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/

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 ⬇️

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 ⬇️

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 ⬇️

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Vikas Anand as the new Dean of the Grossman School of Business! An award-winning teacher and experienced academic leader from NC State’s Poole College of Management, he brings expertise, vision, and innovative energy to UVM.

Congrats to Jimmy Paré & Camden Piper: co-winners of the Prime Engineering Prize! Their innovative solutions to real-world clean nuclear energy challenges highlight the talent, dedication, and top education of UVM's Mechanical Engineering program.

What goes into a vaccine trial? Volunteers help researchers answer critical questions about safety and effectiveness, work that can take years. At UVM's Larner College of Medicine, current trials are investigating a Lyme disease vaccine and treatments for dengue fever.

New UVM research published in PNAS shows that life stages evolve differently in response to changes in the environment, challenging a long-standing belief that genes guiding embryonic development don’t readily evolve in response to environmental pressures. For more: https://go.uvm.edu/xw7v0

UVM President Marlene Tromp’s inspiring journey—from rural Wyoming to academic leadership—shows the transformative power of education, resilience, and vision. Discover how her experiences shape bold goals for UVM and a commitment to student success. Read The Brightest Promise in UVM’s magazine. ⬇️

New UVM research shows wildfire smoke is increasing asthma risks for kids in the Northeast as climate change fuels more smoke-filled summers. Findings helped shape a new policy brief with ideas to protect Vermont children’s health.

Did you know the founding editor of "The New York Times" was a UVM alum? Henry Jarvis Raymond, Class of 1840, co-founded the paper in 1851 with business partner and “Times’” founding publisher George Jones. #UVMalumni #NYTimes #UVM #UniversityOfVermont

Don’t let winter derail your fitness goals. Get practical tips from UVM health and fitness expert Connie Tompkins on how small, strategic habits can keep your body strong and your mood lifted, even when the couch calls.

Stepping into 2026 with hope, inspired by the power our community has to make the world brighter. Happy New Year! 📸 Bear Cieri

Students have departed, and the campus will be closed from Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 during winter break. We’ll be taking a step back from social media during this time and wish all our followers a peaceful holiday season. See you in 2026!

UVM’s Pringle Herbarium has honored 95-year-old Hilda White with a newly discovered holly fern that will carry her name. For 28 years, Hilda has volunteered twice a week at the herbarium, mounting roughly 50,000 of the 350,000 specimens in its collection. More: https://go.uvm.edu/37ma0

It's National Maple Syrup Day! Over 75 years ago UVM opened the world’s first permanent maple research facility. Today the UVM Proctor Maple Research Center leads international research on basic & applied research on maple trees and maple production. More: https://www.uvm.edu/extension/maple

As Vermont’s land-grant university, we’re putting resources into action. Through the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships, $2.5 million has been awarded to launch and expand projects that deliver real solutions for Vermont communities. Learn more: https://go.uvm.edu/9rfdl

The Fall 2025 UVM Magazine issue celebrates so many exciting milestones and events, showcasing stories that reveal how UVM has profound and outsized impact on Vermont and the world. Read: https://www.uvm.edu/magazine 📸 Cody Silfies

Ethan Perry ’26 came to UVM with a love for coding and found his calling in renewable energy. He has been interning at NRG Systems on improving solar data quality—turning classroom learning into real-world impact. Read: https://go.uvm.edu/kvf6i Photos: Ian Thomas Jansen-Lonnquist

We’re grateful to share this season with the incredible UVM community. The magic of UVM isn’t just what you see—it’s the spirit that runs through everything we do: caring for our community, advancing knowledge, and creating meaningful change. Together, we make UVM a truly special place.

Game-changer: @uvmlarnermed.bsky.social researchers have developed a new risk calculator that uses common blood tests to better predict stroke risk & guide therapy decisions. Learn more: https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/medcommunications/news/new-risk-calculator-can-better-predict-stroke-direct-best

9 new-to-Vermont bee species have been discovered, bringing Vermont’s total to 352 species. Learn what the contributing factors are to this increase and why 60% of Vermont’s bees may likely need conservation support. ➡️ https://www.uvm.edu/gund/news/nine-new-vermont-bee-species-discovered

Gratitude is at the heart of Thanksgiving, and our community is the heartbeat of UVM. Today, we give thanks for all our students, faculty, and staff. Your passion, scholarship, inclusivity, and kindness make UVM the special place that it is. Happy Thanksgiving! 📸 Sally McCay

UVM’s SI-MBA program ranks #1 in the U.S. & #2 globally in Corporate Knights’ “Better World MBA” ranking! This underscores our program’s leadership in shaping purpose-driven business leaders & its standing among the world’s most impactful programs.

A historic $16M gift to UVM's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, from George Bemis ’60, MD, in honor of his late wife, Nancy Bemis, RN, will significantly expand access to nursing education through scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more ⬇️ go.uvm.edu/nursinggift

Congrats to UVM Larner Medical College's Class of 2029! On Friday, these future physicians received their white coats. A huge milestone marking the start of their medical journey! More: https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/medcommunications/news/larner-white-coat-ceremony-welcomes-future-doctors-medical

The first U.S. Maple Syrup Quality Testing Lab has opened at UVM's Proctor Maple Research Center! This lab will allow producers to submit up to four samples at no cost during the initial phase of the project. Learn more: https://www.uvm.edu/extension/maple-syrup-quality-testing-lab. #UVMresearch

This week, we welcomed Dr. Marlene Tromp as our 28th president! As Vermont’s land-grant university, we’re entering a new chapter full of hope, guided by our Common Ground Values and vision. 🎥 A look back at this week's ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vO-MJDA9Ug

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