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%.
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.
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 ⬇️
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.
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 ⬇️
A scenic view of the University of Vermont campus with a backdrop of trees and mountains. The campus features prominent buildings, including a clock tower and a water tower, under a softly lit sky.
A scenic view of the Green Mountains with rolling hills covered in vibrant autumn foliage. The sky is clear with a few wispy clouds.
A scenic view of a lush green landscape in Vermont, featuring rolling hills, dense forests, and a winding road leading to a red barn. Fluffy white clouds dot the sky.
A picturesque winter scene features a rural landscape with snow-covered ground. In the background, red barns and a farmhouse are nestled among bare trees. A gentle river runs alongside the scene, and a lightly snow-dusted hill is visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.
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?
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 ⬇️
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
www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038793/2026/02...
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.