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# UVM Professional and Continuing Education

Helping non-traditional students continue their education at the University of Vermont

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- [All Articles](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/all/) - Learn about the academic happenings and news at the University of Vermont's Professional and Continuing Education.
- [UVM Launches Tuition-Free Biotechnology Technician Certificate to Build Regional Workforce ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-tuition-free-biotechnology-technician-certificate/) - Launch a biotechnology career in 24 weeks. Tuition-free, hands-on lab training from UVM for entry-level roles. No lab experience or degree required. Apply now.
- [Dr. Bettyjo Bouchey Joins PACE as New Chief Officer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-pace-bettyjo-bouchey-new-chief-officer-professional-continuing-education/) - Higher education innovator, author, sought-after speaker, and award-winning digital and education strategist joins UVM PACE as Chief Officer.
- [Celebrating Excellence in Online Education: The 2023 UVM Prelock Award Winners](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/celebrating-excellence-in-online-education-the-2023-uvm-prelock-award-winners/) - Celebrating the dedicated educators at the University of Vermont who innovate the boundaries of online education between the classroom and the virtual world.
- [Announcing the 2024 Prelock Online Teaching Award Winners](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/2024-prelock-online-teaching-award-winners/) - Celebrate the winners of the 2024 Prelock Online Teaching Award, and discover their impactful online teaching approaches. Nominations are open for the 2025 awards!
- [UVM and Vermont National Guard Forge a Statewide Workforce Development Partnership](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-vermont-national-guard-prime-workforce-development-partnership/) - University of Vermont workforce development partnership with Vermont National Guard's PRIME Program aims to support Guard members, families, and Vermont businesses.
- [Vermont Local Government Institute: Empowering Vermont's Town Managers and Administrators ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-local-government-institute-town-managers-and-administrators/) - Discover how the Vermont Local Government Institute empowers municipal leaders with expert training, networking, and resources to tackle local challenges.
- [UVM Welcomes New Leadership for End-of-Life Doula Certificate Programs ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-leadership-uvm-end-of-life-doula-certificate-programs/) - Meet the new leadership of UVM’s acclaimed End-of-Life Doula Certificate and extended portfolio of UVM's end-of-life care and death doula professional certificates.
- [GIS Certificate Instructor Wins 2026 Prelock Award for Excellence in Online Teaching](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/gis-certificate-instructor-wins-2026-prelock-award-for-excellence-in-online-teaching/) - Learn why Eva Kinnebrew, University of Vermont instructor of Remote Sensing for GIS Certificate, won the 2026 Prelock Award for Excellence in Online Teaching.
- [Step-by-Step Guide: Vermont Dual Enrollment Vouchers for High School Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/step-by-step-guide-vermont-dual-enrollment-vouchers-for-high-school-pre-college-students/) - Vermont high school students can earn pre-college credits at the University of Vermont with tuition fully covered through the Vermont Dual Enrollment program.
- [End-of-Life Doula Specializations: Finding Your Niche as a Death Doula](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-of-life-doula-specializations-finding-your-niche-as-a-death-doula/) - Discover end-of-life doula specializations including grief support, spiritual care, hospice collaboration, and more. Learn how to develop your death doula niche at UVM.
- [Top Careers in the Vermont Outdoor Recreation and Snowsports Industry](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/top-careers-in-vermont-outdoor-recreation-snowsports/) - Explore top outdoor recreation and ski industry jobs in Vermont. Learn how UVM’s Snowsports Certificate helps you turn your love for the outdoors into a career.
- [New UVM Brain Research Highlights the Need for Menopause Care Training](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-uvm-research-menopause-care-certificate/) - A 2026 UVM Larner College of Medicine study links menopause to brain changes. Learn how UVM's Menopause Care Certificate helps clinicians respond with confidence.
- [Why Dementia-Informed End-of-Life Care is Critical for Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-of-life-dementia-care-training-for-hospice-palliative-care/) - Dementia-informed care is not just a phrase. Learn what it means in practice and why dying with dementia requires a specialized approach to end-of-life support.
- [How to Build Your Technology Skills for Effective Online Learning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-build-your-technology-skills-for-effective-online-learning/) - Thinking about going back to school to earn a professional certificate, pursue your master's or finish your bachelor's degree? Has it been a while since you last set foot in the classroom or took a course? The world has clearly changed in the last several years, especially in the area of technology and online learning.
- [Explore PACE Programs at UVM: Watch Info Session Replays On Demand](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/program-info-session-replays/) - Watch on-demand UVM PACE Info Session replays to explore our professional programs, hear from subject matter experts, and advance your career.
- [End-of-Life Books by UVM Instructors and Death Doulas to Help Process Death](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-of-life-doulas-share-books-to-help-people-of-all-ages-process-death/) - Discover end-of-life books by UVM instructors and experienced death doulas. Gain guidance, support, and expert advice to help navigate the process of death and dying.
- [PACE End-of-Life Doula Programs Collaborate with Osher Center for Integrative Health and Welcome Frances Pope Hewitt ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/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.
- [High School Summer Programs: Pre-College Credit vs. Enrichment](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/high-school-summer-programs-pre-college-credit-vs-enrichment/) - Compare UVM pre-college summer programs for high schoolers. With options to earn college credit or explore enrichment paths, students build college readiness.
- [How to Become a Pet Loss Support Group Specialist: Skills, Career Paths, and Training Options](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-become-pet-loss-support-group-specialist/) - Learn how to become a pet loss Support Group Specialist and Grief Counselor. Explore required skills, training options, and pathways to supporting grieving pet owners.
- [The Importance of Cultural Diversity in Health Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cultural-diversity-in-healthcare/) - Cultural diversity in healthcare improves patient outcomes, reduces health disparities, and builds trust between providers and the communities they serve. UVM faculty and healthcare experts explain why it matters.
- [10 Benefits of Career Coaching](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-coaching-benefits/) - Career coaching helps you clarify your goals, build a standout resume, and land the right job faster. Explore 10 proven benefits, plus UVM's 5-week online Career Coaching course.
- [5 Leadership Styles for Effective Management](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/5-leadership-styles-what-styles-do-you-use/) - Supportive leadership means leading with empathy, trust, and concern for your team's wellbeing. Learn the key traits, real examples, and when to use this style, plus 4 others, from UVM faculty.
- [2nd Career Options That Pay Off](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/2nd-career-options-that-pay-off/) - Explore 7 high-paying second careers — from Cybersecurity ($98K+) to Actuarial Science ($102K) — with certificate programs to get you there faster. Updated for 2026 by UVM's continuing education team.
- [Future-Proof Your Organization with UVM's Strategic Leadership and AI Transformation Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/online-strategic-leadership-ai-transformation-certificate/) - Advance your career and drive organizational success with UVM's 4-course leadership certificate focused on Adaptive Leadership, AI Strategy, Design Thinking, and Decision Velocity.
- [This Is How We Did it: How You Can Fit Remote Learning into Your Busy Life](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/this-is-how-we-did-it-how-you-can-fit-remote-learning-into-your-busy-life/) - By Kate Whitney As remote learning and online courses become the norm, we've asked a few of our online program alumni to share their tips for remote learning success. They all have family obligations, full-time jobs, and also a desire to enhance their careers, while feeling like there aren't enough hours in the day. Sound
- [How One Woman Found a Fulfilling Retirement Job as a Death Doula](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-one-woman-found-a-fulfilling-retirement-job-as-a-death-doula/) - A few years before Sherry Burns retired from her job as a director at a large medical software company, she began imagining how she would stay busy in retirement. Burns has always been fascinated with death and in understanding the many ideas about it that vary widely by culture. In her twenties, she entered a
- [In the Age of COVID-19, An End-of-Life Doula Looks for Ways to Support the Dying](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-of-life-doula-covid-19-henry-r-carse/) - Henry R. Carse is a writer, author, pilgrim theologian, and peace activist with more than 40 years of experience living and working in the Middle East. Carse is the Founder of Kids4Peace International, a non-profit interfaith dialogue and action movement that engages Palestinian and Israeli youngsters and their families across the lines of conflict. He
- [Your Questions Answered: Inside 'UVM Summer Academy' Pre-College Summer Program ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/faq-uvm-summer-academy-pre-college-summer-program/) - UVM's Pre-College Advisor answers top questions about the University of Vermont Summer Academy. Learn about the pre-college summer program, Summer U classes, campus living, and earning college credits.
- [Earn an Online GIS Certificate at UVM in 12 Months ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/online-gis-certificate/) - Earn a GIS Certificate in 12 months through UVM's 100% online program. Gain career-focused expertise in GIS tools, technology, and geospatial data communications.
- [Making a Career Change Later in Life: How UVM PACE Can Help](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/making-a-career-change-later-in-life-how-uvm-pace-can-help/) - Changing careers can be a daunting task. It can be even more daunting when changing careers later in life.
- [Gain Skills and Experience to Succeed and Advance in Vermont’s Tourism Industry](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/hospitality-certificate/) - Gain essential skills and hands-on professional experience with UVM's Hospitality Certificate. Succeed and advance in the Vermont hospitality and tourism industry!
- [Top 10 Characteristics of Successful Medical Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/succeed-in-medical-school/) - Your short-term goal might be to get accepted into medical school, but it's worth knowing which personal traits will help you succeed as a medical student.
- [Getting into Medical School: How to Stand Out from the Pack](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/getting-into-medical-school/) - By Carolyn Shapiro Students who apply to medical school often seek a checklist of steps they can take to boost their chances of admission. Janice Gallant, M.D., associate dean for admissions at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, says applicants should throw that checklist away. Instead, she recommends they think hard about why they
- [10 Post-Bacc Pre-Med Tips for Medical School Prep](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/10-post-bacc-pre-med-tips-prepare-for-medical-school/) - UVM students offer Post-Bacc Pre-Med tips on how to make the process of preparing for medical school less stressful, more smooth, and more rewarding.
- [Vermont Study Details Anticipated Growth in Health Care Jobs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/health-care-jobs-vermont/) - Health care jobs in Vermont increased by 8 percent in just 10 years, and the industry is expected to grow even more within the next decade. That’s according to a recent study from the Vermont Department of Labor titled, “Tech in Vermont: A Study of the Prevalence and Impact of Tech in the Green Mountain
- [5 of the Fastest-Growing Public Health Careers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/public-health-job-outlook/) - Updated May 6, 2021 As the U.S. population ages, the healthcare industry is expected to grow by 15 percent and add 2.4 million new jobs by 2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s good news for those exploring a rewarding career in public health. UVM offers an online Master of Public
- [The Top 50 Health Care Careers in the U.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/top-health-care-careers-in-the-us/) - Explore the top 50 medical field careers in the U.S. ranked by salary, from pharmacists to paramedics. See pay ranges, growth outlook, and education paths
- [Expand Your Licensed Mental Health Skillset with Specialized Psychotherapy Training](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/licensed-mental-health-professional-psychotherapy-training/) - Expand your expertise with specialized ketamine-assisted psychotherapy training at the University of Vermont. Advance your practice with evidence-based programs.
- [How to Capture Knowledge from Retiring Employees with AI: 7 Proven Strategies](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-capture-knowledge-retiring-employees-ai/) - Discover 7 proven AI-powered strategies to preserve institutional knowledge before employees retire. Succession planning tools, templates & expert guidance.
- [Why Sex-Positive Healthcare Matters: Bridging the Gap in Patient Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sex-positive-education-healthcare/) - Explore how sex-positive healthcare transforms patient outcomes. Learn about inclusive, evidence-based training for clinicians at UVM.
- [Top Skills You’ll Gain from an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/innovation-entrepreneurship-certificate-career-skills/) - Discover the strategic thinking, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills you can gain from an innovation certificate and how they apply across industries.
- [Summer Learning for Adults: Professional Development at Summer U](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/summer-learning-for-adults-professional-development/) - Explore summer professional development opportunities for adult learners in Vermont. From career training to personal enrichment, discover flexible summer courses and how UVM’s Summer U program can support your goals.
- [Make the Transition from High School to College Easier with Summer Academy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/make-the-transition-from-high-school-to-college-easier-with-summer-academy/) - Summer experiences at universities have been gaining popularity as an opportunity to acclimate and better prepare young adults for college.
- [How Do Pre-College Programs Help Students in the College Admissions Process?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-do-pre-college-programs-help-students-in-the-college-admissions-process/) - UVM Director of Admissions Moses Murphy talks about how taking a pre-college course or program can help high school students demonstrate academic initiative and help clarify a student's prospective major.
- [Tips to Decide If You Should Go Back to School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/should-i-go-back-to-school/) - Thinking about going back to school as an adult? You're not alone. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, enrollment in higher education institutions for students who are 25 to 34 years old is projected to increase by 4% in 2030 compared to 2019. And students who are over 35 years of age are
- [Heading Back to School? How Adult Students Can Pay for College Credentials](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/heading-back-to-school-how-adult-students-can-pay-for-college-credentials/) - Adult students returning to college have a variety of financial aid options. From scholarships, grants, affiliate discounts, and zero-interest loans, adult students can find financial aid to help to pay for college.
- [How Adults Can Prepare to Go Back to School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-adults-can-prepare-to-go-back-to-school/) - By Kate Whitney Going back to school as an adult learner? If only preparation was as easy as guiding mom toward the least embarrassing pair of sneakers for gym class or picking out an enviable Masters of the Universe or K-Pop Demon Hunters lunch box. The University of Vermont's Professional and Continuing Education team has compiled
- [Strategies to Help Answer: Should I Stay or Should I Go When Considering a Career Change?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-risks-of-job-hopping/) - Are you feeling left out of the #greatresignation and wondering if you have missed your moment to change your job? Learn strategies to help answer if you should stay or go in your current role.
- [How to Change Careers (Without Taking Time Off) in 5 Simple Steps](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-change-careers/) - Learn how to avoid making a career change mistake with these five simple tips which you can explore while still working.
- [5 Tips to Choose the Best Online Certificate Program for Your Needs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/5-tips-to-choose-the-best-online-certificate-program-for-your-needs/) - University of Vermont offers professional online certificates, providing over 20 years of accredited education covering 500+ courses to meet global student needs.
- [Instructor Q&A: Intro to UAS and Geospatial Applications | GIS Course](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/instructor-faq-uas-geospatial-applications-gis-course/) - Get an inside look from the instructors of UVM's UAS drone mapping course. Learn about the skills and career outcomes through UVM's 100% online GIS Certificate.
- [Pre-College Program at UVM Helps High School Students Choose a Major](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/pre-college-program-at-uvm-helps-high-school-students-choose-a-major/) - Choosing a college major just got a little easier with the help of Pre-College Programs at the University of Vermont.
- [School Library Media Specialist: Pathways for Vermont Educators ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/school-library-media-specialist-pathways-for-vermont-educators/) - Become a licensed library media specialist in Vermont. UVM offers a graduate sequence for licensure or an M.Ed. pathway with flexible online and hybrid options.
- [Celebrating 30 Years of UVM's Post-Bacc Pre-Med Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/celebrating-30-years-uvm-post-bacc-pre-med-program/) - UVM's Post-Bacc Pre-Med program has supported over 4,000 students becoming physicians, veterinarians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and more.
- [5 Steps to Utilize Your Leadership and Management Training](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/5-steps-to-utilize-your-leadership-and-management-training/) - Most people don’t become good leaders overnight. They are active learners; testing and revising their approaches and seeking opportunities to hone in on their leadership and management skills. The ability to lead effectively is really a skill that needs to be nurtured throughout one’s career. Training courses like the University of Vermont’s Leadership and Management
- [4 Ways to Be a Stronger, More Confident Team Leader](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/4-ways-to-be-a-stronger-more-confident-team-leader/) - Strengthen your team leadership skills with tips from the UVM’s Leading Effective Teams course. Learn the tools and techniques you need to become an effective leader today.
- [UVM Is: Justin Garwood Creates Gun Violence Prevention Course with a Focus on Mental Health, Positive Relationships](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-justin-garwood-creates-gun-violence-prevention-course/) - How can schools prevent and respond to gun violence? UVM Assistant Professor Justin Garwood, Ph.D., designed a course to address the crisis of school-based gun violence, which has escalated in the United States over the past 20 years. The course, “Preventing and Responding to School Shootings,” covers historical perspectives on school safety and theories on
- [Tips for Mastering 7 Essential Project Management Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tips-for-mastering-7-essential-project-management-skills/) - UVM's online Project Management Certificate helps develop key project management skills, adhering to the Project Management Institute’s most recent standards.
- [Legal Issues in Higher Education: Key Topics for the 2025 Conference  ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/legal-issues-in-higher-education-key-topics-2025-conference/) - Explore key topics and expert insights at the 2025 Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference. Gain actionable strategies for evolving higher education law topics!
- [Prepare for a Speech-Language Pathology Career at UVM ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/prepare-for-a-speech-language-pathology-career-at-uvm/) - Explore 6 reasons why students are preparing for a speech-language pathology career with University of Vermont's SLPA Certificate and SLP Pre-Masters programs.
- [Pursue Your Compassionate Care Journey with End-of-Life Care Certificates at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/pursue-end-of-life-care-certificates-at-uvm/) - Learn how to provide compassionate end-of-life care through UVM’s End-of-Life Doula Certificate programs. Enhance your skills and make a difference! 100% online.
- [Custom Employee Development Program: MVP Health Care's Leadership Institute](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/custom-employee-development-program-mvp-healthcare-leadership-institute/) - MVP Health are partnered with UVM and PACE to create the Leadership Institute: a custom employee development program to strengthen leadership depth across the organization.
- [Why Parents Enroll High School Students in Summer Academy at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/why-parents-enroll-high-school-students-pre-college-summer-academy-university-of-vermont/) - Parents share why they enrolled their high school student in the University of Vermont's Summer Academy, a summer pre-college program to earn credits and prepare for college.
- [Finding Purpose in UVM's Direct Entry to Master of Science in Nursing Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/alumni-feature-uvm-direct-entry-master-of-science-in-nursing-program-acinel-bruce/) - From Family Caregiver to Nurse: an inspiring journey for a UVM Alumna. Pursuing nursing through UVM's Direct Entry to Master of Science in Nursing Degree.
- [Inspired by Vermont’s Needs, UVM Alumna is Driven to Offset Rural Healthcare Challenges](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-post-bacc-pre-med-alumna-vermont-healthcare/) - Autumn Polidor’s path to medicine began with a realization: Vermont healthcare faced a shortage of family doctors. UVM Post-Bacc Pre-Med Program made her journey possible.
- [Changing Careers: The Path from Public Relations to Nurse Practitioner](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/changing-careers-the-path-from-public-relations-to-nurse-practitioner/) - UVM Post-Bacc Pre-Medical alumni Shane Phipps chose to make a career change to medicine after a Nurse Practitioner helped to save his wife and infant son.
- [Hadley Warner Pursues a Physician Assistant Career to Better Connect with Patients](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/hadley-warner-pursues-a-physician-assistant-career-to-better-connect-with-patients/) - Spending time in Patagonia and other remote parts of the world left Hadley Warner wanting to know more about wilderness medicine. While receiving her EMT and wilderness certifications from the National Outdoor Leadership School, Warner wanted to dig deeper into the how and why of the human body. Her pursuit of more information led her
- [The Journey of One Post-Bacc Pre-Vet Student from Music to Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-journey-of-one-post-bacc-pre-vet-student-from-music-to-medicine/) - Sarah Eaton took what she calls a “round about” way to get to a career in medicine. But somewhere in between practicing and violin performances, she felt compelled to switch careers and consider medicine, but she wasn’t sure how.
- [Preparing for Dental School in UVM’s Post-Baccalaureate Premed Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-pre-dental-programs/) - Wearing braces in middle school inspired Saloni Mehta’s career path. The Boston University alumna spent her childhood in Framingham, Massachusetts, before her family moved to nearby Sudbury when she started high school. “The one piece of solace I had during that time was the smile my orthodontist gave me,” she says. “Having a nice smile
- [Trevor McDonald Pivots from Math to Marketing to Medical School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-post-bacc-pre-med-trevor-mcdonald/) - Trevor McDonald studied math in college and worked in digital marketing before realizing that practicing medicine was what he wanted all along. After graduating from college in 2015, he returned to school in 2017 when he enrolled in UVM’s Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program. Two years after completing the program, McDonald is now a medical student at
- ["View from the Top" Podcast Featuring Bettyjo Bouchey, PACE COO](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/view-from-the-top-podcast-bettyjo-bouchey-uvm-pace/) - Career Educator and So Much More: PACE COO Bettyjo Bouchey Joins "View from the Top". Recorded at The Hub CoWorks Podcast Studio. Hosted by Bill Lucci, Program Director for The Hub CoWorks.
- [How Summer Academy Helped Wren Tsao Prepare for College Life at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-summer-academy-helped-wren-tsao-prepare-for-college-life-at-uvm/) - First-year student Wren Tsao shares how UVM's summer academy program helped them prepare for college before the semester even started.
- [Why Not Complete the Whole Certificate? Alison Spasyk Goes All in on GIS at UVM.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/why-not-complete-the-whole-certificate-alison-spasyk-goes-all-in-on-gis-at-uvm-2/) - Through UVM's GIS Professional Certificate program, students get hands-on learning experience with ArcGIS, the industry-standard geographic analysis software.
- [There’s More to Medical Education than an MD. Explore Osteopathic Medicine Pathways at UVM.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/theres-more-to-medical-education-than-an-md-explore-osteopathic-medicine-pathways-at-uvm/) - Learn the difference between MD or allopathic and osteopathic medical degrees to determine which path to a career in medicine is right for you.
- [Pre-Med Student on a Mission to Improve Women's Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/pre-med-student-on-a-mission-to-improve-womens-health/) - Like many graduates of the University of Vermont’s Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program, Emily Ryan was thrilled to find out she was accepted to medical school. But though she may have a lot more to learn, she already has had a series of life experiences that have shaped her approach to medicine. Throughout her undergraduate years at
- [Behind the Scenes with a Medical School Admissions Officer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/behind-the-scenes-with-a-medical-school-admissions-officer/) - Gaining acceptance into medical school is even more challenging than in previous years. Learn what a medical school admissions director says can help your application stand out.
