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UVM Health to Suspend Weight Loss Drug Coverage for Its Employees

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 …

Leunig's Bistro to Expand to South Burlington's City Center

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 …

Burlington Gears Up for Its July 3 America 250 Bash

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…

Worsening tick activity may be new normal, state officials say

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…

Where to Watch the World Cup Around Burlington

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…

UVM Health Cuts More Than 140 Jobs

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…

Scott Vetoes Bill to Speed Up Hospital Price Reform

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…

Catholic Diocese to Sell South Burlington Headquarters

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…

Firefighters Rescue Person From Water Near North Beach

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UVM Health Cuts 142 Positions

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…

'Like Christmas' for Vermont's Congolese Community as Congo Makes the World Cup

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…

Vermonters Can Now Hire Help by the Hour Through the Tuktu App

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 …

UVM Medical Center Resident Doctors Rally for a New Contract

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…

UVM to Get $12M in State Funding for New Athletic Venue

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…

As UVM Students Move Out, 'Hippie Christmas' Leaves Burlington With the Cleanup

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…

Lawmakers Pass Bill Targeting Health Care Costs

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…

Vermont Summer 2026 Events Not to Miss, From Sports to Theater

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…

Burlington Council Green-Lights Major South End Development

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,…

New UVM Women's Basketball Coach Talks Coaching Style, Family and Vermont Community

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…

UVM Faces Enrollment Decline and $12 Million Budget Deficit

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.…

UVM Opens Lyndon Weather Station Hoping to Fill Gaps in Flood Prediction

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…

Human Language Is Biased Towards Safety, UVM Study Challenges 70-Year Consensus

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…

UVM Health Must Cut Expenses by $300 Million in Three Years, Independent Liaison Finds

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…

Vermont Senate Passes Budget Bill After Debate Over Using Student Aid Fund for UVM Sports Complex

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 Partners With Rural Communities on Flood Resilience

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…

UVM Announces Speakers for 225th Commencement

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…

Beta Technologies Partners with Champlain College to Build Talent Pipeline

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…

Study Says Building More Homes in Burlington Won't Lower Costs

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…

Champlain College to Discipline Students Who Protested Professor

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…

Artists Explore 'Human Impact' on the Environment at BCA Center

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 …

Racial Disparities in Vermont Traffic Stops Resurge After Covid-Era Dip, Study Finds

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…

As Immigration to Vermont Drops, a 'Demographic Cliff' Looms

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 …

Conversation Continues Over Housing Standards in Burlington

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Vermont's Love-Hate Relationship With Fast Food

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…

Upcoming UVM Home Games:

[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…

UVM Medical Center Is Losing $460,000 Every Day

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…

Bill Banning Herbicide Linked to Parkinson's Moves to Senate

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. …

Vermont State Eliminates Residential Option in Williston

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 …

Williston Businesses Receive SBA Honors

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Beta CEO to Give Champlain College Grad Speech

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Colchester Avenue Partly Closing for Water Main Work

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UVM Wants to Use State Scholarship Money to Pay for a New Sports Complex. Vermont Legislators Are Skeptical.

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…

Green Maple Production Doesn't Cost Any Green, Study Finds

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…

UVM Concert Choir Performs Classic and New Springtime Works

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…

International migration to Chittenden County plummeted last year, new data shows

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…

Bert Kreischer, Nick Offerman, Fleet Foxes singer top upcoming VT shows

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…

The Abenaki of Odanak and Wôlinak Speak in UVM Course

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…

Small Vermont Colleges Work to Adapt to Changing Landscape

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…

Harbor Dredging Project Wraps Up in Burlington

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How Students Are Making a Difference: Civic Engagement at UVM

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's New Strategic Plan Looks Ahead to Implementation

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…

Battle of the Bands Finale at Higher Ground

UVM Women to Face No. 13 Louisville in NCAA Basketball Tournament

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…

Burlington Voters Have Their Say on Town Meeting Day

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…

Trump's Policies Complicate the Lives of Foreign Students

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…

The Dragon's Dojo Brings Rhythm Games and Community to Burlington

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, …

Burlington Waterfront Dredging Uncovers Artifacts From City's First Wharf

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…

Concern Over Big Data Centers Is Growing. Is Vermont Likely to Get One?

