Research with real-world results: The @gundinstitute.bsky.social has awarded $300,000 to a UVM-led project bringing renewable energy solutions to rural Alaska. The team is helping communities reduce energy costs, improve grid reliability, and lessen dependence on imported diesel fuel.

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A new study published in Nature Climate Change, co-authored by UVM Proctor Research Center Dir. Tim Rademacher, reveals a surprising finding about how trees respond to warming temperatures: Some mountain tree species are moving downslope rather than uphill in search of cooler conditions. See why ⬇️

Climate Change Isn’t Driving All Mountain Trees...

As global temperatures rise, scientists have largely assumed that mountain tree species will move uphill in search of cooler conditions.

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New UVM research shows recycling food waste could reduce related climate impacts by 89% and nutrient pollution by 50%. The findings also highlight that tackling microplastic contamination in compost and other organic materials remains a pressing challenge.

Recycling Food Waste Would Bring Huge Benefits, But...

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New research from @uvmmedicine suggests that hormonal changes during menopause are associated with measurable changes in brain activity that could have implications for cognitive function and long-term brain aging. Learn more ⬇️

New Findings Highlight Brain Changes During Menopause

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The V-GaN Tech Hub has opened a new Test and Characterization Facility to help companies and researchers test, refine, and bring next-gen gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor tech to market faster—boosting microelectronics innovation across the Northeast.

Vermont tech hub unveils nation's first public-access semiconductor test facility

A new facility aimed at helping companies bring advanced semiconductor technologies from the research stage to commercial products opened Thursday in South Burlington.

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Groundbreaking: Lesions seen on catfish initially suspected to be a virus turned out to be transmissible cancer. UVM researchers' findings are published in Nature. Read more about this groundbreaking discovery: https://go.uvm.edu/yxin8

Innovation, curiosity, and a lot of hard work took two UVM students to NASA. This spring, College of Arts and Sciences students MJ Moline ’26 and Sky Boiros ’27 presented their AI-powered method for analyzing and mapping Mars' mineral composition to scientists at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. More ⬇️

Lattie Coor, UVM’s second-longest serving president (1976–1990), passed away Thursday at 89. A transformative leader, he helped establish UVM as a leading “public ivy,” strengthening academics, research, philanthropy, and campus growth during his tenure.

Remembering Former UVM President Lattie F. Coor

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What influences whether a scientific paper is accepted by one of the world's leading journals? New research from UVM Math & Statistics Assistant Professor Sam Zhang offers an unprecedented data-driven look at the publication process & reveals factors that shape a paper’s chances of acceptance.

New Study Reveals Editorial Trends at Top Science Journals

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Congrats to UVM’s Class of 2026 Outstanding Student Leaders! One of the university’s top honors, recognizing peer-, faculty-, and staff-nominated students for standout leadership, academics, and impact on campus and beyond. #UVMgrad

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Celebrate no matter where you are! All commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed & recorded (available on the commencement website) – perfect for sharing with friends and family who can’t join in person. Join us and livestream the big day ⬇️ #UVMgrad

UVM Commencement Ceremony Livestream | The University of Vermont

Note: Livestream videos will not be active until shortly before the ceremonies are scheduled to begin.

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At its annual spring meeting on May 15, the UVM Board of Trustees received a presentation by Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Success Jennifer Dickinson on three new initiatives to bolster student success and academic retention. Read more ⬇️

UVM has opened the first station in a planned statewide weather network, delivering real-time data to improve extreme weather preparedness, support farmers, and advance research. About 20 more stations are planned across Vermont.

UVM Begins Development of a Statewide Weather Monitoring Network | Water Resources Institute | The University of Vermont

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Big news for heart & brain health research at UVM! A $2M gift from the Argosy Foundation is fueling research, led by @marycushmanmd.bsky.social, M.D. ’89., at Vermont Center for Cardiovascular and Brain Health @uvmlarnermed.bsky.social to help prevent stroke & heart attack in people living w/AFib.

Argosy Foundation Gifts $2M to Vermont Center for Cardiovascular and Brain Health | Office of Medical Communications | The University of Vermont

The Argosy Foundation has made a $2 million gift to support research at the Vermont Center for Cardiovascular and Brain Health (VCCBH) at the University of Vermont's (UVM) Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine.

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Engineering the toddler perspective: UVM students & faculty collaborated to redesign toddler-worn cameras, helping researchers better understand how children develop language through everyday play - a powerful example of interdisciplinary learning w/real impact.

UVM Faculty and Students Team Up on Toddler Research | College of Nursing and Health Sciences | The University of Vermont

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An inspiring weekend is ahead for our graduates! President Marlene Tromp will deliver the 225th commencement address at Saturday’s main ceremony — her first since joining UVM. Olympic silver medalist and UVM alum Ben Ogden ’22 will also give a guest address. #UVMgrad

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Tree loss in the Northeast is being driven by a new threat. UVM researchers have discovered that insects, disease, & other natural causes have surpassed logging as the leading cause of tree death across 18 states, outpacing harvest losses by nearly 40%.