- [Connections, Resources, and Support in UVM's Pre-Medical Community Hub](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/connections-resources-and-support-in-uvms-pre-medical-community-hub/) - The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program at UVM provides a Community Hub that provides networking, academic, and professional support for students.
- [First-Year Medical Students' Advice to Post-Bacc Pre-Med Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/first-year-medical-students-advice-to-post-bacc-pre-med-students/) - First-year medical students (and former UVM Post-Bacc Pre-Med students) offer 6 tips to help make your path easier as your transition from post-bacc to medical school.
- [Philosophy Major Turned Post-Bacc Pre-Med Student Shares Tips for Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/philosophy-major-turned-post-bacc-pre-med-student-shares-tips-for-success/) - Andrew Scherffius majored in philosophy in college and caught up on the required pre-med courses through UVM's Post-Bacc Pre-Medical program before applying to med school.
- [Preparing for Med School through UVM’s Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/preparing-for-med-school-through-uvms-post-baccalaureate-premedical-program/) - There isn’t necessarily just one path to medical school. Sure, you may plan to focus your undergraduate studies in a bachelor’s of science and narrow in on the key science curriculum in order to gain admission to med school. But what if you pursued a bachelor’s degree in arts, didn’t have the science background and
- [UVM Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program Lays a Solid Foundation for Student Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-post-baccalaureate-premedical-program-lays-a-solid-foundation-for-student-success/) - Going back to school after completing a degree in History and Science at Harvard University, wasn’t necessarily in Zachary Osborn’s plans. But he stumbled upon an interest in medicine while researching a topic for his capstone project his senior year and that created the turn of events which led Zach to pursue a career in
- [Post Bacc Premed Programs Can Be the Key to Med School Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/a-post-baccalaureate-premedical-program-can-be-the-key-to-med-school/) - Students who have set their sights on applying to med school and health professional schools now have another option through the University of Vermont’s Post Bacc Premedical Program. Post baccalaureate students interested in applying to medical school and seeking to strengthen their academic credentials as well as access higher level courses may apply to the
- [UVM Alumnus Pivots to a Career in Medicine Through Post-Bacc Pre-Med Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-alumnus-pivots-to-a-career-in-medicine-through-post-bacc-pre-med-program-2/) - From a degree in environmental science to a career in medicine. Learn how one UVM alum leveraged the Post-Bacc Pre-Med program to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.
- [Burlington in the Fall: The Best Ways to Enjoy Vermont Fall Foliage](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/burlington-vermont-fall-foliage/) - Burlington is a must-see stop during a visit to experience the Vermont fall foliage season. Learn how to enjoy the best foliage while visiting Vermont in October.
- [Journalist Talks Cannabis, Creativity, Science, and Commitment to the Truth](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cannabis-certificate-feature-journalist-mary-jane-gibson/) - Mary Jane Gibson saw an opportunity for more factual reporting on cannabis and pursued UVM's Cannabis Plant Biology Certificate to focus on cannabis science.
- [Summer Academy at UVM Helped Prepare Ayden Carpenter for College](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/summer-academy-at-uvm-helped-prepare-ayden-carpenter-for-college/) - Taking a pre-college course at UVM helped Ayden Carpenter build relationships with professors and solidify his career path while still in high school.
- [How to Learn the 3rd Most In-Demand Skill for Marketers Today](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-learn-the-3rd-most-in-demand-skill-for-marketers-today/) - The #3 skill most in-demand in 2023 is digital marketing. Learn how to gain digital marketing skills in just 10 weeks.
- [Navigating the Future of Legal Issues in Higher Education ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/navigating-the-future-of-legal-issues-in-higher-education/) - Annual conference focused on legal issues in higher education. Where legal topics are discussed, best practices are shared, and higher ed law strategies are forged.
- [How to Get Research Experience Before Applying to Med School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/research-experience-for-med-school/) - A high GPA is not the only requirement for medical school. Learn how you can gain research experience before applying to med school.
- [Why Starting a Post-Bacc in Summer is a Smart Move](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/why-starting-a-post-bacc-in-summer-is-a-smart-move/) - Summer courses include a tuition discount and scholarships are available for post-bacc pre-med students at UVM.
- [COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Helps Student Solidify Her Decision to Pursue Research and Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-post-bacc-premed-gina-demilt/) - Gina Demilt’s passion for research led her to a behind-the-scenes position for a COVID-19 vaccine trial at the UVM Medical Center. The UVM Medical Center and Vaccine Testing Center at the UVM Larner College of Medicine are taking part in a Phase 3 trial for a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and manufactured by
- [A Mother Channels Her Grief by Helping Others as a Health and Wellness Coach](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/see-how-our-graduates-have-used-their-integrative-health-certificate-to-strengthen-their-careers/) - UVM's Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate has helped one student in her own healing from a family tragedy.
- [From Nursing to Health Coaching, Carol Blattspieler Puts People First](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/from-nursing-to-health-coaching-carol-blattspieler-puts-people-first/) - After decades as an orthopedic nurse practitioner, Carol Blattspieler becomes a health coach through UVM's Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate program.
- [Digital Marketing Certificate to Amplify Your Organization's Digital Strategy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/digital-marketing-certificate-to-amplify-your-digital-strategy/) - The University of Vermont's award-winning online Digital Marketing Certificate will empower you to make data-driven decisions and boost your digital strategy.
- [How Businesses Can Leverage TikTok Digital Marketing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-businesses-can-leverage-tiktok-digital-marketing/) - Vertical video has taken over social media over the last year, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Learn how UVM's Digital Marketing Fundamentals course helps brands leverage TikTok and other new channels.
- [SEO Digital Marketing Training Teaches Best Practices to Improve Ranking](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/advanced-seo-digital-marketing-training/) - Are you interested in ranking your company’s website more highly on Google? While there’s no magic formula to search engine optimization (SEO) success, there are fundamental practices to help maximize your performance. Bill Rowland, former director of SEO at Trinity Insight in Philadelphia, teaches the SEO module (or week of learning) in UVM's award-winning Digital
- [Applying a Framework for Project Management: An interview with Mieko Ozeki](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/applying-a-framework-for-project-management-an-interview-with-mieko-ozeki/) - Mieko Ozenski enrolled in UVM’s project management program because the training would add new tools and frameworks to her arsenal.
- [How to Become a Nationally Board-Certified Integrative Health and Wellness Coach](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-become-a-nationally-board-certified-integrative-health-and-wellness-coach/) - The University of Vermont’s Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Program offers a pathway to becoming a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).
- [Your Terms, Your Timeline: Build MCAT Confidence at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/mcat-prepare-master-of-medical-science/) - Two UVM Master of Medical Science students share their MCAT story about gained clarity and confidence during their successful preparation for medical school.
- [Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program Helps Student Shift Career Path from Philosophy Major to Becoming a Doctor and Lawyer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/post-baccalaureate-pre-medical-program-helps-student-shift-career-path/) - The Post-Bacc Pre-Medical program at UVM helps students earn the required credits needed to gain admission to medical school.
- [UVM Faculty Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie and Marie Vea Recognized with the 2022 Prelock Online Teaching Award](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/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.
- [Following an Editor’s Advice, a Journalist Goes All in on Cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/following-an-editors-advice-a-journalist-goes-all-in-on-cannabis/) - Learn how UVM's Cannabis Plant Biology course helped cannabis journalist Lester Black ground his reporting and writing in science.
- [A Summer College Prep Course Confirms a Passion for Health and Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/summer-college-prep-course/) - Becca Bingham, a junior at South Salem High School in Salem, Oregon, knows in her heart that she wants to work in medicine. A summer college prep course at UVM made her absolutely sure. Last summer, Becca attended the four-week UVM Summer Academy program, which is offered to high school juniors and seniors who want
- [Learning to Build Effective Healthcare Leadership Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/learning-to-build-effective-healthcare-leadership-skills/) - After 20 years in the biomedical field, Theresa Bugbee wanted a refresher in healthcare leadership. Bugbee is a biomedical services supervisor for UVM’s Technical Services Partnership (TSP), a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare technology management. She enrolled in UVM’s Healthcare Management and Leadership Professional Certificate Program last spring to enhance her supervisory skills. The program
- [New Year, Same Grief. End of Life Doula Instructor Offers Ways to Support a Mourner.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-year-same-grief-end-of-life-doula-instructor-offers-ways-to-support-a-mourner/) - Written by Francesca Arnoldy Lead Instructor, UVM End of Life Doula Certificate Certified Doula and Childcare Educator What struck me, following the first meeting of our grief group series, was realizing how you can scan a room, see faces, and assume people are okay. They look okay. They’re acting fine. They have friendly smiles and
- [Sustainable Innovation MBA Program Wins Top Recognition Again by Princeton Review & Moves Up in Corporate Knights Ranking](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sustainable-mba-program-wins-top-recognition/) - The accolades keep rolling in for UVM Grossman School of Business’ Sustainable Innovation MBA program. For the second straight year, The Sustainable Innovation MBA program has been named the #1 Best Green MBA in the nation by The Princeton Review. On the heels of the Princeton Review award in November 2018 came the announcement that Corporate
- [Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with 3 Qualities of Leadership that can Catalyze Change](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/qualities-of-leadership/) - Originally posted February 2015 by Mistinguette Smith Updated January 21, 2019 In one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famous speeches he declared, "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" Today, as we honor the life of Dr. King it is also important to ask yourself, do you have
- [Is Your Brewery in Compliance with Local, State and Federal Laws?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewery-class-legal-and-regulatory-compliance/) - Running a brewery involves much more than hops and barley. When starting, maintaining or expanding a brewery, there are complex legal and regulatory compliance measures to follow. Start-ups need to think about everything from federal trademark registration, establishing an EIN, zoning permits, and financing to state manufacturing licensing and applying for a brewer’s notice with the Alcohol
- [UVM Is: Chris Danforth Measures Data with a Moral Compass](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-chris-danforth/) - Associate Professor Chris Danforth uses Twitter to occasionally share scientific research, post photos of his golden retriever, or upload videos of himself biking to work in the snow. But more than anything, he uses Twitter to learn about the public’s collective well-being. Danforth arrived at UVM in 2006 to join the Vermont Complex Systems Center, which crunches
- [UVM’s Food Hub Program Takes its Curriculum on the Road to Michigan](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-food-hub-program-heads-to-michigan/) - Food system experts in Michigan wanted to offer a comprehensive food hub management program without reinventing the wheel. So they turned to UVM. UVM’s Food Hub Management Professional Certificate Program is heading to Michigan in 2019 as part of a new partnership between the University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and the Michigan State University Center for Regional
- [Vermont Dual Enrollment Makes College More Accessible for Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-dual-enrollment/) - By Cynthia Belliveau, Ed.D. Dean, UVM Continuing and Distance Education Vermont is known for having one of the best high school graduation rates in the country. But when it comes to college enrollment, it’s a very different story. In fact, college enrollment still hovers at 52 percent in Vermont, the lowest in New England, according
- [Volunteer, Instructor and Student; OLLI’s Dr. John Hanagan Brings Passion for Learning to UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/olli-dr-john-hanagan-brings-passion-for-learning-to-uvm/) - Sit with Dr. John Hanagan for an hour and you may discuss common poetic themes of scholars Jalal-ad Din Muhammad Rumi and Taigu Ryokan, learn about the best locations for quiet meditation, or hear him play Duke Ellington’s In a Sentimental Mood on the piano. In no time, it is easy to understand why Hanagan
- [Kelsey Gleason Joins UVM with a Focus on Global Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/kelsey-gleason-donovan-global-public-health/) - Helping to teach public health in a refugee camp on the Thai-Burma border opened Kelsey Gleason’s eyes to the need for building capacity and empowering communities to improve sustainable health practices. As a graduate teaching fellow in the Harvard School of Public Health four years ago, Gleason traveled to the Umpiem Mai refugee camp near Mae
- [Why Your Story Matters for Brewery Marketing and Branding](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/story-matters-brewery-marketing-and-branding/) - When it comes to brewery marketing and branding, making delicious beer is only half the battle. If your brewery doesn’t have solid branding, then you’ll have a tough time standing out in today’s crowded craft beer market. Isaac Arthur, co-founder of CEDO Design in Indianapolis and a brewery marketing and branding instructor for the UVM Business
- [Empowering Students to End Hazing on Campus](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-hazing-on-campus/) - By Kate Whitney Hazing, or the use of any action or situation intentionally created to humiliate, ridicule, harass, or risks emotional or physical harm (with or without consent) to members of a group or team, is illegal in 44 states—including Vermont. However, hazing continues to be a problematic issue on campuses nationwide, with four deaths linked to
- [Engineering Manager Cyril Brunner Strives to Keep Learning about Leadership](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cyril-brunner-be-a-better-leader/) - “Leaders aren’t born they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” ~Vince Lombardi What makes an effective leader? If you ask Cyril Brunner ‘13, he’ll tell you it’s performance, accountability, and transparency. Just a couple of years
- [Going the Distance to Protect Victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sexual-violence-on-campus/) - By Kate Whitney According to research funded by the Justice Department, only 3 to 18 percent of sexual assaults lead to a conviction. Challenges in proving a case may be due to a lack of evidence, an inability to identify the perpetrator, attempts to undermine the credibility of the alleged victim, trauma, and many other factors. According to RAINN (Rape,
- [High School Students Benefit from a Summer Academy College Prep Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-high-school-students-benefit-from-a-summer-college-program/) - UVM Summer Academy is an outstanding, academically challenging 4-week program (2 weeks on-campus, 2 weeks online) for high school students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and are interested in exploring a specific field of study. Summer Academy gives high school students the opportunity to learn what college life is like first-hand while getting a
- [Learning the Business of Craft Brewing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-brewery-internship/) - By Rachel C. Leslie For Renee Hamblin, a typical day at Queen City Brewery may involve bottling the latest brew, scheduling the week’s social media posts, or leading a focus group for market research. A food systems major with a concentration in public communication and minor in nutrition and food science, Hamblin saw the brewery
- [Michele Morris Learns What it Takes to be an Effective Leader](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/michele-morris-effective-leadership/) - Michele Morris is a seasoned professional but relatively new at leadership. As the director of outreach and communications at Chittenden Solid Waste District, Morris supervises five employees at the district’s administrative office in Williston. Morris, who previously worked for the National Wildlife Federation and Backpacker Magazine (under Rodale Press), joined the waste district nine years ago. She was
- [Navigating the Complexities of Student Life and Higher Education Law](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/higher-education-law/) - By Kate Whitney This year marks the 40thanniversary of the release of Barbara Lee and William Kaplin’s seminal work, The Law of Higher Education. The first edition, written in 1978, was 500 pages. The two-volume 6th edition, slated for release in April 2019, is a whopping 2,326 pages long. According to Lee, colleges and universities (particularly public
- [After UVM, a Dream to Open a Bed and Brew Comes True](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-bed-and-brew/) - In a few months, a new microbrewery will be opening in Lafayette, Louisiana with a mission to brew better beer. Sawbriar Brewery, owned by John Paul and his wife, Jessica, will be a small brewpub in a 19th-century, two-story building. The business will be a bed and brew, featuring three bedrooms and one suite for overnight
- [Brewers are Helping Brewers and Communities Affected by California Camp Fire by Creating the Resilience IPA](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewers-help-brewers-create-resilience-ipa/) - Looking for a way to support the communities devastated by the recent Northern California wild fires? It may be as easy as grabbing a pint of beer at your local brewery. Over a thousand breweries nationwide are brewing their version of Sierra Nevada’s Resilience IPA as a fundraiser to support the Camp Fire Relief Fund.
- [Health Care Management Program Helps Business Owner Prepare for Company's Growth](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/health-care-management-program/) - Mohamed Basha hopes to expand his health care company nationwide over the next five years. In order to do that, he’s working to enhance his business and leadership skills, recently completing the UVM Health Care Management and Leadership Professional Certificate program. Basha is the founder and CEO of TLC Nursing Associates, Inc & TLC Homecare Services, Inc. TLC
- [UVM Is: How Wanda Heading-Grant is Making Progress Happen](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-wanda-heading-grant/) - For Wanda Heading-Grant, there’s nothing more important than building relationships. A UVM employee for 28 years, Heading-Grant is now vice president for Human Resources, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at UVM. She’s also a UVM alumna. For the three decades she’s been at UVM as either a student or employee, Heading-Grant has seen the benefits of staying
- [UVM Is: Ingrid Barcelo Bridges Academic Research with Grant Funding Expertise](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-ingrid-barcelo/) - Ingrid Barcelo, PhD, is a researcher at heart. The Girona, Spain, native, arrived at UVM shortly after earning her doctorate from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. On any given day, she can be found in her office at the Aiken Center, tracking more than 60 grants for faculty in the UVM Rubenstein School of Environment and
- [UVM Is: Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne Problem Solving with an Eye from the Sky](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-jarlath-oneil-dunne-spatial-analysis-laboratory/) - Helping communities make better decisions is the foundation of Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne’s work. As director of the University of Vermont’s Spatial Analysis Laboratory (SAL), O’Neil-Dunne and his team are involved with everything from conducting urban tree canopy assessments in major cities, to monitoring erosion along local rivers, to collecting aerial imagery to help small towns develop better infrastructure. “We’re a
- [UVM Is: Jenny Wilkinson Shares the Powerful Connection Between Humans and Horses in Summer University Course](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-jenny-wilkinson/) - Updated March 27, 2019 “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” –John Lubbock/Winston Churchill If dogs are man’s best friend, then horses are man’s oldest friend. At UVM's Summer University, students can gain a basic understanding of one of our most beloved domestic animals
- [UVM Students Get a Taste of Leadership in Breakthrough Leaders Food System Course](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-breakthrough-leaders-food-system-course/) - What are the functions and styles of leadership? Is leadership hierarchical or horizontal? Authoritative or laissez-faire? Is it influential, collaborative, strategic, or hands on? If you ask this question to Continuing and Distance Education Dean Cynthia Belliveau, Ed.D., she’ll tell you leadership encompasses all of the above. “In a crisis, we need a chain of command,
- [Lifelong Learning is the Key to Florence Smith’s Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-leadership-and-management-program-student/) - For Florence Smith, life is all about positivity and perseverance. The Chelsea native, who was the first person in her family to graduate from high school, is now a transportation legal program administrator and supervisor in the Senior Assistant Attorney General’s Office within the Vermont Agency of Transportation. Her job duties include everything from litigation support and administrative
- [UVM Is: Supporting Students Is Holly Pedrini’s Greatest Joy on the Job](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-holly-pedrini/) - Working with students is the most rewarding part of Holly Pedrini’s job. Sharing the importance of a strong work ethic and positive attitude gives her a strong sense of purpose. Ever since joining UVM in 2007 as the office manager of event services for the Davis Center, Pedrini has taken many students under her wing.