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…

The Migrant Labor Behind Vermont's Dairy Industry

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…

UVM Catamounts Notch Record Performance in 2026 Winter Olympics

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 …

Champlain College Announces Kyle Clark as 2026 Commencement Speaker

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…

As Winters Get Warmer, Maple Farmers Are Learning to Adapt

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…

"Memory Fields": Fleming Museum Introduces New Installation Curated by UVM Students

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…

'Craftivism' Makes a Comeback as Local Knitters Spin Yarns About ICE Resistance

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…

Charlotte Central School Attends UVM Basketball Game

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…

UVM Grounds Crew Laid Off in Favor of Private Contractors

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Vermont Bill Would Repeal Retirement Mandate for Professors

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…

Jitters Café & Lounge Buzzes All Day in Burlington Square

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…

Nearly 400 Vermont Resident Physicians Seek New Contract

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, …

The Faces and Fashion of the Burlington Vintage Market

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Downtown City Market Closed After Shoplifting Incident

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Vermont Philharmonic Presents 'Heritage in Harmony'

28-Year-Old Vermont Woman Held in Prison Died from Complications Caused by MRSA Infection

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…

Trees, Leaves and Greens: Exploring UVM's Greenhouse

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…

La Di Da Pizza Warms Burlington With New York-Style Pizza and Cheery Vibes

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…

Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont

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…

The Art of Photography Is Dying

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…

Studying How to Reduce Road Salt Impact on Lake Champlain

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…

Instant House Offers Self-Serve Ramen Bar in Essex Junction

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 Offers Free Personal Finance Program for Vermont Educators

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…

Meet the Vermonters Going to the 2026 Winter Olympics

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 …

Vermont Musician Grace Palmer Steps Up With a New Album

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 Population Declines Again

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. …

UVM Men's Basketball Takes Over First Place in the America East

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…

UVM Sociology Professor Enters Vermont State Senate Race

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…

On the Beat: Lane Series Returns

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…

Beta Technologies Seeks to Pilot Medical Flights in Vermont This Year

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 …

UVM's Center for Community News Announces New Hires and Promotions

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…

One Dead, One Injured in Burlington Apartment Fire

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UVM Continues Sustainability Efforts One Burger at a Time

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…

Green Mountain Gospel Choir Spreads Hope in Burlington

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…

Dozens of Students Earn Nursing Degrees Through Education Partnerships

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…

New Bag Scanners in UVM Medical Center Emergency Department Improve Safety

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…

Burlington Working on Guidelines for UVM Dorm Inspections After Student Outcry

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…

Retired UVM professor turns condo into multistudio music haven

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…

Mount Mansfield Study Looks at Effects of Shorter Winters

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…

Vermont Super Senior's Volunteer Efforts Immortalized in Plant Name

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…

Burlington Opens Emergency Shelter as Extreme Cold Approaches

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…

Vermont's largest health insurer tells you to avoid the state's largest hospital in new marketing campaign

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…

Poet and Part-Time Vermonter Major Jackson Pairs Poems With Soup

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…

UVM men's rugby team wins first-ever national championship

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…

Burlington Program Offers Homeowners Cash to Cut Stormwater Runoff

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 …

UVM Men's Soccer Coach, Who Led the Team to a National Championship, Steps Down

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…

UVM Rugby Gears Up for National Semifinal

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 …

New UVM President Tromp Gets High Grades — for Listening

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…

Burlington bakery goes viral for 'I Am Proud of Me' cakes

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…

Dating on Strava and Spotify as Social Media: Hobby-Tracking and Self Surveillance

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…

Burlington City Council Moves to Address UVM Students' Concerns on Dorm Conditions

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…

Vermont Man Plans 6,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey for Recovery

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…

Generator Makerspace Organizes Shower Bag Workshop for Cancer Patients

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…

Seven Winter Events to Brighten Vermont's Dark Season

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…

Restored 1950s film editing machines allow students to explore historical film production

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…

Causing a Scene: 25 Years of the Radio Bean

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…

UVM Students Pressure Officials to Improve Campus Housing

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…

Green Mountain Job Retention Program Enters Third Year

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…

City Officials See Promise in Scott's Burlington Safety Plan

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…

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Makes Historic Visit to UVM

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…

UVM Students Create an Online Donation Platform for Nonprofits

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…

Federal Shutdown Delays Research Funding, Student Aid Remains Secure

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…

Record $2.6M from State Higher Education Fund to Support Vermont Students

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.

