Category Archives: Education

Continuing Education on His Terms: Cannabis Brings Ricky Chagnon Back to School

A certificate in cannabis plant biology provides one student with a leg up as he transitions to a career in the cannabis industry.

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Making a Career Change Later in Life: How UVM PACE Can Help

Learn how one Vermonter utilized UVM’s Upskill Vermont in order to prepare for a career change.

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From Anthropology to Medicine, UVM Alum Returns for Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program 

UVM Alum Carter Shapiro ’20 sets his sights on medical school and returns to UVM as a post-bacc pre-medical program student.

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Why Not Complete the Whole Certificate? Alison Spasyk Goes All in on GIS at UVM.

Through UVM’s GIS Professional Certificate program, students get hands-on learning experience with ArcGIS, the industry-standard geographic analysis software.

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UVM Faculty Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie and Marie Vea Recognized with the 2022 Prelock Online Teaching Award

UVM PACE announces the 2022 Prelock Online Teaching Award winners.

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Seeking Science: A Social Justice Professional Studies Cannabis at UVM

Seeking a science-based cannabis education, Monika Rivero turned to the online cannabis education programs at UVM to better inform her work in criminal justice reform.

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Make the Transition from High School to College Easier with Summer Academy

High school students utilize UVM’s Summer Academy to experience college life on campus while gaining credit and easing the transition into college.

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Cannabis Legal Expert Robert Hoban Brushes Up on Botany at UVM

Learn why cannabis legal expert and Forbes contributor Robert Hoban thinks UVM’s Cannabis Plant Biology Certificate course delivers.

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PACE End-of-Life Doula Programs Collaborate with Osher Center for Integrative Health and Welcome Frances Pope Hewitt 

UVM End-of-Life Doula program alumni, students, and instructors have enhanced benefits thanks to a new collaboration with the Osher Center for Integrative Health.

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Adult Learners CAN Find Balance Between Parenting, Work, & School

Considering going back to school? Learn tips for working parents who are considering taking a course or online certificate program.

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