- [Combatting Bias and Hate on Campus: An Interview with Dr. Denzil J. Suite](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/bias-and-hate-on-campus/) - By Kate Whitney Every year, the University of Vermont gathers experts in higher education law, student affairs, and campus public safety to address the diverse challenges impacting all aspects of higher education for its Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference. Now in its 28th year, the conference will once again host a number of dynamic
- [How Facing Our Fear of Death Fosters a Sense of Empowerment](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/death-doula-alua-arthur/) - By Kate Whitney If your career involved conversations about life support options, meditations on death, and funeral plans for the dying, one might be surprised to learn that it’s not all gloom and doom. For death doula Alua Arthur, who recently shared her story on Refinery29, the idea that supporting palliative care patients through the
- [Learning How to Market Yourself to Prospective Employers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-market-yourself-career-coach/) - By Kate Whitney If the prospect of searching for a job, interviewing, and negotiating a salary makes you break out in a cold sweat, you’re not alone. We’re barraged with advice on what makes a successful resume, how to write a cover letter, and the importance of building a network and developing an active—but uncontroversial—social
- [Legal Issues: Understanding Trauma and Fairness in Sexual Assault Cases](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/trauma-and-fairness-in-sexual-assault-cases/) - A fight or flight response. An inability to call out or fight back. Feelings of disassociation. Non-linear memories. These are all reactions a person might experience during a traumatic experience. For Jeff Nolan, understanding trauma and its potential lasting effects, while ensuring fairness to all parties, are crucial when investigating and adjudicating a sexual assault case. Nolan,
- [Partnership Brewing: Pushing Small Breweries to Their Potential](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewery-partnerships-on-the-rise/) - By Ava Schwemler Small breweries are starting to join forces with state-of-the-art incubation breweries to expand their production and distribution operations without the expense of creating their own. According to Gregory Dunkling, director of UVM’s Business of Craft Beer Certificate Program, more craft breweries are turning to partnership brewing to help keep up with the
- [Public Health Student to Champion Organ Donation at Miss America](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-student-julia-crane/) - By Amanda Brooks Julia Crane is not your average 22-year-old graduate student. While writing her thesis for her master’s in public health at the University of Vermont, the Colchester native has been juggling radio and newspaper interviews, conducting goat races, running with dogs for the humane society and speaking with young women about leadership all
- [UVM Is: Connie Tompkins Raising Awareness About Food Addiction in Teens](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-connie-tompkins/) - Little is known about food addiction in adolescents, so UVM Associate Professor Connie Tompkins and her colleagues set out to learn more. An expert in the prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity, Tompkins co-authored a study, Food Addiction: A Barrier for Effective Weight Management for Obese Adolescents, that was published in the December
- [UVM Is: Lisa Heldke Teaching the Tenets of Dewey Through Food](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-kitchen-institute-lisa-heldke/) - Food is a fundamental source of meaning and value in human life. For scholar Lisa Heldke, food is also the quintessential liberal arts topic. Heldke co-teaches the UVM John Dewey Kitchen Institute with Continuing and Distance Education Dean Cynthia Belliveau every June. In the program, they emphasize the pedagogical power of the kitchen and how
- [Demand Grows for End-of-Life Doula Training at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-of-life-doula-training/) - By Kymelya Sari Seven Days Roberta MacDonald guffawed when she remembered a riddle her friend once asked her: What's the No. 1 cause of death? No, it's not heart disease or cancer, as one might typically guess. "It's birth," said MacDonald. "That was Paula's line — I love that." Paula Fives-Taylor, professor emeritus of microbiology
- [Exploring Crowdfunding as a Finance Model for Breweries](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewery-crowdfunding/) - By Niels Burlund Opening a new brewery is not exactly cheap. With nine out of 10 breweries operating at annual outputs of 2,500 barrels or less, those opening new breweries are looking for alternative finance models. In a series of podcasts, the UVM Business of Craft Beer Program took a closer look at alternative finance
- [After a Devastating Loss, Making a Career Choice to Help Others](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/advanced-science-graduate-program/) - Caring for her dying mother changed Betsy Assoumou’s life in every way. The MBA graduate had been working as a public accountant for a big four accounting firm when her mother entered hospice and died in 2016. The experience left Betsy grappling with grief and the realization that she wanted to live a different life. “I
- [Business School Alumna Heads West and Lands at Avery Brewing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewery-accounting-practices/) - Emily Masi ’10 studied Business Administration at UVM and is now an accounting manager at Avery Brewing in Colorado. We talked to the Cape Cod native about her decision to move out west and career advice she has for UVM Business of Craft Beer students. How did you find a job at Avery Brewing Company? After
- [UVM Is: Joan “Rosi” Rosebush Guiding Students to Succeed](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-joan-rosi-rosebush/) - Joan “Rosi” Rosebush has a knack for helping students work through complex math problems and even the complexities of life. Whether it’s assisting a student who is experiencing trouble with calculus, anxiety about exams, relationship problems, or disciplinary action, Rosebush makes herself readily available by offering guidance and support. Rosebush, a senior lecturer in the
- [UVM Is: Kyle Warren Thriving in a Job He Loves](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-kyle-warren/) - Kyle Warren enjoys getting up and going to work every day. It wasn't always this way. More than a decade ago, the thought of facing another work week gave him the Sunday blues. But once he arrived at UVM in 2007 to work for the operations department at the UVM Davis Center, everything changed. “I
- [UVM Is: Melissa Wright Creating Printed Pieces with Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-melissa-wright/) - If you’ve ever needed a brochure or poster printed at UVM, chances are Melissa Wright helped make it happen. In her 17 years at UVM, the senior media technician at UVM Print & Mail has worked with a variety of departments, schools, and colleges across the University to oversee the layout of materials ranging from
- [UVM Student Gets Another Chance at Medical School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-master-degree-kristina-valentine/) - UVM’s Medical Science Degree Program gave Kristina Valentine a second chance at getting into medical school. The McGill University graduate wasn’t accepted to medical school when she first applied two years ago. But this fall, she is heading to the UVM Larner College of Medicine with the goal of working in the primary care field. We talked
- [Making the Leap from Working Professional to Nursing Student](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/nurse-practitioner-track/) - Kim O’Leary made the leap from health care communications professional to medical student and never looked back. After completing UVM’s Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program in 2017, O’Leary will join the College of Nursing and Health Sciences this fall to pursue a doctorate of nursing practice degree. O’Leary, who lives with her husband, Dave, and their two children in
- [UVM Is: Teresa Mares Studying the Challenges Faced by Migrant Dairy Workers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/undocumented-migrant-workers/) - Near the Vermont-Canadian border, migrant dairy workers are grappling with food insecurity and increasing anxiety. Living on the dairy farms where they are employed, undocumented migrant workers are often reluctant to go grocery shopping—or anywhere for that matter—for fear of detention and deportation by the federal border patrol. Vermont is not often viewed as a
- [Amy Trubek Examines What Cooking Means in the Modern Age](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/amy-trubek-making-modern-meals/) - My feelings about cooking are complicated. Sometimes I feel joy when I cook, and other times it’s more like shame. After reading “Making Modern Meals: How Americans Cook Today” by UVM Associate Professor of Nutrition and Food Science Amy Trubek, PhD, I was at once relieved and alarmed that I’m hardly alone. I was raised
- [Filling a Critical Gap in End-of-Life Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/professional-end-of-life-doulas/) - By Cabot Creamery Co-operative Death is a natural part of life. Even so, talking about death feels anything but natural. According to the National Palliative Care Center, 20 percent of the United States’ population will be over age 65 by the year 2030—that’s more than 60 million people. Chances are, a significant portion of these
- [Author Michael Moss Exposes How the Food Giants Hooked Us](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/secrets-of-the-food-industry/) - By Andrea Estey Have you ever snacked on a bag of salty, crunchy chips and gotten the feeling that you just couldn’t stop? You’re not alone. That irresistible sensation is completely by design. It’s just one of the ways the processed food industry tempts us to eat more of “the food we hate to love,”
- [UVM Is: Why Kim Howard Wants More Students to Study Abroad](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/kim-howard-international-education/) - Teaching in Japan was a life-changing experience for Kim Howard. After graduating from University of California, Berkeley, she lived in Japan for two years to teach, which sparked her passion for international education. These days, Howard is director of the Office of International Education at UVM. She is on a mission to encourage more students
- [UVM Program Ranked No. 1 Best Green MBA in America by 'The Princeton Review'](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/best-green-mba/) - By Jon Reidel Six years ago when Sanjay Sharma took over as dean of the Grossman School of Business, he set his sights on an ambitious goal: to become the top MBA program in the country for sustainable innovation. That dream became reality on Oct. 31 when The Princeton Review ranked the University of Vermont Grossman School of
- [After UVM, Christina Supino Sets Her Sights on Working in Emergency Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/working-in-emergency-medicine/) - Christina Supino’s family doctor in New Hampshire inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. The positive relationships he developed with patients made such an impression on Christina that she later decided to work for him as an intern. “That’s when I knew medicine was for me,” she says. Christina received a bachelor’s degree in
- [An Engineer Pours His Heart & Soul into Opening a Brewery in Mexico](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/opening-a-brewery-in-mexico/) - Engineer and craft beer enthusiast Fred Kilpatrick is setting his sights on opening a brewery and taproom in Mérida, Mexico in 2018. Fred, who divides his time between Bend, Oregon, Southern California, and the Yucatán, recently completed the UVM Business of Craft Beer program. We talked to Fred about his business plans and why he’s
- [Harpoon Brewery CFO Warren Dibble ’89 Shares the Power of Employee Engagement](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/warren-dibble-employee-owned-brewery/) - Alumnus Warren Dibble ’89 worked his way up through the ranks at Harpoon Brewery after graduating from UVM with a degree in political science. He started as a bottler and truck driver before moving into sales and distribution management. After completing coursework in finance and accounting at Boston University, he now serves as Harpoon’s vice
- [Truth and Compassion Are at the Core of End-of-Life Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-of-life-care/) - “Companioning is about going to the wilderness of the soul with another human being; it is not about thinking you are responsible for finding the way out.” -Dr. Alan Wolfelt By Francesca Arnoldy My initiation into this realm happened unexpectedly when my grandfather was dying. It was my first time sitting vigil through a person’s
- [UVM Public Health Student Competes in 2018 Winter Games](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-olympic-skier-ida-sargent-heads-to-2018-winter-games/) - Like most graduate students, Ida Sargent finds pursuing a master’s degree to be a juggling act. But Ida is not your typical student. She’s a member of the U.S. Ski Team who is competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics. A student in the UVM Master of Public Health online program, Ida is a lifelong Vermonter,
- [Why Shawn Logan Wants to Be an End-of-Life Doula](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-doula-program/) - A family story sparked Shawn Logan’s interest in end-of-life care. The story was so moving that Shawn, who is pursuing a career as a mental health clinician, decided he had to learn more. We talked to the Kentucky resident, who enrolled in the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program last year, about death, dying, and
- [UVM Is: Walter Poleman Fostering a Sense of Place](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-walter-poleman/) - Nurturing a community’s sense of place is at the heart of Walter Poleman’s work. That community can be a town, city, or even a dorm on campus. For Poleman, an ecologist and senior lecturer at UVM, it’s the GreenHouse Residential Learning Community at UVM, where he serves as faculty director. It’s also his work as
- [A Birthing Doula Shares the Significance of End of Life Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-of-life-doula-program/) - Birth doula Francesca Arnoldy realized the power of end of life care when her grandfather was dying at his home in Massachusetts. During his final days, his wife and primary caregiver—Arnoldy’s grandmother—was sleep-deprived, scared, and emotional. “I went to Massachusetts to see my grandfather, and I didn’t realize how close he was to dying until
- [Farmer Training Alum and Food Systems Student Awarded James Beard Foundation Scholarships](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/students-awarded-james-beard-foundation-scholarships/) - By Alison Nihart Two UVM students are recipients of a prestigious scholarship from the James Beard Foundation National Scholars Program, which awards $20,000 scholarships to ten students across the United States. Alisha Utter is a doctoral student in Plant and Soil Science is developing a research project working with farmers while at the same time
- [Legal Issues: Monitoring Social Media on Campus](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/monitoring-social-media-on-campus/) - Dr. Gary Margolis is the founder and CEO of Social Sentinel, Inc., a service that provides universities and colleges insights into safety and security concerns being shared publicly on social media. His professional career spans over 20 years in public safety and more than a decade in higher education serving as chief of police at the University of
- [A Military Veteran Learning to Farm Finds His Calling at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/veteran-learning-to-farm/) - Farming was the last thing on Anthony Hamilton’s mind during the Iraq War. But a decade after being stationed in Baghdad, he’s learning how to raise livestock, grow vegetables, and operate irrigation systems and tractors at UVM. A student in the UVM Farmer Training Program, Anthony is raising chickens at Catamount Farm, growing everything from
- [Author Michael Moss to Speak at UVM Aiken Lecture Nov. 1](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-aiken-lecture/) - Best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Moss will be the keynote speaker at the 2017 George D. Aiken Lecture Series on Nov. 1 at the UVM Ira Allen Chapel. Moss is the author of the New York Times’ bestseller, “Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us.” His writing focuses on the food
- [Farmer Training Student Digs Deep to Better Understand Food Policy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/learning-to-grow-food/) - Allie Williams learned early on the importance of healthy food. While growing up in Houston and Memphis, her family had always put a big emphasis on cooking and eating right. But high obesity rates in Memphis, along with a gluten allergy she was diagnosed with in high school, eventually gave Allie the desire to learn
- [From the Heart: Emma Nilan '08 Finds Healing through Art](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/artist-emma-nilan-olli/) - Emma Nilan swears by the healing power of art. The 32-year-old UVM alumna, who was diagnosed as a teenager with a rare heart disease and underwent two heart transplants in her 20s, turned to art early on as a way to express herself and work through her pain. Emma, 08, studied psychology at UVM, and
- [Trading Aspirin for Asparagus: A Prescription for Healthy Food](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/prescription-for-healthy-food-v/) - By Charlie Mitchell “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Do you believe this old saying? If we, as a state, ate a healthier diet, would we experience fewer issues, and probably spend a lot less on healthcare? If that logic follows, shouldn’t we be trading Cortlands for Cortisone? Asparagus for aspirin? The rubber
- [UVM Is: Gary Derr Going the Distance for the Campus Community](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-gary-derr/) - Gary Derr is a popular guy on campus. If you’re a student, staff, or faculty member, chances are you’ve received an email from Derr about campus services, commencement, or announcements from the UVM Executive Office. Derr, UVM’s vice president for executive operations, not only sends out dozens upon dozens of emails to the campus community
- [UVM Is: Professor John Burke Sharing Insight on the Trump Presidency](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/presidential-politics-expert-john-burke/) - Professor John Burke arrived on UVM’s campus in 1984, the year President Ronald Reagan was running for reelection against Minnesota democrat Walter Mondale. Now, six presidential administrations later, Dr. Burke, the John G. McCullough Professor of Political Science, remains a sought-after expert on presidential transitions. He has been interviewed on CNN, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Financial
- [UVM Is: Trina Magi Empowering Students to Dig Deeper](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-library-professor-trina-magi/) - Is Google your primary resource for search? If so, Library Professor Trina Magi wants you to broaden your research horizons. Magi, a UVM reference and instruction librarian, notes that our online research is shaped by commercial entities, search results are personalized (Google shows you what it thinks you want to see), and what you search
- [What Type of Leader Are You?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/leadership-style/) - By Kate Collier What’s your leadership style? According to experts, there are two distinct methods for gaining and maintaining power: dominate and demand the fealty of your subordinates, or a more diplomatic approach, gaining the trust and respect of those you wish to lead. Jon Maner, a Florida State University psychology professor and recognized leader
- [How Does Vermont's Beer Ranking Compare to the Rest of the U.S.?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-beer-ranking/) - By Gregory Dunkling In Vermont, we often hear people say our state has the most breweries per capita in the United States. But there’s certainly more to consider when talking about Vermont’s place in the world of craft beer. When people speak of a state’s ranking, it all depends on the lens that’s being used.
- [The Rise of Tick-Borne Illnesses in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tick-borne-illnesses-in-vermont/) - Summer is officially here, and that means tick season is in full swing in Vermont. For the past decade, Lyme disease has been on the rise in New England. When the Vermont Health Department started tracking the disease in 1990, they found only 14 cases in the state, according to Bradley Tompkins, an infectious disease
- [Alumna Learns the Rewards of Medicine in UVM Post-Baccalaureate Premed Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/studying-medicine-at-uvm/) - UVM alumna Joy Benner ’15 started medical school in August 2017 at the UVM Larner College of Medicine. We talked Joy, who completed the UVM Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program, about her time studying at UVM, conducting research, volunteering for the Art for the Heart program, and working in the UVM Medical Center Emergency Department. Why did
- [Despite Industry Shift, Vermont’s Craft Beer Sector Continues Strong Growth](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/growth-in-the-craft-beer-industry/) - By Gregory Dunkling Recent headlines report that big beer’s acquisitions of independent brewers across the nation are to blame for slower growth in the craft beer industry. But news of the craft beer market slowing down isn’t entirely accurate, especially when it comes to microbreweries in Vermont. Over the past decade, during the heady days
- [Lynn Sipsey Finds Herself Drawn to the Art and Science of Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/larner-college-of-medicine/) - Lynn Sipsey, right, during a summer global health trip to Vietnam in 2015. Medical student Lynn Sipsey was studying to become a scientific illustrator when she decided to shift gears and pursue a career in medicine. Lynn, who completed the UVM Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program and is now a student at the Larner College of Medicine
- [Secrets to Success for Craft Breweries](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/secrets-to-success-for-craft-breweries/) - Matthew McLaughlin has seen craft breweries come and go in his 13-year career. McLaughlin, an attorney specializing in alcohol licensing and regulatory matters, as well as corporate, finance, and intellectual property matters for craft breweries in the southeastern United States. With the craft beer industry booming, McLaughlin has a keen sense for what makes breweries
- [UVM Is: Beverly Colston Helping Students Succeed](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-mosaic-center/) - The best part of Beverly Colston’s job is helping students experience personal growth and thrive in the community. As director of the UVM Mosaic Center for Students of Color (formerly the ALANA Student Center) for 15 years, Colston’s goal is to create a diverse and rich community of empowered, engaged, and enthusiastic students of color.
- [UVM Is: Jody Prescott Encouraging Students to Embrace Opportunity](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-jody-prescott/) - Jody Prescott’s day job is working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as an environmental attorney. The retired U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps officer is also a part-time instructor at UVM, teaching courses in environmental law and cybersecurity. Prescott, UVM ’83, shares thoughts on what he enjoys most about working with students. What do you
- [UVM Is: Terry Bradshaw Helping Students Navigate the Realities and Rewards of Farming](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-sustainable-agriculture-terry-bradshaw/) - While growing up on a farm in the small town of Chelsea, Terry Bradshaw learned from a young age the value of expertise and outreach. To help keep his family’s farm running smoothly, his parents often asked state and regional agriculture officials for guidance on a variety of farming issues. That support system gave the
- [UVM Is: Victor Rossi Sharing His Passion for Computer-Aided Drafting and Design](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-victor-rossi-sharing-his-passion-for-computer-aided-drafting-and-design/) - Victor Rossi is a hands-on kind of person. He’s either drafting, metalworking, welding, woodworking, or teaching. Rossi, a lecturer at the UVM College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS), has done almost everything imaginable with computers, too. He taught for a few years in public schools in the US Virgin Islands and in Burlington before
- [Jan Carney Weighs in on the Merits of Online Public Health Education](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/online-public-health-education/) - Professor Jan Carney, MD, MPH, Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy at the Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at UVM, talks about the power of online public health education in an interview with healthgrad.com. The California-based website, which covers health care employment, asked Dr. Carney about whether online Master of Public Health
- [UVM Is: Ernesto Méndez Creating Positive Change in the Agroecology Movement](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-ernesto-mendez-agroecology/) - Agroecology is finding a mainstream audience in the world of international food and agricultural policy. For Professor Ernesto Méndez, that’s good news. Méndez, a professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Environmental Program and a Fellow at UVM’s Gund Institute for Environment, is launching a Certificate of Graduate Study in Agroecology this
- [UVM Is: Jean Harvey Mentoring the Next Generation of Nutrition and Food Professionals](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/jean-harvey-food-sciences/) - A one-credit elective opened Professor Jean Harvey’s eyes to the world of nutrition. While pursuing a biology degree at Penn State in the 1980s, Professor Harvey enrolled in a one-credit nutrition course. It wasn’t long before she switched majors and decided to focus her studies on nutrition instead. Professor Harvey, a registered dietitian with a
- [What Kind of Care Do Patients Want at the End of Life?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-of-life-doula/) - What happens when there’s nothing more a doctor can do? A new wave of research sheds light on what patients want at the end of life. Despite increasing awareness that more care isn’t necessarily better care at the end of life, many Americans still receive significant medical care in their final days. On average, patients
- [10 Business Lessons I Learned from Watching Hockey](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/business-lessons-from-hockey/) - By John Burton '76 I have a great appreciation for how difficult hockey can be. I broke my nose one of the first times I ever played the sport. It was just a simple pickup game with neighborhood friends so nobody wore much equipment. When an older boy lifted the puck, it quickly snapped my
- [3 Ways to Improve Your Career and Professional Life](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/improve-your-career/) - Early January is time for New Year's resolutions that typically focus on health and happiness. These promises we make to ourselves usually revolve around eating better, working out at the gym, and making an effort to be kind to others. Rarely is one of our resolutions to ask for a raise, look for a new
- [Four Important Leadership Qualities You Need in Business](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/important-leadership-qualities/) - What makes a great leader? In a recent survey, Harvard Business Publishing asked that very question. Hundreds of managers from companies around the globe weighed in on what leadership qualities matter the most. Ultimately, they narrowed it down to four: demonstrating integrity, managing complexity, inspiring engagement, and acting strategically. How do you develop leadership
- [5 Habits You Need for Launching a Successful Start-Up](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/launching-a-successful-start-up/) - Young professionals are starting businesses at younger ages than their counterparts in previous generations, according to the 2016 BNP Paribas Global Entrepreneur Report. While Baby Boomers tended to launch their first business around 35 years of age, Millennials are doing so around age 27. If you take a look around Burlington, that young, entrepreneurial spirit
- [5 Soft Skills You Need to Land Your Next Job](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/soft-skills-in-the-workplace/) - Employers are increasingly looking for new hires who can communicate effectively and problem solve in the workplace. To land a job, it’s no longer enough to possess a specific set of hard skills, such as computer programming, machinery, or accounting. These days, companies want employees to come to the table with soft skills that include
- [A California Chef Joins UVM Online Program to Learn the Science of Cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cooking-with-cannabis/) - California chef Fred Nesbitt joined the UVM Cannabis Science and Medicine Program to take his passion for cooking with cannabis to the next level. Two decades ago, he began his education and career in the cannabis industry while working at activist Dennis Peron’s CHAMP, the world’s first cannabis collective in San Francisco. In 2002, Fred
- [A Look Inside the Company that Produces the Largest Source of Brewers’ Yeast](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewers-yeast/) - By Lynn McIlwee BrewingWork.com In a recent visit to White Labs, a San Diego-based yeast-production company, BrewingWork.com had the pleasure of touring the non-confidential areas and finding out more about the company’s Yeast Vault. If you have the opportunity to visit White Labs—the largest source of brewers’ yeast—their tasting room pours multiple styles of beer
- [A Pursuit to Help Vulnerable Communities](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-public-health-student/) - UVM senior Ian McHale’s first exposure to lack of public health access was while setting up mobile clinics in remote villages in Peru, where there was no medicine or clean water. The biology and international development major credits that first trip to Peru as a life-changing experience. We talked to Ian, president of UVM MEDVIDA
- [A Retired Science Teacher Explores a New Path with Cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/studying-cannabis-at-uvm/) - Central Vermont resident Ann Ndione is a retired science teacher who enrolled in the UVM Cannabis Science and Medicine Program this fall. Ann, who studied Horticulture and Horticultural Therapy at the New York Botanical Gardens, talked to us about her experience in the new UVM online program. Why did you enroll in the UVM cannabis
- [Farmer Training Alumna Makes the Leap from Science to Sheep Farming](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-business-of-farming/) - Annie Hopper never considered farming as a career. The Houston native, who studied conservation biology at Middlebury College, was going about her life pursuing a profession in science while interning for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife agency in Washington, D.C. But something felt off. Her heart wasn’t in it and she longed to be back
- [How to Improve Project Management and Create a Better Process](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/project-management-process/) - Paul Dandurand is a big believer in process. The Burlington-based, start-up entrepreneur is CEO and founder of PieMatrix and creator of Pie, a visual project management software platform. He says a lack of process at many organizations leads to reduced productivity, failed projects, and disengaged employees. We talked to Paul about project management, the pitfalls
- [Public Health Student Weighs in on the Challenges of Wiping Out Malaria](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/challenges-of-eradicating-malaria/) - As malaria claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, there are fears that efforts to eradicate the disease are being undermined by funding shortfalls and fragile health care systems. While there has been progress to prevent the spread of malaria, the World Health Organization says more needs to
- [UVM Alumna Finds New Beginning in Public Health Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/master-of-public-health-online/) - Kelly Clements ’14 worked in the quality assurance realm of the food industry before deciding to pivot in a new career direction. The Vermont native, who majored in Nutrition and Food Science at UVM, recently returned to her alma mater to pursue a UVM Master of Public Health degree. We talked to the first-generation college
- [Craft Breweries Make their Mark by Tapping into the Community](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/differentiating-yourself-in-a-crowded-craft-beer-market/) - Photo/Flickr By Kate Collier A quick Google search for “craft beer news” will pull up dozens of articles on the black cloud of growth decline supposedly hanging over the industry. In a recent article, Gregory Dunkling, program director for UVM’s Business of Craft Beer Program, spoke about the state of the craft beer industry, acknowledging
- [Getting Social with Ben Bonnacio of Long Trail Brewing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-social-media/) - By Tera Dacek We caught up with Ben Bonnacio, social media marketing manager at Long Trail Brewing, to get his take on what's trending in social media for craft beer brands. Here's what he had to say. What do you think is the one big new trend that has emerged for 2017 in social media?
