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UVM Beats Lamar, On To North Carolina Thursday, 03/15/12 6:38am - Mitch Wertlieb, VPR News

UVM played their way into the Big Dance last night, beating the Lamar Cardinals 71 to 59.

New UVM President Worries About Affirmative Action Case Friday, 02/24/12 5:50pm - Kirk Carapezza, VPR News

Incoming UVM President Thomas Sullivan says he's deeply concerned that the U.S. Supreme Court could soon erode the national policy on affirmative action and undermine UVM's efforts to boost minority enrollment.

New UVM President Will Face Tough Challenges Wednesday, 02/22/12 5:50pm - Kirk Carapezza, VPR News

A former provost and law school dean at the University of Minnesota has been appointed the 26th president of the University of Vermont. UVM's Board of Trustees says it chose Thomas Sullivan because his background and experience are compatible with Vermont's flagship institution.

Sullivan Appointed Next President Of UVM Wednesday, 02/22/12 9:14am - VPR News

The University of Vermont has confirmed that Thomas Sullivan, a former University of Minnesota provost and law school dean will be the school's next president.

Student Paper Names Sullivan As Next UVM President Wednesday, 02/22/12 6:48am - VPR News

This morning, the University of Vermont is expected to officially announce its next president. But an unofficial announcement spread on the social media website Twitter last night. VPR: UVM At A Crossroads

UVM Commits $13 Million To Green Energy Projects Thursday, 02/09/12 4:04pm - Neal Charnoff, VPR News

The University of Vermont is committing $13 million to establish a revolving fund to finance on-campus energy efficiency projects.

UVM To Ban Bottled Water, Ends Coca-Cola Contract Thursday, 02/02/12 6:06am - VPR News

The University of Vermont is banning the sale of bottled water starting next year, with plans to convert campus water fountains to bottle filling stations.

Danny Glover To Perform At UVM Monday, 01/23/12 6:06am - VPR News

Actor and activist Danny Glover will be putting on a performance at the University of Vermont.

UVM Police Say Found Body Was Shelburne Man Friday, 01/20/12 6:06am - VPR News

University of Vermont police say a man found dead and wrapped in a blanket in a wooded area is a 57-year-old from Shelburne.

UVM Police Investigate Man's Death Thursday, 01/19/12 6:06am - VPR News

University of Vermont police are investigating the death of an unidentified man found frozen and wrapped in blankets in a wooded area.

UVM Names Finalists For President Friday, 01/13/12 4:04pm - Lynne McCrea, VPR News

The University of Vermont has announced five finalists in its search for a new president. The chairman of UVM's Board of Trustees describes the finalists as "highly accomplished," and says all have had to handle very complex issues at their current schools.

After Sigma Phi Epsilon Closes, Bitterness Lingers Tuesday, 12/20/11 7:34am - Kirk Carapezza, VPR News

Officials at the University of Vermont and members of what was its largest fraternity say they're trying to move on, but bitterness lingers after Sigma Phi Epsilon was closed because some of its members allegedly circulated a questionnaire that asked about sexual violence.

More Than 200 Rally At UVM Over Allegations Against Fraternity Thursday, 12/15/11 5:50pm - Samantha Fields, VPR News

University of Vermont's largest fraternity remains suspended while officials and others investigate a survey that included questions about sexual violence. Revelations about the survey have shocked and angered many on campus. On Thursday, more than 200 people gathered on campus to speak out.

UVM Fraternity Suspended Over Survey About Rape Tuesday, 12/13/11 5:50pm - VPR News

The University of Vermont has suspended a fraternity whose members were accused of circulating a survey about rape.

UVM Faculty Ratify Contract Tuesday, 12/06/11 6:06am - VPR News

The faculty union at the University of Vermont has ratified a new contract.

UVM, Full-Time Faculty Reach Contract Agreement Wednesday, 11/16/11 5:04pm - VPR News

The University of Vermont and its full-time faculty have reached a new contract agreement.

Analysis: The Governor's Vision For UVM Wednesday, 11/09/11 12:44pm - Jane Lindholm, VPR News

VPR's Ross Sneyd examines Governor Peter Shumlin's vision for how the state can maximize the investment it makes in the University of Vermont.

UVM Trustees Say No Policies Broken In Kahn-Fogel Case Wednesday, 08/10/11 2:57pm and Thursday, 08/11/11 6:34am - John Dillon, VPR News

The University of Vermont Board of Trustees says employee morale suffered because of a relationship between the former president's wife and a senior UVM official. Trustees found no laws or university policies were violated by the association between Rachel Kahn Fogel and Michael Schultz, an associate vice president for development.

UVM President Resigns For "Deeply Personal Reasons" Wednesday, 07/20/11 5:50pm and Thursday, 07/21/11 6:34am - John Dillon, VPR News

Dan Fogel says he will step down as president of the University of Vermont at the end of July to take care of his wife and himself. The relationship of Fogel's wife and a UVM fund-raising official has been the subject of an ongoing investigation. VPR Series: UVM At A Crossroads

Earlier Than Expected, UVM President To Step Down Tuesday, 07/19/11 4:22pm and Wednesday, 07/20/11 6:34am - Ross Sneyd, VPR News

University of Vermont President Daniel Fogel will announce on Wednesday that he plans to step down at the end of the month. Fogel had already said he would retire as president next year and return to the English faculty. VPR Series: UVM At A Crossroads