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Forum Will Delve Into Racial Disparities In Vermont's Policing Wednesday, 04/11/12 7:30am - Kirk Carapezza, VPR News

A two-year study conducted by the Uncommon Alliance shows that blacks are two times more likely to be pulled over than whites in Burlington and South Burlington, and ten times more likely in Winooski.

Police Departments Find Race Bias In Traffic Stops Monday, 04/02/12 5:04pm - VPR News

A new study by four Vermont police departments says black male drivers are almost twice as likely as white drivers to be stopped by police in Burlington and South Burlington.

UVM Refuses To Drop Sports Radio Station Over Limbaugh Flap Wednesday, 03/21/12 7:30am - Kirk Carapezza, VPR News

The University of Vermont is resisting calls to drop its sports broadcasting contract with a local radio station, which also carries conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh's show.

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.

The Green Campus Thursday, 02/16/12 Noon and 7pm - Jane Lindholm, Vermont Edition

We check in with Vermont colleges on how important sustainable efforts are on and off campus, and learn about an Essex High School group that won an MTV contest.

National Organization Closes Sig Ep Fraternity at UVM Friday, 12/16/11 11:04pm - VPR News

BURLINGTON — A University of Vermont fraternity whose members are accused of circulating a survey that asked who they would like to rape has been closed indefinitely. The national Sigma Phi Epsilon made the announcement on Friday.

A New Energy Research Center Opens In Vermont Monday, 12/12/11 12:04pm - Melody Bodette, VPR News

Senator Bernie Sanders and Governor Peter Shumlin announced a three-year partnership Monday morning with the Sandia National Laboratory.

Interim UVM President Wants To Re-evaluate School, State Relationship Wednesday, 11/16/11 10:35am - Ric Cengeri, VPR News

John Bramley has called for closer cooperation between the state and the University of Vermont since becoming interim president in August. Last week, Governor Peter Shumlin took a step in that direction when he appointed a task force that will reevaluate the state's relationship with UVM.

UVM Outlook With President Bramley Tuesday, 11/15/11 Noon and 7pm - Jane Lindholm, Vermont Edition

UVM Interim President John Bramley discusses the challenges the school faces and the FEMA application deadline nears.

Shumlin Says Vt. Needs To Better Target UVM Investment Tuesday, 11/08/11 4:39pm - Ross Sneyd, VPR News

In a policy speech at the University of Vermont Tuesday, where he appointed a task force. That group will reevaluate the relationship between the state and UVM and will make recommendations to the governor and the university's new president.

Lake Champlain Science Group To Get Study Money Friday, 10/07/11 5:50pm - Ross Sneyd, VPR News

A science program at the University of Vermont is going to use a $20 million grant, the largest in the school's history, to help study the health of the Lake Champlain basin.

UVM Opens Labs To Scientists Put Out By Irene Tuesday, 10/04/11 12:04pm - VPR News

UVM says state scientists began moving in about two weeks ago, and everyone should be in the temporary space by the middle of October.

UVM And Faculty Union Reach Impasse Thursday, 09/22/11 8:04am - VPR News

The faculty union and the administration of the University of Vermont have reached an impasse in contract negotiations.

Thomas Brings Stanley Cup To Vermont Saturday, 09/03/11 5:20pm - VPR News

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas brought the Stanley Cup to Vermont, where he played college hockey. Thomas also thanked the National Guard and communities for helping the state work to recover from flooding.

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

Powering Up: The Gaz Metro Purchase Of CVPS Thursday, 07/14/11 Noon and 7pm - Jane Lindholm, Vermont Edition

Where does the agreed-upon sale of CVPS to Gaz Metro go in the months ahead? We look at the approval process. Plus, VPR's John Dillon recaps our "UVM At A Crossroads" series. And, we visit the Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

UVM Searches For New President, Balanced Budget Thursday, 07/14/11 7:50am - John Dillon, VPR News

As the University of Vermont looks for a new president, it's also searching for a new way to balance its books. VPR Special Series: UVM At A Crossroads Comment: What should the future hold for UVM?  

Taking Stock Of UVM's Expansion Strategy Wednesday, 07/13/11 7:50am - John Dillon, VPR News

The University of Vermont has been in a growth phase. The expansion plan was the cornerstone of President Dan Fogel's strategy to shore up the school's financial base and to build revenues for the future, but has it worked? VPR Special Series: UVM At A Crossroads Comment: What should the future hold for UVM?