- [The Rise of Co-Working Spaces in Burlington and Beyond](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-rise-of-co-working-spaces/) - Photo/Credit: Study Hall On the third floor of a 19th-century brick building on College Street is Study Hall, one of many places in Burlington where writers, graphic designers, coders, consultants, and marketers gather to work on their laptops. Most of these professionals could work from home or at a coffee house. Instead, they chose to
- [UVM Management Program Gives Alumna the Tools to Lead](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/management-program-at-uvm/) - A job promotion gave Heather D’Arcy more responsibilities and a leadership role. To help her succeed in her new position, she knew she needed the right training to effectively run a department and manage a team. The UVM alumna, who graduated with a degree in animal sciences in 2008, is program operations director at EnSave,
- [UVM Student Changes Course for a Career in Nursing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-in-nursing/) - "Though we can't always see it at the time, if we look upon events with some perspective, we see things always happen for our best interests. We are always being guided in a way better than we know ourselves." - Swami Satchidananda By Kim O’Leary In September, I wrote about how I had left behind
- [A Shift in Public Opinion on the Legalization of Marijuana](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/legalization-of-marijuana-favored/) - More Americans favor legalizing the use of marijuana today compared to a decade ago, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. Today, 57 percent of U.S. adults say the use of marijuana should be made legal, while 37 percent say it should be illegal. A decade ago, opinion on legalizing marijuana was
- [Alumni Advice: Danielle Fleury Finds Farm to School Success in the Northeast](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-alumna-farm-to-school-success/) - Burlington’s progressive values are what first attracted Danielle Fleury to UVM. It wasn’t long after she arrived on campus that she became personally interested in local food systems. While taking an environmental studies course at UVM, she first learned about food as an environmental issue. Later on, while studying abroad in France her junior year,
- [Dr. Paul Farmer to Speak at UVM Aiken Lecture Series Nov. 3](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/paul-farmer-to-speak-at-uvm/) - Dr. Paul Farmer, chief strategist and co-founder of Partners in Health, will be the keynote speaker at the 2016 George D. Aiken Lecture Series on Nov. 3 at the UVM Ira Allen Chapel. Nearly 30 years ago, Dr. Farmer helped found Partners in Health to provide free medical care in central Haiti. Today, Partners in
- [Elliot Kennedy on Breaking Down the Barriers in LGBT Healthcare](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/elliot-kennedy-lgbt-healthcare/) - Photo: Elliot Kennedy, left, with Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell Elliot Kennedy JD, realized as an undergraduate that advocating for the LGBT community provided a sense of purpose and fulfillment. The 2009 alum—who helped guide and implement the availability of preferred names in the student information system at UVM—is now the Senior
- [Farmer Training Student Chris Waters Starts a New Chapter in Sustainable Agriculture](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/farmer-training-sustainable-agriculture/) - By S’ra DeSantis We talked to Chris Waters, a student in the UVM Farmer Training Program, about his lifelong dream to be a farmer and his plans to apply all he’s learned about sustainable agriculture back home in Colorado. Where are you from? I live and play in Fort Collins, Colorado, a town with a
- [How the Vermont Craft Beer Industry is Finding Success in a Crowded Market](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-craft-beer-industry/) - By Emma Marc-Aurele The craft beer industry has contributed over $271 million to the Vermont economy while the industry has added a total $55 billion to the United States’ economy. The craft beer business is growing exponentially each year. According to the Brewers Association, 1.5 breweries open every day throughout the United States. In 2011,
- [How to Network and Sell in a Social Setting](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-network/) - What is it about person-to-person networking that can be so infuriating? Everything I read says that mingling at business-related events will lead to more business opportunities. Unfortunately, many of these events are filled with salespeople just like me. The ritual seldom varies: when I tell them about my company they say “give me your business
- [Learning the Business of Local Food in the UVM Food Hub Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/business-of-local-food/) - Benjamin Bartley’s career has touched many facets of the food industry, from baker, cook, and butcher to educator, advocate, and program director. The University of Florida alumnus, who graduated with degrees in religion and political science, completed UVM’s Food Hub Management Certificate Program last year. Now a value chain specialist at La Montañita Co-op in
- [Legal Issues: Tackling Sexual Assault on Campus](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/legal-issues-on-campus/) - A panel discussion at last year's UVM Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference. Stanford University student Brock Turner's short jail sentence has triggered outrage against the judge and controversy over how the justice system treats sexual assault survivors. Turner, 21, was released from jail in early September after just three months behind bars for sexually
- [UVM Alumna Creates the Right Solution with Chemistry and Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/public-health-training/) - Lyndelle LeBruin, a project manager at the Laboratory for Clinical Biochemistry Research (LCBR) at the UVM College of Medicine, has spent most of her academic career studying chemistry. But when her interest in clinical trials research led to her job at LCBR, she decided to enroll in the UVM Master of Public Health Program to
- [Zika Fears Hit Home in the U.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/zika-in-the-us/) - It has been feared for months that mosquitos would start spreading the Zika virus in the United States. Those fears may have been realized this summer in Florida. Senior officials at the Food and Drug Administration said last week they have asked blood donation centers in two Florida counties, Miami-Dade and Broward, to stop collecting
- [After Studying Science, Business and Health, Alumna Megan Resnick Lands Her Ideal Job](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/working-in-public-health/) - This fall will be the first time in eight years that Megan Resnick hasn’t been a student at UVM. With three college degrees under her belt from UVM—a B.S. in molecular genetics, an MBA, and a master of public health—the Burlington resident is now a quality improvement project liaison at Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- [Alumni Advice: How Scott Switzer Found His Niche in the Tech Start-Up Scene](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tech-start-up-career/) - Scott Switzer ’92, co-founder and chief technology officer of Authenticated Digital, has made a name for himself in the competitive world of start-ups. We talked to the UVM College of Engineering and Mathematical Science alumnus about working in business and technology, starting companies from scratch, and finding success. You have been involved as an advisor,
- [An Olympic Skier Sets Her Sights on Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/pursuing-a-career-in-public-health/) - Like most students, Ida Sargent finds going back to school a bit of a juggling act. But Ida is not your typical student. The U.S. Ski Team member is training for the 2018 Winter Olympics while pursuing a career in public health. A student in UVM’s online Public Health Graduate Certificate Program, Ida plans to
- [Back to School, But Not the Same Old Grind](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/back-to-school/) - By Lee Maxey Experience is not what happens to a man. It is what a man does with what happens to him. -Aldous Huxley Growing up, most of us operated according to the standard paradigm of the school year calendar. When I was in school, that meant September through June. In the next few weeks,
- [How to Grow Your Own Beer Hops](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-grow-your-own-beer-hops/) - Photo: Flickr By Lynn McIlwee BrewingWork.com Ever thought about growing hops in your backyard or at the brewery? Hops are pretty easy to grow and are a hearty plant that will return year after year if you tend to them properly. Tips on How to Grow Your Own Beer Hops When and Where to Buy
- [Making the Leap from Working Professional to Pre-Med Student](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/going-to-med-school/) - If this is what “brave” is, I’ll let you in on a little secret. Being “brave” means feeling scared. However, it’s what many people have called me over the past several months as I’ve shared my ambitious (crazy?) plan to transform from a communications professional into a medical doctor. Why I'm Planning on Going to
- [Report: Lack of Cybersecurity Skills Are Leaving Companies Vulnerable](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/report-lack-of-cybersecurity-skills-are-leaving-companies-vulnerable/) - Information technology managers in today’s workplace are finding it difficult to protect their networks as a lack of cybersecurity expertise is leaving companies open to attack. A report by Intel Security, “Hacking the Skills Shortage,” interviewed 775 IT decision makers involved in cybersecurity at their organization or business. The study points out that 82 percent
- [Will Medical Cannabis Break the Painkiller Epidemic?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-cannabis-research/) - The U.S. is in the midst of an unprecedented opioid epidemic, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Prescription opioid overdoses killed more than 165,000 Americans between 1999 and 2014, and the health and social costs of abusing such drugs are estimated to be as much as $55 billion a year. An article
- [10 Ways to Prevent a Cybersecurity Breach at Your Business](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/improve-cybersecurity/) - By John Burton Today’s c-level executives would be wise to watch a few episodes of the USA network hit series, Mr. Robot. The technology details in the show are provided by a security expert and former hacker Kor Adana, who recently provided 10 insightful ways to avoid being attacked. Mr. Robot is one of the
- [A Geochemist Finds Her Element with Craft Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/starting-a-brewery/) - Penny Higgins is a vertebrate paleontologist and geochemist who loves to brew beer. Penny, who lives outside of Rochester, New York, hopes to eventually open a craft brewery with her husband. She recently enrolled in the UVM Business of Craft Beer Program to figure out how to make her dream career a reality. We talked
- [Alumni Advice: Brendan MacKenzie on Creating Strategies for Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/alumni-advice-strategies-for-success/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn Brendan MacKenzie ’04 was raised in Manchester, New Hampshire, by a firefighter father and a nurse mother, not realizing how meaningful those role models would be for a financially oriented future. “I came from a blue-collar family, so I didn’t have a whole lot of exposure to the business world while
- [Alumni Advice: Calley Hastings Finds the Sweet Spot in the Specialty Food World](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/fat-toad-farm-calley-hastings/) - A decade ago, Fat Toad Farm started out as a simple experiment in homesteading. Calley Hastings ‘07 and her family hand-milked a French alpine doe named Jupiter in their Brookfield garage to make goat’s milk caramel sauce for friends and to sell at the local farmers’ market. Back then, the family never dreamed they would
- [Alumni Advice: Michael Banyas on the Rewards of a Career in Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/rewards-of-a-career-in-public-health/) - Michael Banyas '03 is currently a lieutenant commander (LCDR) in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), one of the nation’s seven uniformed services, and a public health analyst in the Bureau of Primary Health Care within the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We recently spoke to the Washington,
- [Historic Walking Tour Traces UVM’s Storied Past](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-historic-tour/) - The University of Vermont is known for its beautiful campus and desirable location in Burlington, the state’s largest city. But as the fifth oldest university in New England, UVM is more than just a pretty place. It also has an illustrious history with colorful visionaries and noteworthy tales. That history is highlighted every summer and
- [How a Communications Professional Transformed Her Digital Marketing Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/digital-marketing-strategy/) - Charlotte Blend’s job is to ensure that the public knows exactly what services the Lund organization offers to the community. As the communications and foundations coordinator at Lund—a nonprofit organization that provides treatment, education, adoption, and family support services to approximately 4,400 Vermonters each year—understanding the digital marketing landscape is a must. In December, Blend
- [How Climate Change Affects Your Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-climate-change-affects-your-health/) - Photo: Flickr Climate change is a very real threat to public health. Rising greenhouse gas concentrations result in changes in precipitation, increases in temperature, increases in the frequency and intensity of some extreme weather events, and rising sea levels. The impacts of climate change are increasing nationwide, endangering public health by affecting food and water
- [Rachel Ankeny on GMOs, Food Ethics & Consumer Attitudes](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/2016-uvm-food-systems-summit/) - By Hailey Grohman Professor Rachel Ankeny is an associate dean of research and deputy dean in the faculty of arts at the University of Adelaide, Australia, where she leads the Food Values Research Group. Rachel will be a keynote speaker at the 2016 UVM Food Systems Summit on June 14-15. The UVM Food Feed blog
- [Why the Legal Cannabis Market is Booming](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/why-the-legal-cannabis-market-is-booming/) - The cannabis industry is now the fastest growing industry in the U.S. A 2016 report by ArcView Market Research, a leading marijuana industry investment and research firm, found that legal cannabis sales jumped 17 percent in 2015 to $5.4 billion. Sales will grow by 25 percent in 2016 to reach $6.7 billion in total U.S.
- [Focus on Your Strengths or Weaknesses? That is the Question](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/identifying-your-strengths/) - Photo: Anders Lejczak/Flickr By Lee Maxey As a high school soccer coach, my players often asked me, “Coach, what should I do over the summer to get more playing time this fall?” I would always answer confidentially, “Work on your left foot!” Most soccer players have a right-foot preference (especially at that age). They overrely
- [How Dual Enrollment Programs Benefit Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/dual-enrollment-programs-benefit-students/) - Offering opportunities for high school students to earn college credit can produce valuable longer-term benefits in college, especially for lower-income students. D. Derek Wu of Ithaka S+R, a not-for-profit service in New York that helps the academic community navigate economic and technological change, writes that as college costs rise and student success rates stagnate, states
- [New UVM Craft Beer Podcast Explores Industry Market Conditions](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-uvm-craft-beer-podcast-explores-industry-market-conditions/) - Hill Farmstead. Tree House Brewing Company. Allagash Brewing Company. The Alchemist. Highland Brewing Company. The list of craft breweries goes on and on. With the number of U.S. craft breweries exploding from just eight in 1980 to more than 4,300 in 2016, one has to ask, is this growth sustainable or have we entered a
- [Pitchfork in the Road: Graphic Designer Lara Dickson Finds a Second Career at Next Chapter Farm](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/lara-dickson-next-chapter-farm/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn A few years ago, Burlington’s Lara Dickson was living high on the hog in graphic and web design, feeding off 20 years of freelance and independent contract work. Today, the 46-year-old is literally living with the piglets as the one-woman wonder behind Next Chapter Farm, a 15-acre enterprise in West Berlin,
- [US Medical School Enrollments Increase 25% Since 2002](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-school-enrollments/) - Medical school enrollment in the United States is up 25% for the 2015-2016 academic year compared to 2002–2003 levels, according to the latest figures from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The results of the 2015 Medical School Enrollment Survey were released this month at the AAMC’s Health Workforce Research Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
- [UVM Cannabis Experts to Participate in Online Speaker Series](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cannabis-experts-in-speaker-series/) - Photo: Flickr Creative Commons The University of Vermont is organizing a free, online cannabis speaker series featuring five academic experts in medicine, botany, business, and policy. The series, presented by UVM Continuing and Distance Education and the UVM College of Medicine, will be May 25, June 8, June 22, and July 13. Featured speakers—all from
- [Why Veterans Need to Share Their Story in a Job Interview](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/veterans-to-ace-a-job-interview/) - Photo: Flickr Creative Commons In a job interview, a hiring manager is generally asking two questions: "Who is this person, really?" and "Can they fix my problem or solve my need?" For a successful job interview, the veteran candidate needs to show that they can do the job, will do the job, and that they
- [Alumni Advice: Eva Antczak Creates Inspiration at the Google Food Lab](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/working-at-the-google-food-lab/) - Eva Antczak ’07 is program manager of the Google Food Lab, a platform for people in food policy, farming, corporate food service, healthcare, technology, corporate food companies, and academia to use their knowledge to solve pressing food system issues. We talked to Eva about her senior thesis on Vermont cheesemakers, managing the Google Food Lab,
- [Study: Medical Marijuana Laws Reduce Prescription Drug Spending](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-marijuana-laws/) - Doctors prescribing medical marijuana to Medicare patients in place of prescription drugs is helping save taxpayers millions of dollars, a new study reports. According to a recent study published in the Health Affairs journal, doctors are prescribing medical marijuana to Medicare patients in place of medications that have been typically used to treat seizures, depression,
- [5 Questions with Student Michael Spikes: Looking for a Competitive Edge in Craft Beer Sales](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-sales/) - Photo: Alan Levine/Flickr By Tera Dacek Savannah, Georgia, resident Michael Spikes chose the military route and joined the Air National Guard after high school. He is still in the guard and is also currently working for Draft Beer Services of Atlanta cleaning and maintaining lines in the Savannah area, both very important jobs. How did
- [5 Ways to Be a Better Team Player at Work](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/be-a-better-team-player-at-work/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn As a sales mentor and executive coach with the Burlington-based Stone Pillars Consulting, Joe Kelly has helped clients from the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation to Liquid Measurement Systems to Draker Labs develop stronger teams. “Teamwork allows an organization to get more done in less time with less cost and with less
- [A Musician Studies Medicine and Tunes into the Power of Empathy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-post-bac-premed-physician-assistant/) - Robin Abeles grew up in Santa Fe and studied music before enrolling in the UVM Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program. He completed the Physician Assistant Track at UVM in September and will study at Duke University this fall. We talked to Abeles about trauma, empathy, and the striking similarities between playing music and practicing medicine. You graduated
- [Alumni Advice: How UVM Prepared Miranda Appelbaum for a Career in the Arts](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/preparing-for-a-career-in-the-arts/) - Miranda Appelbaum ’04 is the Assistant Director of Accessibility and Guest Services at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York. Her job focuses on programming, accommodations, staffing, and supporting new talent in the disability field. We talked to Appelbaum, who earned degrees in English and anthropology from UVM before studying museum studies
- [Alumni Advice: Jessie Kalsmith Reflects on Her Global Career in Food & Agriculture](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-in-food-and-agriculture/) - Photo: Nicolas Raymond/Flickr By Sarah Tuff Dunn Long before “farm to table” became the fashionable term du jour for dining, Jessie Kalsmith was practicing the ethos near the French-Canadian border of Quebec in Montgomery, Vermont. That’s where working alongside her family at the Black Lantern Inn gave Kalsmith a guiding light on sourcing local food
- [Alumni Advice: Thomas Stirling on What It Takes to Start a Business as a Millennial](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-start-a-business/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn Knowing when to start a business is always a challenge, so we sat down with Thomas Stirling ’10 to learn about his background and get some valuable insight into how he was able to start a thriving web design and marketing agency while he was still at UVM. Growing up, Stirling
- [Craft Beer Sales: How to Gain a Competitive Advantage Selling Your Brand in a Saturated Craft Beer Market](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-sales-in-a-competitive-market/) - By Tera Dacek What makes one craft beer or distributor better at sales than another? How do you get your brand to stand out in a sea of cans, bottles, or tap handles where everyone is trying to do the same thing? An interview in December with Dave Mevoli, regional market manager of Duvel Moortgat
- [Learning to Paint at Age 81: Joy Jaffe's Work to be Showcased at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/joy-jaffe-uvm-olli/) - Courtesy photo Paintings of birds, covered bridges, and barns hang throughout Joy Jaffe’s apartment in South Burlington. Everywhere you turn, there are paintings of beautiful scenes from near and far—Woodstock, Waits River, Sonoma, and Ireland. What makes a visit to Joy’s home so remarkable is to learn that she created all of these paintings. Even
- [Summer Academy Offers Career Exploration—and College Credit—for Premed-Track High School Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/pre-med-program-for-high-school-students/) - By Carolyn Shapiro For the high school student who loves biology or chemistry and has a penchant for helping people, the premed path is not the only option available. Exposing future undergraduates to a variety of specialties, roles, and vocations in medicine is the primary goal of the new summer Health and Medicine Academy at
- [UVM Alum Sean Lawson Finds Sunshine and the Holy Grail of Craft Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-alum-sean-lawson-craft-beer/) - Photo: Sean Lawson and his wife, Karen. By Tera Dacek The name “Lawson” may make you think of Lawson’s Finest Liquids, one of Vermont’s most sought-after breweries. But when owner Sean Lawson returned to Vermont after living out west, it was to work in environmental science and forestry, not open up a brewery. We talked
- [Alumni Advice: Gibbs Rehlen on the Advantages of Working and Living Abroad](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/working-and-living-abroad/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn In a way, bambini are Gibbs Rehlen’s specialty: After a tutoring stint in South Sudan, the 2001 UVM graduate in comparative religion and sociology spent one year working at Fondazione Bambini in Emergenza, an Italian foundation for HIV-affected children. Later came communications and marketing work in Rome and Italy and several
- [Alumni Advice: Russell Hirschorn on Technology, Meatpacking & Managing Careers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/project-management-career/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn Russell Hirschorn has plenty of talking points on his résumé—meat-packer at B. Rosen, webmaster at Bedbathstore.com, and systems analyst at Hess Corporation—before his current seven-year stint at Polaris Management, which provides management and technology consulting services to life sciences companies. But there’s one that really stuck with recruiters since he graduated
- [Brewery Operations 101: Quality Control, Environmental Best Practices & Supply Chain Management](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-brewing-operations/) - Photo by Amber Osgood By Tera Dacek We chatted with the folks over at First Key Consulting, a leading global brewing industry consulting firm, to get the lowdown on brewery operations. Here are our key takeaways: Quality Control You are with a group of friends and you ask, “Does this beer taste good to you?”
