It's official! Welcome to UVM Pres. Tromp! “I believe in the power of education to change the world. I believe in the power of our faculty, students, and staff to change the world." https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/gracious-and-bountiful-hands-marlene-tromp-officially-installed-uvm-president

Today's the big day! We’re officially welcoming Dr. Marlene Tromp as UVM’s 28th President with a celebration of our legacy and future. Join us and watch the Presidential Installation Ceremony live at 1 p.m. ET: https://go.uvm.edu/installationceremony

Tomorrow, UVM turns a page in its history as we celebrate the Presidential Installation of Dr. Marlene Tromp as our 28th president. Join the celebration virtually at 1 p.m. (ET) 👉 https://vimeo.com/event/5383671

In 5 days, we will celebrate Dr. Tromp as UVM’s 28th President. With an impressive background in academia and a passion for innovation, we know great things are in store for UVM. Join us as we honor our legacy and look toward the future. Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/5383671

The BioLabs Innovation Center at UVM is now open! This 7,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art facility is equipped with more than $1M in cutting-edge tech. We're ready to launch the next groundbreaking startups! https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/medcommunications/news/uvm-and-biolabs-open-new-innovation-center

UVM is a Princeton Review Top 20 Best School for Financial Aid! We're committed to making education accessible, no matter your financial situation. From need-based aid or merit scholarships to the UVM Promise – we offer a range of assistance: https://www.uvm.edu/studentfinancialservices/types-aid

Congrats to Dr. Imelda Muller, M.D., UVM College of Medicine alum, on being named one of NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates. She’ll spend the next two years preparing for spaceflight. More: https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/uvm-medical-alum-named-nasa-astronaut-candidate

Ever wondered why some ideas go viral while others vanish? A UVM study introduces a mathematical model that explains the self-reinforcing nature of cascades, revealing how beliefs & trends spread online or fade away, and understanding misinformation.

📢As seen on Larner web: “New Risk Calculator Can Better Predict Stroke to Direct the Best Prevention” in Journal of Thrombosis: go.uvm.edu/strokecalc thanks to researchers including Samuel Short, M.D.'23 and @marycushmanmd.bsky.social of #UVMLarnerMed @unchealth.bsky.social @uvmvermont.bsky.social

Innovative solutions are helping Vermont’s farmers boost their income and protect the environment—from cleaner waterways to renewable energy with potato peels. Discover how @gundinstitute.bsky.social UVM researchers are shaping a greener future. Read ⬇️ #UVMresearch

Welcome to our 124 new UVM medical students! It’s day one of a transformative journey. Learn more about our 202nd class. ⬇️ #UVMFutureDocs #UVMLarnerMed

Are you brave enough to take a bite? Mealworms are packed with nutrients, and UVM researcher Patrick Shafer is turning these high-protein sources into tasty treats to encourage the adoption of insects into our diets as a sustainable food source. More: www.uvm.edu/cals/food-sy...

UVM has launched ‘CatGPT,’ our new AI assistant, bringing a touch of Vermont charm to research queries. Exclusive to the UVM community it’s our very own AI chatbot steeped in Vermont wisdom. Developers say a public beta may be available soon. Learn more: www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news....

R1 Spotlight: UVM CEMS Prof. Amber Doiron is researching wound dressings that could revolutionize infection treatment. Doiron seeks to invent new shelf-stable materials to prevent or treat a particularly nasty kind of bacterial infection called a biofilm. Learn more: www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news...

We’re excited to announce Dr. Marlene Tromp as our newly appointed 28th President! With her proven leadership, empathy, and passion for education, we're thrilled to welcome her to our community. Learn more about her appointment: www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news...

Did you know that whales are nature's ocean gardeners? New UVM-led research unveils that as they migrate thousands of miles their nutrient-rich pee fertilizes our seas. Read the research about how whales keep our oceans healthy. 🐳 ⬇️ #UVMresearch

Thanks to a $1.5M investment from Casella, we’re launching the Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at UVM RSENR. Together with top scientists & experts, we're driving innovative and sustainable solutions for waste management – for people and planet! 🌍♻️

Whales leave nutrient-rich cold water, swim thousands of miles to lower-latitude calving grounds-and pee out nutrients that feed these warm-water ecosystems. These types of movements make animals the "circulatory system of the planet," says @uvmvermont.bsky.social prof. Joe Roman: go.uvm.edu/i50l6

R1 Spotlight: A team of UVM scientists led by Mark Nelson, Ph.D., from UVM Larner Medicine, has discovered a breakthrough mechanism in brain blood flow regulation that offers insights into treating stroke and dementia. Learn more about his research ⬇️ #UVMresearch

@uvmvermont.bsky.social Outstanding #UVM undergrads in the lab, making the difference! This is the future of #science and #medicine. #Vermont #research #STEM #SciComm #MedSky #EMedSky

R1 Spotlight: “Why are painful memories impossible to forget?” asks UVM Assistant Professor of Chemistry Yangguang Ou. Ou and her students are exploring the molecular complexities behind memories to see if we can unlock healing. Read an interview about her lastest work ⬇️ www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news...

"...so often in conservation, we forget that the costs might happen to someone else, someplace else or at a later time," says @uvmvermont.bsky.social prof. Brendan Fisher. Yet, say Fisher and @taylorhricketts.bsky.social, these hidden costs are critical to conservation decisions: go.uvm.edu/hblk3

UVM's archivists and student interns have been sorting through 3,000 boxes and 20TB of files from Senator Leahy’s decades-long career. The travel and campaign collections are the first wave of his vast collection to be available for public research. Explore his legacy ⬇️

Join us next Wednesday for “Vermont Female Farmers”: Artist Roundtable with photographer JuanCarlos González 🫶 Find all the details here: events.uvm.edu/event/vermon... #universityofvermont

Yay! We made R1 today, joining the nation’s most influential research institutions! This is a milestone and means UVM is among the top universities in the US in both awarding of doctoral degrees and overall research activity. @uvmvermont.bsky.social #Medsky #SciComm #STS 🧪

Great news for the University of #Vermont @uvmvermont.bsky.social which achieved R1 Research Activity Designation—a prestigious recognition from the Carnegie Classification for top-tier research institutions. #UVMresearch #VTpoli #science 🧪

UVM is now a Carnegie R1 institution! This achievement reflects decades of dedication to cutting-edge research, innovation, and excellence. With over $260M in funding (FY24) and groundbreaking projects, we're on the course for an even more ambitious future! #UVMresearch

Blue skies and green mountains. 💚💛 📸 Sally McCay