UVM Professor Finds Link Between State-Level Lobbyists and Rising Health Care Costs

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…

Catamount Run and East: UVM's Next Step in the Housing Crisis

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, …

A Former Twelve Tribes Member Finds Her Voice Through TikTok

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…

Burlington Volunteer Group Recovers Nearly 900 Stolen Bikes in Three Years

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…

Champlain College Honors Lindsay DesLauriers as 2025 Distinguished Citizen

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…

New Lab to Help Vermont Maple Producers Meet Quality Standards

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…

UVM Men's Soccer Player Nash Barlow Living Lifelong Dream with Hometown Team

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…

No. 2 Men's Soccer at Harvard Ends in 0-0 Stalemate

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…

Department of Energy Cuts Funds for Beta Technologies, UVM Projects

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…

From deep seas to far space: UVM Medical School alum chosen as one of NASA's next astronauts

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 educator licensure programs earn national recognition

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…

Champlain College Closing Ireland and Montreal Campuses in 2026

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…

Students Join Discussion on the Future of Vermont's Education System

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 …

Burlington Progressive City Councilors Unveil Housing Plans

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…

UVM Health Network head Sunny Eappen to step down

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…

UVM Lane Series celebrates 70 years of bringing live music to Burlington

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…

Vermont regulator sets hospital budgets; largest cuts at UVM

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 "…

UVM Men's Soccer Team Receives Championship Rings

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.

No. 13 Men's Soccer Secures 1-0 Victory Over No. 3 Akron

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 …

State Regulators Cut $88 Million From UVM Medical Center's Budget

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…

UVM Extension Awarded Grant to Open Maple Testing Lab

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.

Author, expert in Artificial Intelligence to speak at Saint Michael's College

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…

State Regulators Urged to Cut UVM Medical Center's Budget

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, …

UVM Extension: Drought stress affecting Vermont trees and shrubs

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 …

UVM's Class of '29 reflects growing first-generation and male enrollment

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…

UVM and Middlebury get new presidents on same day, but not in the same way

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 …

Hundreds of first-year UVM students arrive on Burlington campus

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…

Excitement builds for fans ahead of UVM men's soccer home opener

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, …

BHS Students Count Down to Leaving the Mall

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New UVM Program Fosters Connections Between Seniors and Students

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 …

UVM faculty and staff unions protest third-party health insurance audit, citing privacy fears

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…

'Unbelievable. Unreal': Vermont Green FC wins national soccer championship

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…

UVM Health Network Announces Layoffs, Over $180M in Cuts

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 Wins Conference Championship at Sold-Out Virtue Field

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…

Q&A: New UVM President Marlene Tromp on In-State Enrollment, Staff Layoffs and Future of DEI on Campus

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…

Filling 'the Pit:' Burlington Square nearly open, after redevelopment of former mall site

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…

Millions in Federal and Coalition Funding Pour into Local Tech and Infrastructure Projects

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…

Researchers Double Down on Quantifying Microplastics in Lake Champlain

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.…

UVM Hoops Alumni Reunite for $1 Million Tournament

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…

Facing declining enrollment and financial headwinds, Burlington’s Champlain College reshapes its academic programs

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…

UVM secures $1.2M grant to address Vermont’s mental health workforce crisis

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…

Burlington advances public nudity ban after complaints from businesses and residents

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…

Plastic Bag Use Dropped 91 Percent After Ban, UVM Study Finds

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 …

University of Vermont Children's Hospital named among top pediatric centers in the U.S.

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…

Trump Administration Pulls Plug on $23M Vermont 'Tech Hub' Grant

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…

UVM Cancer Center advances science through groundbreaking clinical trials

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…

UVM Gears Up for Busy Graduation Weekend

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…

From Trash to Treasure: Finding New Homes for College Kids’ Leftovers

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 …

International students one of fastest growing populations at UVM: The impact of visa changes

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 quietly removes DEI language from websites, office names

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.

UVM Study Finds Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops Persist

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.

UVM researchers and dining hall dish up a climate-smart menu

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.

University of Vermont, staff union approve three‑year contract

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.

Hundreds of students meet with health care professionals at UVMHN career fair

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.

GMCB approves settlement with UVM Health Network over budgeting dispute

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.

UVM Medical Center and Green Mountain Care Board reach settlement in budgeting dispute

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…

Two more University of Vermont men’s basketball players enter the NCAA transfer portal

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…

Marlene Tromp Appointed as Next President of UVM

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 …

UVM Researchers Unveil AI Tool to Predict Water Quality

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…

Men’s Basketball: Second Half Surge Propels UVM over New Hampshire

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…

Men’s Ice Hockey: #9 Boston University Skates Past Vermont

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.

Men’s Lacrosse Falls to UMass

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.

Women’s Lacrosse: O’Connor’s Four Goals Lift UVM Past LIU

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.

Dartmouth, UVM Protests Aim at Federal Research Cuts

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.

McColgan and Sweet Both National Runner-Ups on Day Two of NCAA Championships

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.

Catamounts Use Dominant Second Half to Defeat #7 UMBC

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.

Larsson Nathhorst Wins Bronze in the Giant Slalom During Day Three of the 2025 NCAA Championships

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.

With Federal Funding at Risk, UVM Announces 60-Day Hiring Freeze

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.