- [Brewery Ownership: How to Avoid Industry Pitfalls and Succeed](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-start-a-brewery-business/) - Photo: Paul Hale, co-founder of Queen City Brewery. By Tera Dacek Competition in the craft beer market is on the rise. That’s good news for consumers, but not so great for start-up breweries trying to make their mark in the industry. An article published by the Brewers Association in 2013 says, “For a variety of
- [How to Create a Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Brewery](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-digital-marketing-strategy/) - By Tera Dacek If you spend all of your time plugged in, you totally get digital marketing, right? Not necessarily. Looking at the landscape, thinking about your brand story and goals, as well as creating a plan often requires a bit of unplugging. We caught up with Drew Vetere, the media specialist at Long Trail
- [The Biggest Social Media Mistakes Your Company is Making](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/social-media-mistakes-to-avoid/) - Photo by Jason Howie/Flickr Q&A with UVM Digital Marketing Instructor Jed Singer Jed Singer is President of Socialight Media, a digital consultancy firm in Philadelphia. He is an instructor in the UVM Digital Marketing Fundamentals Program. We talked him about the dos and don’ts of social media in the business world. Generally speaking, which social
- [The Power of Caregiving Helps UVM Graduate Refocus Her Career](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/choosing-a-post-bac-premed-program/) - By Mariette Landry Jean Lin's path to a career in medicine has been a winding one, but the journey was worth every step. Early on, illustrations in anatomy books fascinated her, and she watched surgery programs on TV over breakfast on weekends. Later, she was able to shadow a local doctor. “The peak moment of
- [Victor Rossi's Engineering Academy Gives High School Students an Edge](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/engineering-program-for-high-school-students/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn Jack-of-all-trades, master of none? No way. UVM lecturer Victor Rossi is more like a master of four trades, and a professional at one. His trades: drafting, metalworking, welding, and woodworking. His profession: teaching. That makes Rossi, also fluent in the language of computer-aided design, the ideal Renaissance man behind the podium
- [A UVM Student Looks to Break Into Craft Beer Industry Sales](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-industry-sales/) - Photo by Lauren Topor/Flickr By Tara Dacek Jon Wlazloski, who recently enrolled in the new UVM Business of Craft Beer Program, wasn't having much luck landing a job in the craft beer industry. After graduating from Boston College, he eventually started working in sales for Apple. But Wlazloski is determined to make it in the
- [Alumni Advice: Cary Frye on Sharing Your Story, and Milking a Love of Animals for an International Career in Dairy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-in-dairy-for-love-of-animals/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn When Cary Frye turned sweet 16, she got her own horse—but it was hardly a gift horse she looked in the mouth. To earn the “beautiful but unsuccessful thoroughbred” named Montego Bay, the teenager had worked hard mucking out stalls at a stable near her Concord, Massachusetts, home. “From a young
- [Alumni Advice: Christopher Salatto Finds Method for Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-long-to-stay-at-a-job-you-love/) - The average American worker keeps a job for about four to five years before moving on to something else. Not Christopher Salatto. The UVM alumnus, who graduated in 1997 with a degree in biology, has worked for pharmaceutical giant Pfizer for 17 years. “You could say the length of my tenure at Pfizer is an
- [Alumni Advice: Dana Gulley on Landing on Her Feet in the Sustainability Movement](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sustainability-movement/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn When you grow up in Garrison, New York, as Dana Gulley did, chances are you’re going to be a bit green. After all, John Adams, the founder of the National Resources Defense Council, lived for more than three decades in Garrison, a hamlet 50 miles north of New York City where
- [Alumni Advice: Josh Brown on Tuning In to Your Talents](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/working-in-the-music-industry/) - Photos by Shem Roose By Sarah Tuff Dunn If you’ve ever seen the funky flowers for Om Records, the flying Burton penguin, or the groovy graphics for Nordica Skis and Anon goggles, then you’ve seen the work of Capacitor Design Network, whose president and cofounder is Josh Brown '92. His Vermont-based business cranks up edgy
- [Multiple Mini-Interview Format Offers Unbiased Assessment of Med School Candidates’ Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/multiple-mini-interview-format-med-school/) - By Carolyn Shapiro On a Friday afternoon in early December, Cary Jewkes was busily arranging cubicle walls in the Given Courtyard atrium at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. The next day, 72 medical school applicants were due to arrive for their admissions interviews. In makeshift cubicles, they would be sitting down with nine
- [Osher Foundation Contributes $1 Million to OLLI Program at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/olli-at-uvm/) - By Jay Goyette The Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco has awarded $1 million to the University of Vermont to support its Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). OLLI of the University of Vermont is part of a national lifelong learning network for adults aged 50 and over, supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation, "architect" of
- [Vermont’s Small and Humble Start in Craft Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/beginning-of-craft-beer-in-vermont/) - By Tera Dacek Vermont not only ranks number one in the amount of breweries per capita, its amount of breweries also doubled from 2011 to 2014 from 20 to 40. With breweries such as the Alchemist, Hill Farmstead, and Lawson’s Finest Liquids bringing in beer tourism from across the country, Vermont is also home to
- [8 B2B Digital Marketing Predictions for 2016](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/b2b-digital-marketing-predictions-2016/) - By Jed Singer Instructor, UVM Digital Marketing Fundamentals Program Every year, we take a look at how the landscape has evolved over the past 12 months in our end-of-year social marketing trends wrap-up. We also like to look forward and make some data-driven predictions on changes to the digital marketing space during the next 12
- [Alumna Julie Desrochers on Gaining Perspective in Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-in-public-health-power-of-positivity/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn “Blood is something we all have, but rarely consider,” says Julie Desrochers, the fall prevention program manager at the Vermont Department of Health, of her years working for the American Red Cross in Burlington. “I loved sharing my knowledge on the behavioral clues that make up what we consider instincts—for example,
- [Alumni Advice: Betsy Bartosiak on Twitter and Taking Your Social Media Presence Seriously](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/taking-your-social-media-presence-seriously/) - Photo by Marisa Allegra Williams By Sarah Tuff Dunn As a senior account executive for Twitter, Betsy Bartosiak '08 chooses her words carefully. “Brevity is the soul of wit,” she says, citing William Shakespeare in her No. 1 tip. It was the four count, however, rather than the 140-word-count that steered Bartosiak toward her current
- [Alumni Advice: Larry Martin on Making a Slam Dunk in the Sports Industry](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sports-industry-career-alumni-advice/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn “At UVM, I really had no idea what I wanted to pursue for a career,” admits Larry Martin '93, the senior vice president of sales at ScoreBig, a ticket seller that allows consumers to name their price for sports, concerts, and shows. “Four great years flew by, and I was suddenly
- [Alumni Advice: Nydia Guity on the Enriching Experience of Listening and the Paybacks of Social Work](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/paybacks-of-a-career-in-social-work/) - Photo courtesy of Montefiore Medical Center. By Sarah Tuff Dunn Though she was born and raised in the Bronx, Nydia Guity’s early education was more of a small-town experience. “I went to P.S. 75x from kindergarten to eighth grade, and then Jane Addams Vocational High School—both were within a five-mile radius of where I lived.”
- [Army Veteran Bill Vernold Looks to UVM Program to Advance His Career in Craft Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-advancement-with-craft-beer-courses/) - By Tera Dacek Bill Vernold served in the US Army and worked in the pharmaceutical industry before becoming a brewer at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York. Prior to that, Vernold worked for Butternuts Beer and Ale, a small batch brewery in New York State. He is a student in the new UVM online Business
- [Careers in Beer: Zack Adams on Launching Fox Farm Brewery](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/careers-in-beer-zack-adams-on-launching-fox-farm-brewery/) - Seeing the craft beer success of 2015 leaves many of us wondering, can the industry sustain more growth? According to the Brewers Association, the answer is yes. There are still many locations and populations in the United States that can support a local brewery. So while the competition in the brewery landscape is increasing, we
- [Data, Research & Curiosity: What Drives Ela Zakrzewska’s Public Health Profession](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/public-health-profession-data-research/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn When she left Warsaw, Poland, with a master’s degree in animal science from the city’s University of Agriculture, Elzbieta Zakrzewska—who goes by Ela—flew all the way across the United States to study avian genetic mutations while earning her PhD from Oregon State. Ever since, wings and other living things have been
- [Environmental Capstone Course Connects Students to Community](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/environmental-problem-solving/) - By Jeffrey Wakefield “Any rock climbers out there?” The question hung in the air like a climber about to summit a challenging rock face. Then, bashfully, a few hands at the back of the class crept up. The query, posed by Chris Mattrick of the Green Mountain National Forest, was aimed at the 64 seniors
- [Gene Genie: Christine Dornbierer Guards a Grant’s Wishes in the Vermont Genetics Network](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/wishes-granted-in-vermont-genetics-network/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn Here’s a trivia-night question for you: What do little skates, stressed-out students’ workouts, and sunlit-surface waters all have in common? OK, don’t hold your breath for a big prize, because the answer’s tougher than you think. These are all part of research conducted by the Vermont Genetics Network—whose job is tougher
- [UVM Program Helps Students Navigate the Complexities & Rewards of Food Hubs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-food-hub-certificate-program/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn What does it mean to be a food hub? That’s the question hundreds of communities across the United States are asking as they seek meaningful partnerships with local farmers to provide sustainable, healthy sources of fare—and an answer UVM is now answering with its Food Hub Management Program. Students can choose
- [UVM Vaccine Testing Center to Play Role in Zika Virus Vaccine; Experts Answer Questions](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/zika-virus-vaccine-testing/) - By Jennifer Nachbur The University of Vermont Vaccine Testing Center has announced that it will be involved in the clinical trials and research on a vaccine for Zika virus, which was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization on February 1, 2016. UVM Vaccine Testing Center faculty Kristen Pierce (KP), MD, an
- [Volunteering Helps UVM Student Steer His Career Path Toward Mental Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-path-in-mental-health/) - A volunteer experience at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital gave Ryan Payne a newfound sense of passion and purpose. After graduating from Colorado College in 2011 with a degree in economics, Payne explored different avenues of business. After working in sales, marketing, boatbuilding, and environmental research, Payne realized he felt most at home helping others. Now a
- [5 Favorite UVM Stories from 2015](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-2015-top-stories/) - UVM Outreach published more than 150 blog posts in 2015—many of them featuring profiles of students, faculty, and alumni. To start the new year right, we’re highlighting five of our most compelling stories of 2015. We hope you enjoy. UVM Radiologist Delivers Ultrasound Technology to Remote Regions A college travel-study trip to Liberia changed everything
- [Alumni Advice: Kate Manciocchi on How to Ace Your Next Job Interview](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-ace-a-job-interview/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn An environmental studies major at UVM, Kate Manciocchi shifted gears after working for the Fund for Public Interest, realizing that she wanted to be more hands-on in the hiring, training, and interviewing process of an office. Today, Manciocchi has her hands full, not only as the staffing manager for the San
- [Alumni Advice: Nursing Is a Labor of Love for Brigid Donovan](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/passion-for-nursing-alumni-advice/) - A passion for science and helping people made nursing an easy career choice for Brigid Donovan. After graduating from the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 1998, the Burlington native migrated out west as a traveling nurse. She settled in San Francisco in 2004 to earn her master’s degree as an acute care
- [Craft Beer Education is the Key to Industry Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-education-growth/) - A passion for brewing is not enough to succeed in the world of craft beer. As the industry has grown more competitive and sophisticated, the stakes are higher for those looking to start a brewery or even work for one. The University of Vermont Business of Craft Beer program was featured in a national story
- [Exploring the Science of Medical Marijuana at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/pharmacology-course-breaks-new-ground/) - Photo: UVM Pharmacology Professor Wolfgang Dostmann, PhD. By Carolyn Shapiro It’s a formidable challenge to develop a syllabus for a college-level pharmacology course focused entirely on a drug that’s illegal to possess, use, and even research under federal law. That’s the task that Karen Lounsbury, PhD, and Wolfgang Dostmann, PhD, have undertaken as they plan
- [How to Be Successful in Sales](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-be-successful-in-sales/) - (Photo: Flickr Creative Commons) Closing the deal is what Joe Candido loves most about being in sales. The rush of signing a new prospect or selling a product makes his job feel meaningful and rewarding. Candido, who is president of Fifth Element Associates, a Colchester-based research, marketing, and sales consultancy firm, is a seasoned sales
- [People Behind the Beer: Dave Mevoli on Making Friends & Selling Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/dave-mevoli-career-in-beer/) - By Tera Dacek Dave Mevoli knows his beer and loves his job. Now the regional market manager for Duvel Moortgat USA, Mevoli spent the first 15 years of his career at TJ Sheehan Distributing in many positions, from operations to sales manager. He then became the director of marketing and communications at L. Knife and
- [Agricultural Microbiologist Examines Public Health Issues Through a Different Lens](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/agricultural-microbiologist-examines-public-health-issues-through-a-different-lens/) - Photo: Phil Roeder/Flickr Vermont Agency of Agriculture microbiologist Wendy Blackman spends much of her time at the agency’s laboratory conducting a variety of tests to ensure environmental and food safety. But wanting to learn more about connections between the environment and public health, she decided to go back to school after 16 years. Blackman enrolled
- [Beer Distributor and Brand Relationships: What Really Works?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/alcohol-distributors-and-brand-relationships/) - Photo: Ryan Chaffin, Marketing Director of Farrell Distribution. By Tera Dacek The three-tier system of alcohol distribution has been around since the repeal of prohibition,and it’s safe to say it will be around for a while. According to the three-tier system, there are three key players in the sale of alcohol before it reaches the
- [Career Profile: Jesse Morris of Concrete Beach Brewery](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/concrete-beach-brewery-career-profile/) - By Tera Dacek We stumbled upon Jesse Morris in a 2015 Twitter post for the Miami New Times. The article featured Miami people, and Jesse was acclaimed with fueling one of the city’s up-and-coming breweries, Concrete Beach. I also had the pleasure of working alongside Jesse in 2014, so I understand just how lucky Miami
- [Finding Balance: UVM Public Health Student Talks Work, Family, and Education](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/finding-balance-work-family-education/) - By Mariette Landry In 2004, on the Monday after graduating from UVM with a BS in Molecular Genetics, Valarie Devlin began her career at the Vermont Department of Health as a field agent, “collecting dead birds to be tested for West Nile virus,” she says. She also gave presentations on WNV prevention to gardening clubs,
- [Kate McNellis Goes from Sewing Clothes to Sowing Flower Seeds](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/making-a-career-change/) - By Sarah Tuff Dunn Of the millions of profile titles on LinkedIn, the one that belongs to Kate McNellis is one of the most poetic: Flower farmer at Stray Cat Flower Farm. Dig a little deeper, however, and discover that McNellis, who graduated from UVM in 2000 with a degree in environmental studies, wasn’t always
- [Kim Bayer Helps Envision Michigan’s Food Hub Future](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/triple-bottom-line-food-in-michigan/) - Kim Bayer, center, of the Washtenaw Food Hub. By Mariette Landry While working as project manager and co-founder of the Washtenaw Food Hub, a 16-acre historic farm located north of Ann Arbor, Mich., Kim Bayer enrolled in UVM’s 10-month Food Hub Management Professional Certificate Program. “There were so many great things about the program,” she
- [Social Media and Craft Beer: 5 Questions with Kat Barnes](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/beer-social-media-manager-gets-social/) - By Tera Dacek The craft beer industry is a breeding ground for communities. Whether it is a random Wednesday night at your local brewery with a group of friends, a yoga class, new release or a festival, breweries have the habit of bringing people together. So, it's really no surprise that the digital landscape mimics
- [Alumni Advice: John Ohrn on Building a Strong and Lasting Sales Career](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/strong-lasting-sales-career/) - Photo: Corey Leopold/Flickr Waltzing into a job interview unprepared or with a sense of entitlement is a major red flag for sales executive John Ohrn. “Either one is a deal killer,” says Ohrn, a UVM alumnus who is the managing director of sales at Medidata, a global healthcare technology company. “Attitude is key.” We talked
- [How to Decide Which Online Learning Format is Right for You](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/synchronous-vs-asynchronous-courses-learning/) - Online learning provides many conveniences, like skipping the commute to campus to save time and money. But when choosing an online course, you should consider more than the level of flexibility and autonomy you hope to gain. Your personal learning and studying styles should be the biggest factors when considering which type of course is
- [How To Prioritize Health and Fitness for Healthy Aging](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-prioritize-health-and-fitness-for-healthy-aging/) - Discover the secrets of strength training for healthy aging. Learn how prioritizing health and fitness can combat age-related muscle degeneration and boost well-being in your golden years.
- [How to Cope with the Loss of a Loved One During the Holidays](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-cope-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-during-the-holidays/) - Navigating through grief during the holiday season can be challenging. End-of-Life Doula and UVM instructor Angela Shook offers helpful tips to cope.
- [Improve Your Medical School Application with an Online Master of Medical Science Degree](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/improve-your-medical-school-application-with-an-online-master-of-medical-science-degree/) - Jenna Borovinsky turns to UVM's online Master of Medical Science degree program to increase her chances of becoming a doctor.
- [Injury Prevention Tips to Practice in the New Year ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/injury-prevention-tips-to-practice-in-the-new-year/) - How do you avoid injuries when exercising? Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Instructor Dr. Karen Westervelt offers tips for athletes to stay injury-free.
- [10 Signs Your Employees are Not Working as a Team](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/employees-not-working-as-a-team/) - Working as a team takes practice. Learn how your employees can work more effectively as they grow into an effective team.
- [7 Essential Tips When Packing for Study Abroad](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/packing-for-study-abroad/) - You’re probably excited and little bit anxious about your upcoming Study Abroad experience. What will life be like in a new place? How will you fit in? What activities or lifestyle do you need to be prepared for? What’s the climate? How will it all fit into one bag? These are all great questions. Here
- [Wanderlust: Make your Study Abroad Dreams a Reality](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-study-abroad-with-uvm/) - When you were a kid, did you ever spin a globe and dream of traveling to far off destinations? Maybe your imagination would allow you to see the ancient tortoises of the Galapagos Islands or take the stage at the Royal Globe Theatre. Well, lucky for you, you don't have to dream anymore. There are
- [How Electronic Health Records Enhance Patient Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-electronic-health-records-enhance-patient-care/) - By Julie Jones I was born during the Generation X years when personal computers first came out. We had Atari growing up and learned on Apple computers before they became mainstream. In college, we had “instant messaging” but it was only between two college campuses. When I graduated nursing school in 1997, some of the
- [Vermont Eighth Graders Rank High Globally in Math, Science](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-eighth-graders-rank-high-globally-in-math-science/) - A recent U.S. study shows that eighth graders in three states, including Vermont, outperformed most students across the world in math and science. Vermont eighth graders placed fourth globally in science when ranked against the 49 states and 47 countries and jurisdictions. Only Singapore, Massachusetts and Taiwan ranked ahead of Vermont. In math, Vermont eighth
- [5 Steps to Prepare for Negotiations](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/5-steps-to-prepare-for-negotiations/) - The art of negotiation is a delicate balance between asking for too little and too much, according to Tim Lybarger, a human resource and organizational development expert. To reach a balance, and a solution that is acceptable to both sides, you need to focus on the other person and anticipate what they need. “You want
- [5 Tips for Leaders During Layoffs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/5-tips-for-leaders-during-layoffs/) - By Rocki-Lee DeWitt Downsizing a company provokes anxiety at all levels – from those who will be let go to those managers who are responsible for carrying out the layoffs. As a business leader overseeing this process, it is important that you work to retain your managers and build their commitment to the organization’s future.
- [6 Tips for Balancing Work and Family](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/6-tips-for-juggling-work-and-family/) - If you’re a business or health care leader who feels as if work is creeping into your home life, then stop and take a deep breath. Achieving a healthy work-life balance might be easier than you think. Here are six tips for balancing your life at work and home: Make a list of which activities
- [How to Meet People in College](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-meet-people-in-college/) - Meeting new people can seem daunting! On UVM campus, there are so many ways to get meet people while you expand your skills and knowledge. See what these organizations can do to get you connected make your experience at UVM more memorable: Sign up for a class in Pottery or Photography at the Living/Learning Center
- [The Benefits of Studying Abroad](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/benefits-of-studying-abroad/) - We asked Amanda Chin, an Environmental Studies major at UVM, about what she learned from her study abroad experience in Oaxaca, Mexico. Exploring the Benefits of Studying Abroad: Why were you drawn to study abroad? The opportunity to travel and learn about a new culture sounded pretty appealing. A semester isn’t a terribly long time
- [The Best of Burlington Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/best-of-burlington-vermont/) - Burlington, Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable – and greenest – places to live and visit. The city’s vibrant arts and culture scene, endless outdoor recreation opportunities, and scenic beauty draw millions of visitors each year. Live music, art openings, and comedy shows can be enjoyed year-round. Outdoor activities range from
- [How to Run Effective Meetings](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-run-effective-meetings/) - There are times when that “Meeting Monday” feeling lasts all week. Meetings can be time consuming and expensive, especially when you factor in salaries for the number of people around the table. Learning how to run meetings effectively is an import skill that is key to leadership development. Using these 10 best practices, you’ll manage
- [Making the Most of Your Campus Visit](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/campus-visit-checklist/) - Visiting a college is the most effective way to learn about campus culture and student life. Want to make the most out of your college visits? Take the time to meet as many people as possible, and check out everything from the dorms to the dining halls. Here is our campus visit checklist: Explore the
- [Public Health Careers on the Rise. UVM's Masters in Public Health Mets Demand.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/fast-growing-public-health-careers/) - Health care is experiencing dramatic growth in the number of jobs. As the U.S. population ages, more health professionals are needed, especially in the field of public health. Growing public awareness of chronic disease prevention also is contributing to an increased focus on jobs that promote health. Finally, global health – in which health care
- [Where to get the Best UVM Food](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/best-uvm-food/) - Whether you’re new to campus or a seasoned senior, you’re bound to want be on the lookout for some comfort food on campus. If you need a study break or you’re afraid that you’ll run out of points before the semester ends, these on campus eateries will provide you the best of food and service.
