treatment and recovery in central Vermont. It’s always uplifting to see local medical pros recognized for making a difference.
UVM looks to keep momentum after a solid win against UAlbany. Swing by Patrick Gym if you need a midwinter hoops fix, or tune in on ESPN+ to cheer from your couch.
That’s how you start the season off with a bang. Two hat-tricks in a single game never hurts, either.
The Cats keep climbing the conference standings. Keep an eye on Hurley — if he’s hot, Vermont’s in good shape.
A statement win against a ranked foe has fans fired up for the season’s final push.
Big second periods have been Vermont’s secret weapon lately. They’ll look to build on that with playoffs looming.
This study hopes to figure out if ketamine might be an equally potent alternative—minus some of fentanyl’s more challenging side effects. If it can help treat pain without fueling the opioid crisis, that’s a conversation worth having.
With travel nurses costing a small fortune, the hospital is recruiting permanent staff to save money and ensure continuity of care. Let’s hope this trend holds since nurse retention is always good medicine.
After a dream season, it’s no shock that UVM’s beloved coach is drawing attention. Fans are crossing their fingers (and tail feathers, for that Catamount flair) for a deal that keeps him on the pitch right here.
A tough final score for the Catamounts, but an early tally in a milestone matchup is always something to celebrate. Here’s hoping they bounce back at Gutterson with a home crowd advantage next time.
Move over, maple swirl—Bogues might be our new local hero. The Cats are clawing their way up the standings, so let’s hope they keep draining those buzzer-beaters.
The scoreboard might have been tighter than downtown parking, but a win’s a win. Now if only we could break our mid-winter losing streak against lingering ice.