New Leading Cause of Tree Death in U.S. Northeast Shifts From Logging to Natural Causes | UVM News | The University of Vermont

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UVM researchers in the Larner College of Medicine have discovered a biological mechanism that leads to neuron cell death in people with MS can be blocked with gene therapy & new drugs currently under development. This points to potential treatments for progressive MS, which is currently untreatable.

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Big wins for teen entrepreneurs Aarav Upadhyay and Ayden Pinto! Their innovative search-and-rescue drone earned them first place and full-tuition scholarships to UVM at the 2026 Vermont Pitch Challenge. Meet all of the 2026 Vermont Pitch Challenge winners ⬇️

Teen Entrepreneurs Win Full-Tuition Scholarships to UVM in 2026 Vermont Pitch Challenge | Vermont Pitch Challenge | The University of Vermont

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Did you catch last night’s rocket launch? UVM helped advance NASA’s Artemis II mission by testing heat shield materials at our Plasma Torch Facility, constructed by students and ME Prof. Douglas Fletcher, a former NASA engineer. Hands-on learning with impact that extends far beyond the classroom.

UVM professor's work helps protect Artemis II spacecraft

There's a little bit of Vermont getting sent into space on Wednesday.

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Protecting the environment > growing the economy is favored by a majority of people worldwide when the two priorities clash, according to new UVM research. This doesn't signal broad support for post-growth or degrowth, but suggests openness to prioritizing environmental protection.

We’re launching a first‑of‑its‑kind, fully online Master’s in Agroecology. Built for early and mid‑career professionals, the program blends agroecology, food sovereignty, and real‑world projects to build equitable, regenerative, resilient food systems. Learn more ⬇️

First-of-its kind Master's in Agroecology at UVM benefits from close ties to UVM's Institute for Agroecology | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | The University of Vermont

A new Master of Science in Agroecology has officially been launched at the University of Vermont – the first graduate program of its kind in the United States.

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There’s no place like home. Happy Birthday, Vermont!

UVM forest scientist William Keeton has spent decades advancing research and diplomacy to help protect old-growth forests in the Carpathian Mountains. He's built his career on understanding the value of old-growth ecosystems. Learn more about his impact ⬇️

UVM Prof. of Computer Science, Laurent Hébert Dufresne, has been awarded the 2026 Young Scientist Award for Socio- & Econophysics! A global leader in complex systems, his research connects infectious disease modeling, network science, & ecology to answer one big question: How do things spread?

International Honor for Laurent Hébert-Dufresne | Computer Science | The University of Vermont

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The 2026 Winter Games that concluded this Sunday saw the most successful outcome ever at an Olympics for athletes affiliated with UVM. Congratulations to all of our UVM Olympians who competed in the 2026 Winter Games! You’ve made us proud! Read more ⬇️

Catamounts Notch Record Performance in 2026 Winter Olympics | UVM News | The University of Vermont

The 2026 Winter Games that concluded this Sunday saw the most successful outcome ever at an Olympics for athletes affiliated with the University of Vermont.

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We are bursting with Catamount and Vermont pride! The 2026 Winter Olympics have set a new record for UVM Olympians' most successful games, with 3 medals! 🥈 Ben Ogden 🥉 Paula Moltzan 🥈 Ryan Cochran-Siegle https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038793/2026/02/11/winter-olympics-medal-count-vermont/

In the Winter Olympic medal count, tiny Vermont is right up there with Canada

In 24 hours, Vermont natives picked up two medals and another resident added one too. Only nine countries have more than three medals.

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The next chapter of our strategic plan belongs to all of us. Now comes the work of turning strategy into action with projects, improvements, and partnerships shaped by our whole community. Our collaboration will turn strategy into impact. Take a deep dive ⬇️

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Built on Our Common Ground values and informed by over 50 listening sessions, UVM’s new strategic plan charts a path toward creating deeper impact in Vermont and around the world. Together, we will advance knowledge, drive solutions, and imagine bold futures. Learn more ⬇️

UVM Strategic Plan: Green, Gold, and Bold

Together, we're shaping UVM's next chapter. Our strategic plan--Green, Gold, and Bold: Green Mountains, Gold Standard, Bold future--was shaped by our community through listening sessions, interviews, and conversations, with students, staff, faculty, and...

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We’re excited to welcome Dr. Dain LaRoche as the next Dean of @uvmcnhs! A native Vermonter and nationally recognized researcher, he brings deep expertise in human physiology, biomechanics, and health tech innovation. Learn more about Dr. LaRoche ⬇️

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