- [Why We Love Church Street Marketplace](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/church-street-marketplace/) - Church Street in the heart of Burlington is one of the most popular destinations in Vermont. Visitors to the city’s brick and cobblestone pedestrian marketplace will find dozens of locally-owned restaurants, food cart vendors, shops, and cafes, as well as a variety of outdoor entertainment. A perfect place to visit anytime of year, Church Street
- [Health Care Reform: How Did We Get Here?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/health-care-reform-how-did-we-get-here/) - By Betty Rambur, R.N., Ph.D. Health care reform can be difficult to understand. But if you consider the history of health care coverage in the United States, it becomes easier to grasp how the current approach became unsustainable and why health care reform is necessary. There are three main approaches to universal access, and, with
- [How to Reduce Stress During the Holidays](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-lower-your-stress-during-the-holidays/) - The holidays may be joyful, but for many, they also can be stressful. While many studies have found that it’s a myth that suicide rates rise during the holidays, it’s still true that many people suffer increased depression and anxiety. Here are 10 tips for lowering stress so you can enjoy the holidays: 1. Focus
- [Skiing and Riding in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/winter-in-vermont/) - By Jen Butson, Vermont Dept. of Tourism and Marketing The best skiing and riding in the east is in Vermont. Starting with America's first alpine ski tow, built on a Woodstock farm in 1934 and the first chairlift in the nation on Mt. Mansfield in 1940, plus the first Nordic ski center at Trapp Family Lodge, the first ski
- [What is Public Health? UVM Prepares Students for Careers in Public Health.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/what-is-public-health/) - By Jan Carney, M.D., M.P.H. The study of public health focuses on improving health in communities and populations. While clinical health professionals focus on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and injury in individuals, public health professionals are concerned with prevention of disease, injury, and death in entire populations. Public health professionals also work to
- [Why is Leadership Development Important?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/why-is-leadership-development-important/) - By Rocki-Lee DeWitt Vermont is home to hundreds of business and social entrepreneurs looking to create or expand start-ups. Our state also hosts a number of established growth companies and family-run businesses that have built excellent reputations and contributed to local economies for decades. But what happens once a company that employed five or 10
- [5 Strategies to Improve Work Performance](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/5-strategies-to-improve-work-performance/) - It’s easy to let work-related stress take over your life. Looking at successful business people, however, it’s clear that leaders practice behaviors in the workplace that allow them to stand out and achieve more. It’s one thing to work – it’s another to work effectively. With these 5 practices, you’ll find yourself achieving more through
- [7 Tips to Improve Time Management](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/7-strategies-to-improve-time-management/) - As a business professional, you may often find yourself pressed for time as you strive to accomplish your professional goals. Below are seven strategies for time management that will help you avoid burnout and increase productivity. 1. Be the master of your schedule. Set aside administrative or “work” time for you to accomplish necessary research
- [Explore Lifelong Learning Opportunities in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/explore-lifelong-learning-opportunities-in-vermont/) - Do you want to try yoga, cooking or art, but feel unsure about where to start? It’s never too late to explore new interests and activities. Learning new things stimulates your brain, which is an important part of successful and healthy aging. You can keep your brain sharp and increase your longevity by pursuing new
- [Farmer Training: A Passion for Growing Food](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/farmer-training-a-passion-for-growing-food/) - Caitlin and Jason Rodriguez Elberson completed UVM’s Farmer Training program in October 2013. The married couple, who met in a Spanish literature class at Villanova University in 2007, share a love for farming and sustainable living. We interviewed Caitlin and Jason to learn more about their experience in the UVM Farmer Training program and their
- [Health Care Finance Raises Many Questions in Reform Debate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/health-care-finance-raises-many-questions-in-reform-debate/) - By Steven Kappel Health care in the United States has been one of the most complex and contentious public policy issues for the last 100 years (Teddy Roosevelt’s 1912 presidential campaign included a call for a national health care system). While the organization and delivery of care have often been a part of reform discussions,
- [Should Every Child Get a Flu Shot?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/should-every-child-get-a-flu-shot/) - Because the flu is more dangerous for children than the common cold, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends that all children over 6 months old get a flu shot. Each year, complications from the flu send an average of 20,000 children under age 5 to the hospital. Some children die; in 2012-13, 167 children
- [Study Links Childhood Trauma With Chronic Disease in Adults](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/study-links-childhood-trauma-with-adults-chronic-disease/) - A major study has found that childhood abuse, neglect and other traumatic stressors are major risk factors for chronic health problems later in life. Almost two-thirds of the participants in the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Kaiser Permanente reported at least one case of a childhood stressor,
- [UVM Students Gain Perspective in Ecuador](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/study-abroad-ecuador/) - Traveling to Ecuador tends to be a reality check for students. A rural family of seven can live on as little as $80 a month in Ecuador. According to The World Bank, 35 percent of Ecuador’s population – about 4 million people – live in poverty. One and a half million Ecuadorians live in extreme
- [Want a Career in Public Health? Northern New England is the Place for Public Health.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-future-of-public-health-jobs-in-northern-new-england-2/) - Some of the fastest growing public health careers in the United States include biostaticians and epidemiologists. Many of those careers are experiencing growth rates of up to 27 percent over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Not bad, considering that overall employment is projected to increase by 14 percent.
- [What’s the Difference Between Sales and Marketing?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/whats-the-difference-between-sales-and-marketing/) - By Joe Candido Sales and marketing are similar functions yet also very different. Much of the confusion comes from the perspective or "lens" one uses when comparing them. From a communications perspective, they both attempt to engage the target prospect or customer and build a relationship. What I tell my students in leadership training exercises
- [How to Be a Strategic Leader](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-be-a-strategic-leader/) - By Merryn Rutledge Want to make your business sustainable? In order to do so, I think you must practice strategic leadership. In my UVM seminar on strategic leadership, I propose 12 capabilities of the strategic leader. Here’s a glimpse at two that contribute to making an organization that lasts. First, I think a strategic leader
- [Summer College Gives High School Students a Head Start](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/summer-college-gives-high-school-students-a-head-start/) - Updated December 18, 2018 High school students or graduates may earn college credit in one or more courses alongside peers and undergraduates. UVM offers entry level courses both on campus and online year round in a variety of subject areas in our pre-college summer programs. UVM’s Summer Academy is a two-week on campus, two-week online
- [What to Expect for a Salary in Health Care Administration](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/what-to-expect-for-a-salary-in-health-care-administration/) - What can you expect for a health care administration salary? As the American population ages over the next decade and beyond, jobs in health care and social services will expand, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With that comes burgeoning growth in health care management jobs – in hospitals, clinics, practitioners’ offices,
- [Winter Session Helps Students Link Academics with Careers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/winter-session-helps-students-link-academics-with-careers/) - By Jeffrey R. Wakefield Perhaps the most endearing of the fanciful organizations that mock-sponsor A Prairie Home Companion (think the Catchup Advisory Board and the American Duct Tape Council) is the Professional Organization of English Majors, or P.O.E.M. The joke – gentle as it is, given host Garrison Keillor’s clear affection for the species and
- [Improving Health Care Delivery through ACOs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/improving-health-care-delivery-through-acos/) - By Meg O'Donnell Paying attention to health care reform recently? If so, you’ll have heard the acronym “ACO” bandied about . . . . maybe even at cocktail parties, since rumor has it that saying “ACO” makes you sound, well, knowledgeable! But as with so much in health care, what “accountable care” means, and how
- [New Food System Jobs Exceed Expectations in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-food-system-jobs-exceed-expectations-in-vermont/) - By Rachel Carter More than 2,000 Vermont food system jobs have been added to the local economy since the launch of the Farm to Plate initiative. In only four and a half years, Vermont has surpassed what had been predicted to occur over a ten year period by 500 jobs. Food entrepreneurs have added at
- [Uganda Program Focuses on Public Health and Community](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uganda-program-focuses-on-public-health-and-community/) - Ten University of Vermont students will get hands-on public health experience this summer when they travel to Uganda to work and study in the rural village of Kamuli, about three hours north of the capital, Kampala. They will pick up where UVM nursing students left off, working directly with community members on projects that improve
- [A Tweet from Michael Pollan Leads Food Systems Student to Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/food-systems-student-finds-inspiration-in-vermont/) - A tweet from best-selling author Michael Pollan changed Rex Manchester’s life. “Breakthrough Leaders Program in food systems at UVM opening enrollment for this summer,” Pollan shared on his Twitter feed. That was all it took. In less than 140 characters, Pollan’s tweet set Manchester on a new career path to food systems and public health.
- [College Courses Offer High School Students Access, Opportunity](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/college-courses-offer-high-school-students-access-opportunity/) - By Cynthia Belliveau What does a person’s future look like without a post-secondary education? In all likelihood, it’s going to be tougher for many reasons. Let’s face it, the days of only having a high school diploma are long gone. But here in Vermont, an alarming number of students are still not furthering their education.
- [Myers-Briggs: Knowing Your Type](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/myers-briggs-knowing-your-type/) - The Washington Post reported in 2013 that the future looks unclear for the Myers-Briggs questionnaire – “the gold standard of psychological assessments” used by employees and business leaders alike to figure out how their personality styles mesh with others in the workplace. But career consultant Markey Read says such reports are nothing new – and
- [Seven Fun Things to Do This Summer in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/summer-in-vermont/) - Thinking about spending the summer in Burlington? We love Vermont in every season, but summer in the Green Mountains is hard to beat. Vermont is an ideal place to enjoy festivals, music, food, and the great outdoors. Whether you’re participating in a summer college program for high school students or taking classes in UVM’s Summer
- [Traveling for Personal and Professional Growth](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/personal-and-professional-growth-through-travel/) - As I boarded the plane to Belize, I felt a little nervous and didn’t know what to expect. As the UVM teaching assistant for the Belize: Women’s Health & Spirituality course, it was my role to help support and assist UVM students during our 14-day trip. Some students were less experienced with traveling than others,
- [UVM Alum Finds Rewarding Career in Actuarial Science](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-alum-finds-career-fulfillment-in-actuarial-science/) - When Jeff Goulette was growing up in Shelburne, like most kids he never dreamed of becoming an actuary. In fact, he didn’t even know what an actuary was until he was 25. In a serendipitous turn of events, the word “actuary” started popping up in his life – and at the right time, when he
- [Professor's Research Connects Career Skills with Volunteering](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/professors-research-connects-career-skills-with-volunteering/) - For almost a decade, David Jones, Ph.D., associate professor of business administration at the University of Vermont, has studied how company-supported volunteer programs increase employee loyalty, happiness and retention. Starting in 2006 with his study of a Green Mountain Coffee Roasters program to support and encourage its employees to volunteer and serve their communities, Jones
- [Sino-American Youth Ambassadors Visit Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sino-american-youth-ambassadors-visit-vermont/) - By Ellen Morris A group of Chinese high school students experienced Vermont culture during a one-week visit coordinated by the University of Vermont, the Ameson Education and Cultural Exchange Foundation, and three local high schools. Families from Burlington, Stowe, and Champlain Valley Union High Schools hosted 18 Sino-American Youth Ambassadors and two teacher chaperones. The
- [Transitioning to College through UVM's Jump Start Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/transitioning-to-college-through-uvms-jump-start-program/) - Getting a preview of college life made all the difference for Amanda McDonald. Before starting her freshman year last fall, McDonald enrolled in UVM Jump Start, a dynamic summer program that provides UVM incoming first-year students the opportunity to meet faculty and students, experience UVM’s curriculum, and explore campus life. Jump Start is designed to
- [UVM Among Top Peace Corps Volunteer-Producing Colleges](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-among-top-peace-corps-volunteer-producing-colleges/) - By University Communications Staff The Peace Corps last week released the 2014 rankings of the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities across the country. The University of Vermont ranks fifth this year among medium-sized colleges and universities schools, with 29 undergraduate alumni currently volunteering worldwide. UVM, which tied with Cornell University for the No. 5 spot
- [UVM Autism Institute June 23-27 Examines Research, Treatment](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-autism-institute-june-23-37-examines-research-treatment/) - Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1 in 88 American children are on the autism spectrum, which is a ten-fold increase in prevalence in 40 years. The increase is only partly explained by improved diagnosis and awareness.
- [UVM Helps Farms, Consumers Find Middle Ground on Produce Safety](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-helps-farms-consumers-find-middle-ground-on-produce-safety/) - For the first time in U.S. history, the production and distribution of fruits and vegetables will be regulated by the federal government in an effort to prevent foodborne illness related to the contamination of produce. The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011, the most sweeping reform of food safety laws in more than 70 years,
- [UVM Plays Major Role in Burlington's Tech Hub Status](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-plays-major-role-in-burlingtons-tech-hub-status/) - Techie.com’s recent designation of Burlington, Vermont, as one of the country’s most promising tech hubs adds to a long list of national accolades for the city, creating a buzz that could attract even more businesses and investors, according to Vermont technology and economic development experts. The attention also further highlights technology and economic development partnerships
- [UVM Study Abroad Student Develops a Passion for Travel](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/passion-for-travel/) - We talked with Beth Kennett, winner of the 2014 UVM Travel Study Photo Contest, about her experience studying Alpaca Husbandry in Ecuador. Developing a Passion for Travel Q: First of all, congratulations! You received the most votes for the best student photo in the UVM Travel Study Photo Contest. So, tell us, why were you
- [What’s the Value of a College Degree?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/whats-the-value-of-a-college-degree/) - Chris Lucier, Vice President for Enrollment Management at the University of Vermont, talks about college affordability, Summer University, and why college is still a very good investment. Q: Last month, 80 college presidents – including UVM President Tom Sullivan – gathered at the White House to share their ideas on improving college access and affordability
- [Why International Work Experience Matters After College](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/international-work-experience/) - By Alessandra Capossela Applying for a job can seem like a daunting task, especially when there's a laundry list of skills that your potential employer is hoping to see. Where do you start acquiring those skills? How do you know if you already have the skills? And even if you do, how do you make
- [Embracing People, Profit, and Planet to Succeed in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/embracing-people-profit-and-planet-to-succeed/) - By Erica Houskeeper Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. Seventh Generation. Ben & Jerry’s. Renewable NRG Systems. Gardener’s Supply. Cabot Cheese. In Vermont, there is no shortage of thriving, local companies committed to sustainability. But what exactly is sustainability? Its core principles are profit, people, and planet. The term, first widely introduced by the Sierra Club in
- [High School Students Travel Abroad and Prepare for College](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/high-school-students-travel-abroad-and-prepare-for-college/) - UVM students Kayla Baczewski of Westford, Vt, and Alex Kruppof Shelburne, Vt., traveled to Dublin during their senior year of high school as part of UVM’s study abroad program. The University of Vermont’s Dublin study abroad program for high school juniors and seniors gives students the opportunity to challenge themselves academically, earn college credit, develop
- [Love the Arts? Explore Creativity at UVM Summer Academy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/drawn-to-the-arts-try-uvm-summer-academy/) - By Natalie Neuert My parents had a general guideline for my school years: good grades, one sport, and one arts activity. It turns out that the arts completely captured my interest when I was a student, and I’ve been lucky enough ever since to spend my life exploring music, theater, and culture. As director of
- [Meet Catamount Farm Manager Laura Williams](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/catamount-farm-manager-laura-williams/) - When it comes to farming, Laura Williams says the key to success is to focus on what you love. Whether your passion is working the land, collaborating with other farmers, or interacting with customers, Williams says there isn’t just one way to prosper as a farmer. “Farming is such a broad field, that there are
- [Think Your Body is Relatively Toxin Free? Better Think Again](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/compostable-me/) - By Lynn Zanardi Blevins Are you compostable? I don’t mean the whole of you, but the pieces and parts you shed as part of normal body functioning. For example, my hair clippings go directly into the garden and nail trimmings are deposited into the kitchen compost crock. Urinating on a compost (usually reserved for men
- [Burton Brings Sustainability to the Slopes and Beyond](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/burton-brings-sustainability-to-the-slopes-and-beyond/) - By John M. Turner Since 1977, when Jake Burton founded his iconic company, Burton Snowboards has been a leader in snowboarding apparel and equipment. Coupled with an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit is a drive to ensure Burton grows as a profitable and sustainable business, a mind-set that permeates through the entire DNA of the company. Sustainability
- [Cabot's Enduring Commitment to the Triple Bottom Line](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cabots-enduring-commitment-to-the-triple-bottom-line/) - By John M. Turner Cabot Creamery is a cooperative that has been owned by dairy farmers since 1919. From those early days when 94 farmers from the Cabot area in Vermont, joined forces to turn their excess milk into butter, the cooperative by its very nature worked for the common good of the farmers, the
- [Interested in Med School? Try a Post-Bac Premedical Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/interested-in-medical-school-try-a-post-bach-pre-med-program/) - Ginger Pressey, student services coordinator for University of Vermont Continuing and Distance Education, explains what you need to know about post-baccalaureate premedical programs, including UVM’s. What factors should I consider when choosing a post-baccalaureate premedical program? First, think about the type of program you need. Do you need a “career-change program” to gain the necessary
- [Nurses in Vermont Increasingly Seeking Higher Degrees](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/nurses-in-vermont-increasingly-seeking-higher-degrees/) - For many of Vermont’s registered nurses, obtaining an associate’s degree was often the quickest and most financially feasible way to enter the profession. But after years of working, these same RNs are now seeking higher degrees to gain more pay, responsibility – and a voice in health care reform. When Vermont RNs were surveyed in
- [UVM Summer Academy Offers a Range of Appealing Options](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-summer-academy-offers-a-range-of-appealing-options/) - Interested in vegetable farming, robotics, anatomy or acting? High school students who want to experience campus life and get a head start on their college career can choose from a variety of exciting course options at UVM’s newly expanded Summer Academy program. Now in its second year, Summer Academy is a four-week program open to
- [UVM’s Actuarial Science Sequence Moves to Online Format](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvms-actuarial-science-sequence-moves-to-online-format/) - The University of Vermont’s Professional Actuarial Science Sequence that helps prepare students for certification exams will move to an online format beginning this summer. The new, fully online sequence allows students to prepare for this fast-growing field in flexible, convenient format. Courses in the University of Vermont’s professional actuarial science sequence are specifically designed to
- [Professor Plans to Put Vermont at the Forefront of Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/professor-plans-to-put-vermont-at-the-forefront-of-public-health/) - By Jon Reidel Bernice Garnett was surprised when UVM offered her a job as an assistant professor in the College of Education and Social Services. George Salembier, chair of Education, was surprised she accepted. “Bernice was highly sought after coming out of Harvard’s School of Public Health, so I wasn’t sure we could get her,"
- [Pursuing a Career in Public Health as an Online Student at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/pursuing-a-career-in-public-health-as-an-online-student-at-uvm/) - Public health is a diverse, rewarding, and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Being able to improve the lives of others is what appeals to Chelsea Carman most of all. A 2009 UVM alumna who majored in biology, Carman works as a laboratory technician with David
- [Sustainability in Business: Seventh Generation Brings Sustainability Home](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/seventh-generation-bringing-sustainability-home/) - Nurturing nature, enhancing health, building communities, and transforming commerce, those are the four aspirational goals for sustainability leader, Seventh Generation. Learning from examples similar to Seventh Generation is what makes UVM’s online Leading Sustainable Innovation Professional Certificate so relevant in today’s marketplace. Combine that with a unique simulation-based approach that will teach participants how to
- [Tips for Interviewing and Landing a Job After Graduation](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tips-for-interviewing-and-landing-a-job-after-graduation/) - Angela Kiniry, the director of human resources at the National Life Group in Montpelier, is a faculty member of UVM’s Business Savvy, a six-credit, summer course open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Kiniry, who has worked in the human resources field for over 20 years in Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, offers job-hunting advice
- [Serving Veterans: Initiatives Welcome Military Vets to UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/serving-veterans-initiatives-welcome-military-vets-to-uvm/) - By Thomas James Weaver David Carlson, UVM’s coordinator of student veterans services, knows something about dramatic transitions. In 2004, he went from earning his diploma at Burlington High School to enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, then from boot camp to Camp Fallujah, Iraq, in a matter of several months. A second deployment, in Ramadi,
- [UVM Dean and Autism Expert Weighs in on New CDC Study](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-dean-and-autism-expert-weighs-in-on-new-cdc-study/) - A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a dramatic surge in autism rates from 2012. The number of U.S. children with autism has increased to one in 68, a 30 percent increase since the CDC estimated two years ago that one child in 88 suffered from the disorder. This
- [A Survival Guide to Starting a Successful Small Business](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/a-survival-guide-to-starting-a-successful-small-business/) - Photo courtesy of Dealer.com By Joseph Fusco If you’re reading this, you have an itch that may need scratching -- the desire to start and run your own business, which is one of life’s most noble impulses. Running your own business is not just a way to make a living, it’s also a path to
- [Moving From Finance to a Career in Farming and Never Looking Back](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-in-farming/) - Mike Proia walked away from the finance world to pursue his dream of becoming a farmer. The Connecticut native was working full time as a senior bond trader at Cigna Investment Management when he realized he needed to change gears and take his life in an entirely new direction. “I found myself experiencing a crisis
- [Surviving Generational Differences in the Workplace](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/surviving-generational-differences-in-the-workplace/) - As individuals, we are shaped by the world around us. The stimulation of events, news, and shared values create an ethic that informs how and why engage with ideas and certain actions. Through these shared experiences and references we form a collective identity and mode of engaging with the world around us. You may have
- [UVM Aims to Ban Tobacco Use and Curb Public Health Risk](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-aims-to-curb-public-health-risk-by-banning-tobacco-use/) - Recognizing nicotine addiction as a significant public health issue, the University of Vermont is moving toward becoming a tobacco-free campus, with a target date of January 1, 2015. “Tobacco is still a leading public health issue, and it’s a huge public health issue on college campuses across the country,” said Jan Carney, M.D., M.P.H., associate
- [Why You Don't Have to Travel Far for a Meaningful Experience](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/north-american-travel-study/) - By Alessandra Capossela Want to study abroad but feel unsure about whether you’re ready to pack your bags for Timbuktu? Speaking from experience, you don’t have to go far to have an important study abroad experience. North American Travel You may not think that Mexico and Canada count as study abroad locations, but distances can