Vito Named Defensive Player of the Year, Catamounts Place Four on All-Conference Teams

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.

Clément Earns Silver in the Slalom During Day One of the 2025 NCAA Championships

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.

Burlington Students Hold Media Briefing to Promote Gun Ban

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.

UVM Women's Basketball Beats NJIT

The Catamounts continue their impressive run and hope to carry this momentum into Senior Day on Saturday.

UVM Men's Basketball Triumphs Over NJIT

A strong second half turned things around for UVM, setting them up nicely for their matchup at UMBC this weekend.

UVM student wearing heels makes a splash on social media

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.

Vermont Begins Mid-Atlantic Trip with a Matchup Against NJIT Thursday Night

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.

Catamounts Come Up Short Against Fairfield

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.

State Representative Revives UVM Enrollment Cap Bill

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.

Friendship Blossoms After Student Helps UVM Employee Recover After Fire

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.

Catamounts Fall to Marist on the Road

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.

Catamounts Defeat UMass Lowell in Final Regular Season Road Game

Momentum is on their side as the postseason nears. Keep an eye on them if you love a defensive showdown.

Women’s Hockey Delivers Strong Effort in Senior Day Loss to #14 Northeastern

Despite the scoreboard, the Catamounts showed flashes of top-notch play. They’ll have a chance for redemption in the Hockey East playoffs.

Catamounts Finish Second During 2025 EISA Championships

Skiing tradition runs deep here, so a second-place finish bodes well for the NCAA Championships ahead.

Track and Field Puts Together Strong First Day at America East Championships

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.

Dominant Offense Leads Vermont in Win Over UMass Lowell

The team found their spark, and it showed on the scoreboard. Expect more fireworks if they can keep up that energy.

Cilwik and Gilmore Headline Successful Second Day at America East Championships

When records start falling, you know the team is peaking. Keep an eye on these Catamounts for some exciting championship meets ahead.

UVM Health Network to Maintain Dialysis Centers

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.

Men’s Hockey: Catamounts Return to Gutterson to Host #2 Boston College

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.

Women’s Basketball: Catamounts Fall to Bryant, 61-53

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.

Swimming & Diving: Catamounts Set New Conference Relay Record

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.

Men’s Basketball: Defense Propels Vermont Over Bryant, 59-55

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.

UVM ROTC Earns Northeast’s Top Honors

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.

Catamounts Open America East Championships With Record Relay

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.

At Vermont Statehouse, UVM Health Network CEO Faces Tough Questions — and Praise

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.

Men’s Basketball: TJ Hurley’s 24 Points Leads Vermont Over Maine

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.

Women’s Basketball: Catamounts Use Strong Defense and Efficient Shooting to Defeat Maine

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.

Men’s Hockey: Late Power Play Goal Lifts Merrimack Past Vermont

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.

Women’s Hockey: Women’s Hockey Scores Late, Holy Cross Wins 3-1 on Sunday

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.

UVM joins ranks of top research universities with ‘R1’ designation

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.

Wood podiums for fourth time this season during day one of Middlebury Carnival

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.

Dominant Offense Leads Catamounts in a Win Against Le Moyne

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.

Balanced Offense Boosts Catamounts in Win Over New Hampshire

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.

Priede’s Career Night Leads Catamounts Past Wildcats

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.

UVM Launches Hospitality Management Certificate to Support Tourism Workforce

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).

UVM Health Network Physician Honored with National Award for Work in Addiction

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.

Catamount Men’s Basketball Hosts New Hampshire Thursday Evening

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.

Catamounts Win Thriller in Double Overtime Against Jacksonville (Women’s Lacrosse)

That’s how you start the season off with a bang. Two hat-tricks in a single game never hurts, either.

TJ Hurley’s 21 Points Leads Vermont Past UAlbany (Men’s Basketball)

The Cats keep climbing the conference standings. Keep an eye on Hurley — if he’s hot, Vermont’s in good shape.

Women’s Hockey Secures 3-2 Victory Over #15 Boston College

A statement win against a ranked foe has fans fired up for the season’s final push.

Second Period Blitz Leads Vermont to 5-3 Win at #9 UMass Lowell (Men’s Hockey)

Big second periods have been Vermont’s secret weapon lately. They’ll look to build on that with playoffs looming.

UVM Researchers Investigate Pain Treatment Options

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.

UVM Medical Center Reduces Dependence on Traveling Nurses

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.

UVM in Talks for Men’s Soccer Coach Contract

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.

Women’s Hockey Falls to BC Despite Early Goal

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.

UVM holds off Maine after late three by Bogues

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.

How UVM sports teams fared Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Schedule, scores, results

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.