- [Building Sustainable Food Systems through Change and Innovation](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sustainable-food-systems-breakthrough-leaders/) - By Vic Izzo Whether it is a parking lot chock full of out-of-staters waiting for their case of Heady Topper beer or a meandering New Englander traveling to the picturesque town of Grafton for a taste of four-year-old cheddar, it is clear that the flavors of Vermont are garnering quite a bit of attention these
- [Changing Careers? 5 Tips to Tap into the Power of LinkedIn](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/changing-careers-5-tips-to-tap-into-the-power-of-linkedin/) - For mid-career changers, including those recently laid off, the task of finding a new job might seem daunting. But over the past few years, LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional networking site, has made that task a little easier. Where it once took days or weeks to track down former co-workers, attend job fairs, assemble a
- [Finding Professional Success on a Non-Linear Career Path](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/finding-professional-success-on-a-non-linear-career-path/) - By Amanda Chaulk Go to college. Earn your degree. Get a job. Work steadily and retire. Sounds like a pretty traditional and linear trajectory, right? Traditional, yes. Typical, no. An interesting fact jumped off the page while I was reading the most recent release of the Current Population Survey data on Educational Attainment in the
- [How Joining the Peace Corps Can Enrich and Change Your Life](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/joining-the-peace-corps/) - When Sierra Poske shipped off to Azerbaijan for a two-year placement as a Peace Corps volunteer, she didn’t know what to expect. As a college athlete and member of the women’s tennis team, she was prepared to work hard and see her goals through to the finish. But this time, the playing field would be
- [Reverse Culture Shock: Returning to the U.S. after Studying Abroad](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/reverse-culture-shock/) - By Anna Weber My return to my hometown was an emotional blur: familiar faces and places and foods, questions, answers, hugs, kisses. I forced myself to smile, tried not to bristle against that impossible question,”“How was Belgium?” This was the beginning of a spiral into reverse culture shock that would last me a year. Like
- [UVM Fab Lab Provides Play Space for 'Makers' of All Ages](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-fab-lab-provides-play-space-for-makers-of-all-ages/) - Twenty-four hours a day, the University of Vermont’s Fabrication Laboratory, or Fab Lab, is buzzing with activity. You might not see any students lining up to design and build the next best thing, but judging from the back-to-back jobs in the queue for the 3D printer, there are a lot of ideas percolating. “There might
- [UVM Students and Alumni Develop App for Green Up Day](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/green-up-day-application/) - A group of UVM students and alumni have developed a new Green Up Vermont smart phone app to help volunteers during Saturday’s annual Green Up Day event. The free app, developed by Xenon Apps, is designed to give volunteers the opportunity to communicate with each other and monitor the progress of the clean-up effort across
- [UVM Study Finds Incentives Will Help Pregnant Smokers Quit](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-study-finds-incentives-will-help-pregnant-smokers-quit/) - By Jennifer Nachbur Smoking during pregnancy – particularly among economically-disadvantaged women – leads to a host of poor pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage, preterm birth, SIDS, and additional adverse effects later in life. Without a formal treatment intervention, women in this population continue to smoke, and their babies suffer. Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Director
- [Vermont Ranks as ‘Healthy,’ But Food Insecurity Still Lingers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-ranks-as-healthy-but-food-insecurity-still-lingers/) - Vermont consistently ranks high for health and wellness, only recently dropping from No. 1 to No. 2 as healthiest state in the 2013 America’s Health Rankings by the United Health Foundation. Also last year, Vermont received a No. 2 overall rank from the Annie E. Casey Foundation for children’s wellbeing. But if you dig deeper
- [Want Your Company to Succeed? Better Invest in Your Employees](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/want-your-company-to-succeed-better-invest-in-your-employees/) - If you think the slow economy makes it cheaper and easier to recruit employees, think again: The most recent average cost-per-hire was more than $5,100, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). That figure is higher for small businesses: The cost rises to over $7,600 per hire for companies with less than
- [Why Camels Hump is One of the Most Beloved Mountains in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/camels-hump-mountains-in-vermont/) - I know I’m home when I see Camels Hump in the distance. Whether I’m in a car, on foot, or in a plane, Camels Hump is the landmark I eagerly watch for and smile at when it comes into view. It’s a navigational point of reference, a familiar place, and a personal favorite. Camels Hump
- [How a Nursing Shortage Can Be Avoided as RNs Reach Retirement](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-a-nursing-shortage-can-be-avoided-as-rns-reach-retirement/) - Although the recession quickly put an end to the nursing shortage of the past decade, hospitals and universities are bracing for what many are calling a “retirement tsunami.” Nursing faculties at the University of Vermont and other institutions are facing numerous retirements over the next five to 10 years. Not far behind will be working
- [Powering Sustainability at Renewable NRG Systems](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/powering-sustainability-at-renewable-nrg-systems/) - By John Turner As a part the UVM School of Business Administration's sustainable business series, we have had the opportunity to interview several sustainability leaders in Vermont businesses who are taking steps to make a difference not only in the state of Vermont, but across the world. Most recently we had the chance to sit
- [UVM Horse Farm Celebrates Vermont’s Favorite Equine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-horse-farm-celebrates-vermonts-favorite-equine/) - Scent can be such a powerful memory trigger. For me, the smell of hay instantly takes me back to childhood when I had a horse named Banjo. While recently visiting the main barn at the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge, a flood of memories came rushing back. I could see my 12-year-old
- [UVM Launches First West Nile Virus Vaccine Trial](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-launches-first-west-nile-virus-vaccine-trial/) - By Jennifer Nachbur With spring temperatures finally here, mosquito season is just around the corner and with it, the threat of West Nile virus – the leading vector-borne cause of viral encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in the U.S. West Nile Virus (WNV) first reached the United States in 1999 when six patients were seen
- [Congratulations to the UVM Class of 2014!](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/congratulations-to-the-uvm-class-of-2014/) - By University Communications Staff Ambassador Samantha Power to the UVM Class of 2014 on Sunday: "You, as in you personally, can make a profound difference if you set your mind to it. You have lived in the shadow of the Vermont peaks for four years, and I urge you to make it your task to
- [How to Earn College Credit When Studying Abroad](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-earn-college-credit-when-studying-abroad/) - Study abroad offers incredible learning opportunities, but getting credit for your experience can be a challenge. Often, students wait until it’s too late to meet with an advisor, or they forget to think about how their credits will transfer toward their graduation requirements. College is a great time to travel and there are plenty of
- [Mastering the Art of the Informational Interview](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/mastering-the-art-of-the-informational-interview/) - If you’re making a mid-life career change and are looking for a job, you need to do more than just respond to job postings listed on web sites, social media or classified ads. Networking and making requests for informational interviews with potential employers are key when making a career change. Although the statistics vary, it
- [Oaxaca Study Abroad Program Demystifies the Stereotypes of Mexico](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/oaxaca-study-abroad-program-demystifies-the-stereotypes-of-mexico/) - The first time Cynthia Belliveau visited Oaxaca in southern Mexico ten years ago, she was astounded to find a place so severely misunderstood by the United States. Much of U.S. policy and pop culture represents Mexico with ambivalence. On one hand, Mexico feeds Americans’ desires with its pristine beaches, comfort foods, spring break tourism and
- [Why Experience Counts When Changing Careers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-make-your-resume-stand-out-when-changing-careers/) - If you’ve ever plunged into a job hunt, you probably started by revamping your resume. But what if you’re a mid-career changer with years of experience? How might your professional resume – and even your cover letter – differ in style and tone from that of a recent college graduate? Much of the resume-writing advice
- [World Cup Kicks Off a Global Education](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/global-education-in-world-cup/) - When Travis Kiviranna first attended the World Cup 20 years ago, he had no idea the impact it would have on his life. What started as a casual trip to watch a game turned into a family tradition involving travel around the world. Now, Kiviranna, Operations Manager for Continuing and Distance Education at the University
- [Embracing the Relentless Pursuit of Innovation](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/embracing-the-relentless-pursuit-of-innovation/) - By Joe Fusco We all love the idea of innovation, right? I want to be innovative. You want to be innovative. Everybody wants to be innovative. In pursuing or talking about innovation in business, the danger is that we give it merely lip service, and treat it as a fad or a fashionable idea to
- [6 Business Books to Read this Summer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/business-books-to-read-this-summer/) - Are you taking time off this summer but want to stay on top of your game in the business world? Here are six of the best business books, novels and memoirs the University of Vermont's School of Business Administration faculty recommends for your summer reading list. Business Books to Read this Summer 1. And The
- [A Heroin Epidemic Hits Home in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/heroin-epidemic-hits-home-vermont/) - By Jan Carney, M.D. Heroin has made a dramatic comeback. The opioid drug has contributed to a spike in drug-related deaths and was the exclusive topic of Vermont Governor Shumlin’s State of the State address in January. The Governor described the problem as a “full-blown heroin crisis” gripping Vermont, and brought the issue to the
- [Discovering Vermont’s History and Culture through Recreation](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/discovering-vermonts-history-and-culture-through-recreation/) - By Greg Gerdel The very mention of Vermont brings to mind mountains; the Green Mountain State is also a land of rivers, lakes, and streams. The discordant continental plates that created the Green Mountains also carved the basins of Lake Champlain, Memphremagog, Willoughby, Crystal and many smaller glacial lakes dotting the landscape. Likewise the rivers
- [How to Become a Farmer and Reinvent a Career: Laurie Reese's Story](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-become-a-farmer/) - It’s never too late to reinvent yourself or change your career. Just ask Laurie Reese, a 53-year-old grandmother who left her office job in Oregon and drove cross-country to learn how to become a farmer at the University of Vermont. The decision wasn’t one that Reese made lightly, but she knew it was the right
- [The Vermont GMO Food Labeling Law Helps Lead a Movement](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/gmo-food-labeling/) - By David Zuckerman On May 8, 2014, Governor Shumlin signed into law H.112, An Act Relating to the Labeling of Food Produced with Genetic Engineering. This is the first law in the United States to require foods that contain genetically engineered (GE) ingredients be labeled. It will also restrict the terms “natural,” “all natural,” and
- [Things to do in Burlington, Vermont: Hidden Gems around the Queen City](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/things-to-do-in-burlington-vermont/) - By Christina Economou To those on the outside, Burlington may seem like a small corner of the globe without much to offer. But a true Burlingtonian knows the type of city it really is -- a place overflowing with culture in the best ways possible. You can look up the top ten sites, restaurants &
- [Best-Selling Author Shares Story about Life with Asperger's](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/best-selling-author-shares-story-about-life-with-aspergers/) - John Elder Robison’s life has taken him on a path so diverse and meandering that he could keep you entertained with stories for hours. His three books do just that; they are packed with humorous anecdotes and detailed memories of his experiences: working for Pink Floyd’s sound company, touring across Canada with April Wine, setting
- [Maker Spaces Come to Vermont Libraries This Summer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/maker-spaces-come-to-vermont-libraries/) - Students in grades K-12 will have the opportunity to learn in maker spaces over summer vacation thanks to the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts + Math) programs at Vermont public libraries. Fourteen public libraries from Craftsbury to Charlotte to Castleton will offer summer maker workshops for K-12 students as part of the new
- [Vermont Business: Entrepreneurs, Start Ups & Tech Hub on the Rise](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-business-on-the-rise/) - By Cairn G. Cross Brad Feld, a Boulder, Colorado-based entrepreneur-turned-investor, wrote a book in 2012 titled “Startup Communities,” which dissects the entrepreneurial ecosystem that exists in Boulder and describes why Boulder has a high density of start up company activity. In the course of my day job as the co-founder and Managing Director of FreshTracks
- [Vermont Now One of Top 3 States for Lyme Disease](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/lyme-disease-on-the-rise-in-vermont/) - Ten or 20 years ago, most Vermonters never gave Lyme disease a second thought. It was a distant threat, something that people in, say, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey or Massachusetts worried about. Now you don’t even have to leave the Green Mountain state to hear about someone’s experience with Lyme disease. That’s because Lyme
- [5 Qualities of a Good Employee that I Want to See in an Applicant](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/qualities-of-a-good-employee/) - By Anna Grady Imagine yourself climbing to the top of a splendid mountain and there sits a wise guru. You get one question, and you ask: “Oh, wise guru, I am in search of a good job and need to know what qualities employers look for so that I might get that job.” OK, so
- [6 Steps for Using Social Media to Find a Job](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/using-social-media-to-find-a-job/) - By Drew Hendricks Looking for a job? Forget about classifieds ads, mega sites like Monster, and even Craigslist. If you want a good job, social media is the place to be these days. Younger generations consider social media the only platform for job hunting, and with good reason. It lets you stand out from the
- [8 Steps for Scoring a Good Starting Salary](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/good-starting-salary/) - By Drew Hendricks There are only two opportunities to negotiate a good salary when you’re scoring your first job: During the hiring process and after you’ve accepted an offer. Obviously, the preferable time (and the time where you have any leverage) is during the hiring process. However, new grads often feel overwhelmed and figure they
- [Learn about Sustainable Food Systems with City Market’s Pat Burns](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sustainable-food-systems/) - By John Turner Several sustainability leaders in Vermont are taking steps to make a difference locally and across the world. One of those leaders is Pat Burns, general manager of City Market, Onion River Co-op, a community-owned food cooperative located in downtown Burlington. The co-op is dedicated to supporting the local economy and strengthening the
- [New Vermont Law Bans Smoking in Cars With Children](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-law-bans-smoking-in-cars/) - By Julie Ann Hounchell I remember the days of bouncing around the backseat of the car with my friend, while her dad drove us to ballet class. We did not wear seat belts at that time, as it was not required. It was a short drive, about 30 minutes, which was just enough time for
- [The Best Professional Organizations for Nurses](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/professional-organizations-for-nurses/) - Nurses make up the largest group of health care professionals in the United States with more than 2.7 million nurses nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19 percent by 2022, faster than the average rate for all occupations. With so many nurses in the workforce
- [5 Career Tips: Developing a Plan to Strengthen Your Credentials](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-tips-to-strengthen-credentials/) - Health care is a growing and diverse component of the United States economy, employing about 14.5 million people and accounting for 10.3 percent of jobs nationally. Over the past decade, the health care industry has added 2.6 million jobs nationwide. Health care’s 22.7 percent employment growth rate over that period significantly outpaced the 2.1 percent
- [6 Vermont Ski Areas to Hike This Summer & Fall](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/hiking-vermont-ski-areas/) - Hiking in Vermont is one of those must-do activities in the summer and fall. How can you come to the Green Mountains and never scale a summit or two? With hundreds of miles of trails, Vermont offers plenty of hiking opportunities for novice and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. But hiking in Vermont isn’t just about climbing
- [Business School Ramps Up Summer Internship Program Efforts](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/business-school-summer-internship-program/) - By Jon Reidel When senior business major Hailey Ronconi landed a summer internship at Fuse Marketing in Burlington, it not only set her up for some needed industry experience, but also offered the potential to yield information for her senior honors thesis: a marketing research report focused on women in snowboarding. For her thesis, Ronconi
- [Choosing a Major that’s Right for You](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/choosing-a-major/) - As you start your first year of college, you might hear that inevitable question from just about everyone you know: “So, what’s your major?” You might feel a little anxious if you haven’t yet zeroed in on a program. What’s more, you and your parents probably see higher education as an investment. So you might
- [Maker Movement Attracts High School Students to UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/maker-movement-at-uvm/) - By Joshua E. Brown Rachel Schneck holds up a thin sheet of wood intricately cut into the shape of a leaf. Down the table sits a plastic toy guitar with its electronics ripped open. On one wall, a 3-D printer slowly ejects layers of plastic in the shape of Minnie Mouse, an elephant and a
- [Vermont Barn Restoration & History Preservation](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/barn-restoration-vermont/) - By J. Gregory Gerdel and Vicky Tebbetts If Vermont barn walls could talk, they would speak of calves and foals; they would tell tales of hay, milking, the turn of the seasons, and generations of farmers working the land. They may also recount stories of weddings, parties, festivals, business events, performance and art spaces. As
- [What Can You Do to Reduce Food Waste in America?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/food-waste-in-america/) - By Darryl Benjamin "Thrift is poetic because it is creative; waste is unpoetic because it is waste." ― G.K. Chesterton, What’s Wrong with the World Let’s face it: it’s unsexy to talk about food waste. Who wants to hear about garbage, refuse, or rubbish? But talk about it we must. Two ineluctable problems loom that
- [10+ Reasons to Study Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/reasons-to-study-abroad/) - Studying in Oaxaca gave Bianca Rizzio the opportunity to travel abroad in college. Thanks to the UVM Oaxaca Semester Abroad program, Rizzio was able to travel during the spring semester of her junior year and develop her global perspective. Now a UVM senior, Rizzio looks back at her time in Oaxaca as one of the
- [Do You Have Effective Leadership Skills?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/effective-leadership-skills/) - Hard work, dedication, and excelling at your job can help earn you a big promotion at work. Being promoted to a director, supervisor or vice president usually means a higher salary, a bigger office, and more decision-making power. The perks of a leadership position also come with the important responsibility of managing employees. But let’s
- [How Do Online Classes Work at UVM?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-do-online-classes-work-at-uvm/) - Millions of students and working professionals are taking online college courses, and it’s easy to understand why. Online courses offer numerous benefits for full-time students and working professionals who are trying to balance the demands of a busy lifestyle. A survey conducted in 2013 by The Learning House, Inc. and Aslanian Market Research illustrates the
- [Making a Debt Payment Plan for Entrepreneurs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/making-debt-payment-plan-entrepreneurs/) - By Drew Hendricks No one likes being in debt. But, that’s just an unfortunate part of life. Try all you might, there will come a time when you will have to borrow money. For most people, that’s not a big deal. It may take years or decades to pay off a student loan or mortgage
- [The Newest Statistics Connecting Food and Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/food-and-health-statistics/) - When it comes to food and health, we often hear about obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. But here’s some good news: American adults are eating better, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. The study, Changes in Eating Patterns and Diet Quality Among Working-Age Adults, 2005-2010, released earlier this
- [6 Great Second Career Options that Pay Off](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/second-career-options/) - By Kate Collier If you’ve hit your 30s or 40s and you’re thinking about a career change, you’re not alone. It's pretty common for people to switch careers, especially in their 30s. "Mid-career changes have an advantage," says Mary Beth Barritt, assistant director of the University of Vermont Career Center. “More seasoned job changers generally know
- [An Expert’s Guide to Successful Project Management](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/an-experts-guide-to-successful-project-management/) - If you view a project manager’s resume, you probably will notice a career change or two. After all, most professionals don’t study project management in college; they evolve into project managers on the job, often without holding the job title. Just ask Ezra Hall. Since childhood, he’s had a passion for electronics. Starting in high
- [Finding Job Satisfaction Through a Career in Food Systems](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/job-satisfaction-through-food-systems/) - By Joshua E. Brown Rachel Hong, 43, was a lawyer in a “small litigation boutique,” she says, in Seattle. In November of 2013, she quit her well-paying job, sold her house, bought an Airstream camper, packed up her two dogs — and drove to Vermont. Now, on a hot July afternoon, she wipes a piece
- [Is the Local Food Movement Creating More Jobs?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/local-food-movement/) - The United States Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it will spend $52 million to support local and regional food systems and encourage research on organic farming. As consumers seek to know more about where, how and by whom their food is grown, the local food movement has been one of the fastest growing segments
- [Trekking Across the Classroom – Traveling to Nepal](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/traveling-to-nepal-with-uvm/) - By Lee Ann Cox It only happens once. For those with a passion for Nepal, nothing compares to that first encounter with the majesty and the madness, the peace and the pollution, absorbing a world that contains both the heavily populated city of Kathmandu and the hidden Kingdom of Mustang. As a former Peace Corps
- [5 Work Related Skills That Will Help You Transition into a New Career](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/work-related-skills-for-transitioning-careers/) - By Emily Pendergraft Fall is officially here. The leaves have changed and a feeling of transformation is in the air. For many it’s the start of a new school year, presenting a fresh opportunity to learn, grow, and develop. While change is all around us, there is no time like the present to begin positioning
- [6 Things to do When Visiting UVM for the Full College Experience](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/college-experience-at-uvm/) - For high school students, junior and senior year are a busy time for college campus visits. College visits are a perfect way to learn about campus culture and student life. Want to make the most out of your college visit to UVM? Manny Tejeda of UVM Admissions offers some advice. Soaking up the College Experience
- [Do Individual Lifestyle Factors Lead to Health Disparities?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/health-disparities-and-lifestyle-factors/) - What is the relationship between individual lifestyle factors and health inequalities and inequities? If you ask health care providers, you’ll find a wide range of answers. But if you consider who is answering the question – and where they are coming from – you’ll understand the divergent viewpoints. “This is what I teach my students:
- [Ebola Prevention in the United States: Health Care and Public Health Working Together](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/ebola-prevention-in-the-us/) - By Jan Carney, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean for Public Health at the University of Vermont None of us can turn on the news, open a newspaper, or turn on our computer without hearing about Ebola. Many daily questions (and controversies) surround Ebola preparedness in the United States. What is the status of
- [Lessons Learned While Traveling Through Europe](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-backpack-through-europe/) - By Erinanna Smith It didn’t take long after my semester abroad to make me want to travel again. To say I have the travel bug would be the understatement of the century, however it took me 2.5 years to cross the ocean again. In those 2.5 years, I went to Canada a few times, traveled
- [Overcoming Challenges Rather than Avoiding Them](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/overcoming-challenges-for-success/) - By Joseph Fusco Psst. Can I share a conspiracy theory with you? Six terrible, shadowy forces roam this world, all of which have taken aim squarely at you with the purpose of making your life -- and your work -- a long, agonizing slog full of failure and misery. They are, in no particular order:
- [The Three Foundations for Providing Feedback to Employees](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/providing-feedback-to-employees/) - By Joseph Fusco Sometimes, we just call it feedback -- a performance review, a disciplinary action, a pat on the back -- and simply leave it at that. But it’s much, much more. Providing feedback to employees is information, but it’s also wisdom. Feedback is nourishment. It feeds a person's and an organization’s need to
- [Sugar a Common Thread in Three of Vermont’s Most Critical Health Issues](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/effects-of-sugar-in-health/) - You might not think of sugar as a risk factor for heart disease. But if you connect the dots, it’s there. “We have long understood the relationship between sugar and obesity, but researchers have also identified a link between sugar consumption and the risk of metabolic disease and dying of heart disease,” says Catherine Hamilton,
- [UVM’s Farmer Training Program Promotes Careers in Agriculture](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/careers-in-agriculture-from-farmer-training/) - Julia Cosgrove thought she would become a research scientist after college. But her career plans changed after joining the UVM Farmer Training Program. Cosgrove, who earned a degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Rochester in 2011, landed a job after graduation as a research technician at the University of California, Berkeley.
- [Voluntourism: Navigating Service Abroad](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/voluntourism-service-abroad/) - In the past two decades, a new kind of travel, voluntourism, has taken learning opportunities to the next level. With this service-based travel, travelers venture abroad to take part in service projects around the world. As with volunteering locally, engaging in community service requires a certain level of social awareness, which is only intensified when
- [Why a Registered Professional Nurse Should Earn a Bachelor’s Degree](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/registered-professional-nurse-bs/) - As a registered nurse or an aspiring RN, you might wonder whether you should pursue a bachelor of science in nursing (BS). Why pursue a BS in nursing when you could find a job with just a two-year associate’s degree? How much time might it take? What are the requirements? First, consider why health care
- [Why Food Hubs Need Skilled Employees for Long-Term Viability](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/long-term-viability/) - Food hubs are gaining traction in the local food movement. But as with any viable enterprise, operating a food hub requires a diverse set of skills to succeed. The United States Department of Agriculture announced last month that it’s spending millions to support local food and regional food systems – including food hubs – and
- [5 Preventative Health Measures Succeeding in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/preventative-health-measures-in-vermont/) - Vermont consistently ranks as one of the healthiest states in the country. In part, state health officials say, that’s because of social determinants such as a high rate of high school graduation, higher median household income, less violent crime, low unemployment, access to primary care providers, extensive health care coverage and other factors. But, they
- [5 Steps to Build Your Personal Brand Online](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/building-your-personal-brand-online/) - Have you Googled yourself lately? If you use the Internet, then you most likely have a personal brand. Your personal brand is essentially how you choose to present yourself and how you are perceived. Online, your personal brand is made up of your social media presence, personal blog or website, any online comments you’ve made,
- [Exploring New Horizons: Studying in Uganda](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/studying-in-uganda/) - Liz Hoey will never forget playing with children in the Ugandan village of Kamuli, where she studied for three weeks last summer with the UVM Travel Study program. “The children loved having their photos taken and they would just laugh seeing themselves,” Hoey says. “Because many of the children do not have a mirror at
- [Learning to Turn: Diary of a Curious Winter Enthusiast](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/learning-how-to-snowboard/) - By Hilary DelRoss It’s never too late or too early to learn to turn on Vermont’s world-class, beginner terrain. Whether your goal is to try a new sport, hone a new skill, keep up with the kids or introduce friends and family to your favorite cold-weather pastime, you can find the right beginner program in
- [More Precollege Program Students are Choosing UVM for Undergraduate Study](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-precollege-program/) - UVM was at the top of Ellie Myers’ list during her college search. Still, she had to be sure it was the right school for her. To assure her that UVM was a good fit, Myers enrolled in UVM’s Summer Academy precollege program while still in high school and took classes in engineering and drawing.
- [Save Our Children from Sitting Disease](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sitting-disease-health-effects/) - By Al Scotton Today’s children are more sedentary - and more overweight - than ever. Nearly all (98.5 percent) youth between the ages of 12 to 15 reported watching TV on a daily basis in 2012. Meanwhile, 73 percent of 12 to 15 year olds had more than two hours of combined TV and computer
- [What Your Career Path Says About Your Ambitions](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-ambitions-and-leadership/) - By Rachel DiGiammarino You love your job and enjoy a fulfilling career. But what if you’re not interested in becoming a manager? Does that mean you lack motivation or a desire to truly succeed? There are important milestones in your professional development that will arise as you strive to accelerate and accentuate your leadership competencies
- [Career Ready: Savvy Undergrads Gain Experience in Summer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-ready-experience-in-summer/) - Whether you’re looking for a job or a paid internship over the summer, the Burlington area offers a wide variety of opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain career skills and build a professional network. Flush with summer positions that don’t involve washing dishes or working retail, Burlington businesses and organizations offer opportunities for
- [Exploring Perspectives & Adjusting to a New Culture Through Travel](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/adjusting-to-a-new-culture-through-travel-2/) - Ireland was one of the top locations where Austen Carpenter wanted to study abroad. Looking for more than just a travel experience, she found the UVM Study Abroad Precollege Program in Dublin. Drawn to her Irish roots, Carpenter decided to take part in a two-week summer study abroad program in Ireland to help her understand
- [Getting a Taste of Hop Farming in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/hop-farming-in-vermont/) - Vermont is better known for its beer than its hops. With more than 30 breweries in Vermont, including The Alchemist, Hill Farmstead, and Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Vermont has the highest number of craft breweries per capita in the United States. Over the past five years, Vermont has become a wildly popular destination for beer aficionados.
- [New Orleans Jazz: Culture & History Come Alive Through Music](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-orleans-jazz-culture-and-history/) - Ever since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Brennan Bugbee (Class of ’16) has been curious about visiting the city. Bugbee is a UVM environmental chemistry student with a history minor, and a loyal fan of the New Orleans Saints. When Bugbee learned that he could earn UVM credit to travel to New Orleans
- [Prevent the Flu: It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/prevent-the-flu/) - By Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, Associate Dean for Public Health, Professor of Medicine, UVM College of Medicine Influenza (the flu) is a contagious viral disease and spreads by tiny droplets created when people infected with the flu cough or sneeze. Someone with flu can spread it to other people from as far as six
- [Self Leadership is More than a Formality](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/self-leadership-is-more-than-a-formality/) - By Rachel DiGiammarino If you’re looking in the right places, such as Forbes, Huffington Post, TED, Harvard Business Review, NPR and the like, there is a heightened focus on the need to “prepare leaders” for the challenges of running businesses in today’s global marketplace wrought with highly complex, intensely competitive and rapidly changing environments. This
- [Students Learn Mindfulness Practices & Intercultural Communication Skills in Bali](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/intercultural-communication-skills-growth-in-bali/) - Though the threads have begun to fray, Ying Lin still wears the bracelet that Balinese priests blessed during a traditional healing ceremony she took part in while in Indonesia on the UVM travel course over winter break last year. Led by UVM faculty, the travel course brings UVM students to Bali every winter to investigate
- [UVM Student on a Mission to Eradicate Malaria](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/mission-to-eradicate-malaria/) - After four years with the Peace Corps, Matt McLaughlin became program manager of Stomping Out Malaria, a Peace Corps program that aims to eradicate the mosquito-born disease in Africa. He recently began the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program at the University of Vermont. Because the program is offered online, he’s able to keep his
- [Vermont EMS Personnel Train and Coordinate Ebola Response Plan](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/ebola-response-plan/) - First responders and EMTs from South Hero to Charlotte to Vergennes are taking the necessary steps to prepare for Ebola. As Gov. Peter Shumlin announced last week that a Vermonter who spent time in West Africa had entered voluntary quarantine, local emergency medical services personnel are working to coordinate an Ebola response plan. It’s been
- [Worried about Ebola? Here are 6 More Pressing Health Issues in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/community-health-issues-in-vermont/) - When you hear public health news these days, chances are the focus will be on Ebola. That’s understandable, given the high death rate, the rapid spread of the disease, and the anxiety it has raised, especially in the United States. But in Vermont – where the risk of anyone contracting Ebola is extremely low, according
- [5 Must-Read Articles for the New Year](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/must-read-articles-for-the-new-year/) - Is changing your job or career direction on the horizon for 2015? Maybe you want to set new goals or aim for a big promotion. Here are five must-read articles we found on Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., Harvard Business Review, and Mashable with tips and advice on succeeding in the New Year. Must-Read Articles: Make
- [The Importance of Outdoor Leadership: An Inside Look](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/outdoor-leadership-importance/) - Looking for adventure in the great outdoors? Let John Abbott be your go-to guide. A faculty member in the UVM Environmental Studies and the Parks, Recreation and Tourism programs, Abbott has traveled with UVM students to explore the backcountry in the Adirondack and White Mountains, and in Peru and Ecuador. For Abbott, who began his
- [7 Ways to Improve Your Resume in the New Year](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/ways-to-improve-your-resume/) - Is changing your job or career direction one of your New Year’s resolutions? If so, then it’s time to update and refine your resume. But choosing which accomplishments and experiences to list and enhance on your resume can be difficult, especially if it’s been a while since your last job search. What are the most
- [A Future Entrepreneur Soars to New Heights at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/non-traditional-college-student-soars-to-new-heights/) - To call Tyler Brown motivated is a serious understatement. The 22-year-old is the former director of operations at the Vermont Flight Academy. Now he’s a full-time student at the UVM School of Business Administration with a 4.0 GPA. He’s running for student government and recently joined the accounting club. Oh, and he plays a little
- [Food Hubs Gain Traction, Get Noticed](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/local-food-hubs/) - Food hubs are in demand and making headlines. Over the holidays, the Associated Press published, “Food Hubs Link Consumers with Nationally Farmed Food,” which ran in print and online across the country in outlets including The New York Times and Denver Post. The article mentions UVM’s new Food Hub Management Certificate Program -- the nation's
- [How to Push Boundaries & Step Out of Your Comfort Zone](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/step-out-of-your-comfort-zone/) - By Rachel DiGiammarino Working within your comfort zone has its moments. There is a period of time (for some it might be months, for others it might be a year or more) when you’ve hit your stride – you’re working efficiently and effectively with no discernible downside. The effort is reasonable, the quantity is manageable,
- [Pursuing Medicine after a Life-Changing Accident](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/road-to-a-career-in-medicine/) - Before deciding to study medicine, Roman Pettigrew was a musician with a major label record deal. He was a guitarist in Team Spirit, a New York City-based rock band signed with Warner Brothers and Vice Music. Pettigrew, who grew up in London, toured the country with his three bandmates. Life was good, for a while
- [Redefining Progress in the Genuine Economy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/redefining-progress-genuine-economy/) - A genuine economy creates more benefits than costs. Benefits are relatively easy to count. Just add up all the stuff that people buy and sell every day. But what do economists miss when they only count goods and services bought and sold in the marketplace? What's missed when the only value of our time is
- [What Does Sustainable Agriculture Mean to You?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/what-does-sustainable-agriculture-mean-to-you/) - Laurie Reese uprooted her life in the Pacific Northwest to learn how to become a farmer. The 54-year-old grandmother resigned from her office manager job and drove cross-country with her 76-year-old father last spring to join UVM’s Farmer Training program. The granddaughter of a California almond farmer, Reese grew up in a suburb of Los
- [A Family Physician Shifts Her Focus to a Degree in Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/focusing-on-a-degree-in-public-health/) - Obesity, substance abuse, and depression are chronic diseases Kathy Mariani, M.D., sees every day practicing medicine. Even in a state like Vermont – consistently ranked one of the healthiest places to live – Mariani finds plenty of work to do, especially when it comes to public health. Public health is no longer just about managing
- [Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria a Growing Threat to Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-threat-to-public-health/) - Amid the extensive coverage of a growing Ebola epidemic last fall came news that President Obama had signed an executive order to combat what could become an even more invasive world health threat: antibiotic-resistant bacteria. “The evolution of antibiotic resistance is now occurring at an alarming rate and is outpacing the development of new countermeasures
- [From Food Systems to Medicine, UVM Student Finds Her Calling](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/going-back-to-college-for-post-bac-premed/) - Meg Klepack’s path to medical school might have seemed obvious. The daughter of a family doctor and a former nurse, coming from a long line of physicians on her mother’s side, Klepack seemed destined for medicine. But she never saw herself as a doctor, in part because she admired her father so much. “He’s up
- [How Obama's Community College Plan Can Help Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/free-community-college-plan/) - By Cynthia Belliveau, Ed.D., Dean of UVM Continuing and Distance Education President Obama’s college plan to provide post-secondary education that is universally affordable and accessible to Americans could be the answer to our accessibility and affordability problem, especially here in Vermont. While Vermont has one of the highest high school graduation rates in the country,
- [The Rise of Measles Cases and Examining Vaccine Laws](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/signs-symptoms-measles-outbreaks-united-states/) - Across the United States, more than 120 people have been diagnosed with measles, many of them linked to an outbreak that authorities believe began when an infected person from out of the country visited Disneyland in California in late December. The dramatic rise of measles cases across the country has affected some states more than
- [UVM Students Find Local Food Hub Inspiration in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/local-food-hub-inspiration/) - The temperature was 12 below when a busload of UVM students arrived at a nondescript business park off Route 100 in Waitsfield. From the outside, the green, industrial building didn’t look like a thriving food enterprise. But on the inside – with 4,000 square-feet of freezers, storage, a loading dock, and processing space – it
- [Vermont Asthma Rates Surprisingly Among the Highest in the U.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/asthma-rates-in-vermont/) - For most people, Vermont’s scenic beauty comes with the promise of fresh, clean, mountain air. Yet in reality, many Vermonters have trouble breathing. The state, it turns out, suffers from one of the highest asthma rates in the country. “While Vermont has been rated the second healthiest state in the nation, the rising prevalence of
- [A Family-Focused Approach to Stuttering in Children and Adults](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/stuttering-in-children-and-adults/) - By Danra Kazenski, PhD, CCC-SLP What do Julia Roberts, Marilyn Monroe, Emily Blunt, Shaquille O’Neill, Joe Biden, and Darth Vader have in common? They are all people who stutter(ed). About five percent of children start to stutter, and one percent will continue to stutter as adults. Three million Americans and 6,000 Vermonters stutter, not because
- [Epidemiologist and Alumna Chelsea Dubie Tracks Vermont Public Health Issues](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-public-health/) - Infectious disease epidemiologist and Shelburne Rescue EMT Chelsea Dubie completed UVM’s Graduate Certificate in Public Health in 2014. Dubie, who earned her undergraduate degree and a Master of Education at UVM, talks about Vermont public health issues, including monitoring measles, tuberculosis, the flu, and other outbreaks. You work at the State Health Department as an
- [Leader and Teacher Accountability in Education](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/teacher-accountability-in-education/) - By Philip Lanoue, Ph.D. UVM Alumnus, Superintendent of Clarke County School District Having grown up in Vermont and experiencing public education both at the K-12 level -- and with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Vermont -- I can say, without reservation, that these experiences helped me to develop as a
- [Mental Health Matters Conference Speaker Emphasizes Power of Connection](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/mental-health-matters-power-of-connection/) - By Jon Reidel Despite a proliferation in health-related services for an increasing number of students experiencing anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health issues, it can be small acts of kindness and inclusion that make the biggest difference in a student’s overall college experience and general wellbeing. That was the primary message delivered by Greg
- [Soil Health: Why You Should Worship the Ground You Walk On](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/importance-of-soil-health/) - By Lynn Zanardi Blevins, M.D., M.P.H. It can be hard to get excited about soil this time of year. I can see my cross-country skiing season come to an end and my mud room is, well, just that. Soil often doesn’t get the credit it deserves for its life-supporting functions, but the 2015 International Year
- [The Library Media Specialist is Reinventing School Libraries for Today’s Learner](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/library-media-specialist/) - By Judy Kaplan Forget the shhhhh! Have you been in a school library lately? If not, it’s time for a visit to your local school to see a learning space that is the hub of social and intellectual activity. Think Starbucks with resources and technology, and an atmosphere that encourages inquiry, exploration of ideas, and
- [UVM Alumna Finds Professional Success in Promoting Worksite Wellness](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/promoting-worksite-wellness/) - Connie Gavin completed The University of Vermont’s Leadership and Management Professional Certificate Program in 2015. A skillful professional with diverse experience in education and non-profit program management, Gavin earned her undergraduate degree from UVM in 2004 and her Master of Arts at Teachers College, Columbia University. As she began working in the non-profit world, Gavin
- [Vermont Teams Up with CDC to Teach Safe Injection Practices](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/safe-injection-practices/) - The statistics are unsettling. Since 2001, more than 150,000 patients in healthcare settings nationwide have been notified that unsafe injection practices – reuse of needles and syringes or mishandling of medications – may have exposed them to hepatitis and HIV, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). At least 50 outbreaks of hepatitis
- [2015 UVM Summer Autism Institute to Address Inclusion, Transition, and Treatment](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/autism-institute-to-address-treatment/) - By Patricia Prelock, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Dean of the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences The number of U.S. children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges - has increased to one in 68, a 30 percent increase since the Centers for
- [An In-Depth Look at UVM’s Leadership and Management Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/leadership-and-management-program-interview/) - Radu Bostan completed UVM’s Leadership and Management Certificate Program in 2013. An experienced technology consultant with more than a decade of experience in retail and sales, Bostan earned his undergraduate degree and Master of Business Administration in the Republic of Moldova before coming to the United States 10 years ago. UVM Outreach talked to Bostan
- [Daline Derival Reflects Upon Her Public Health Career](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/interview-on-public-health-career/) - By Mariette Landry Daline Derival, M.P.H., completed UVM’s Post-Baccalaureate Premedical program in 2014. She is Program Evaluator and Public Health Core Faculty member for the VT-LEND program, whichprovides graduate-level interdisciplinary training, services, and care to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities. We asked her to talk to us about her background,
- [Global Skills:  Preparing Grads for Today’s Job Market](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/global-skills-preparing-grads-for-job-market/) - By Gregory Dunkling There is much media coverage highlighting the demands of today’s global economy, and the 21st century skills that college graduates need to succeed in today’s job market. Top economists and corporations around the world agree that one of the most threatening factors on world economies is a shortage of globally-competent workers. More
- [Hackathon Brings Software Engineers, Students Together](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/software-engineers-and-students-hackathon/) - By Amanda Kenyon Waite With “Eye of the Tiger” blaring, their fists pumping and cheers erupting, a team of students jogs into the final round of the competition. No, this isn’t a basketball game, and we’re not at Patrick Gym. It’s a Saturday night at Votey Hall, and 70 students have gathered for a hackathon.
- [Research and Education Drive Vermont’s Farm & Food Economy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-farm-and-food-economy-is-growing/) - By Matt Sayre The purpose of education is to promote social progress. Research universities, such as the University of Vermont, were founded on the belief that teaching and research must be inseparable. Research at UVM helps create new knowledge with the potential to inform action, determine what progress really looks like, and identify the best
- [The Nile Project: Major International Sustainability and Music Project Comes to UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-nile-project-comes-to-burlington-vermont/) - By Natalie Neuert A ground-breaking, innovative, and exciting program called the Nile Project will come to Burlington for a concert at the Flynn Center, followed by three days of workshops, classroom visits, and community outreach centered on UVM’s campus. The event is co-presented by UVM’s own Lane Series and the Flynn Center for the Performing
- [The Right to Food: Power, Policy, and Politics in the 21st Century](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/right-to-food-annual-food-systems-summit/) - All people deserve access to adequate, nutritious food. The complicated and provocative question for the fourth annual UVM Food Systems Summit on June 16-17 is how to provide this basic human right. Globally and in Vermont, the stakes are profound. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, one in nine people worldwide are
- [The University of Everywhere: Lowering the Cost of Higher Education](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cost-of-higher-education/) - By Cynthia Belliveau, Ph.D. Dean of UVM Continuing and Distance Education I listened to an interesting piece about higher education on NPR’s Fresh Air this week about a new book by Kevin Carey titled, The End of College: Creating the Future of Learning and the University of Everywhere. The challenges of higher education come down
- [UVM Expert on Biofuel Energy Applies Research and Industry Advances Through Course, Textbook](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/biofuel-energy-research-and-application/) - In a world facing volatile gas prices and increasingly scarce resources, researchers are scrambling to find new sources of energy. Biofuels, derived from food crops, wood, grass, algae, and other biological matter and agricultural byproducts, offer promising alternatives to fossil fuels. “It’s absolutely essential to keep advancing biofuels because biofuels can play a wider role
- [The Future of Higher Education: Why the Push to Reinvent Ourselves Misses the Point](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/future-of-higher-education/) - By Cynthia Belliveau, EdD Dean, UVM Continuing and Distance Education Skyrocketing tuition costs. Falling graduation rates. Lagging performance indicators. The identity crisis and uncertain future of higher education in the United States isn’t going away. The Economist dedicated its entire March issue to the state of higher education, and its report was far from rosy.
- [A Passion for Health Inspires UVM Student to Study Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/becoming-a-physician/) - By Mariette Landry We asked recent UVM Post-Baccalaureate Premedical graduate, Derek Lubetkin, to tell us about how his undergraduate background in Geography and Urban Systems, along with his work as a Lamoille Ambulance Services EMT, a CPR/AED/First Aid instructor at the Richmond Community Center, and a UVM GeoMed Research Associate inspired his pursuit of a
- [Could beekeeping hurt me and you?  (I’m not talking about getting stung)](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/beekeeping-industry-impact/) - By Matt Sayre I keep honeybees at the small, organic family farm we’re growing in Hinesburg. It’s fun, rewarding work and my kids love helping take care of our two hives. I’m not very good at it, but somehow the honey we’ve harvested has been truly outstanding. I’m basing that claim on the many reports
- [How a UVM Student and Army Veteran is on a Mission to Help Others](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/qualities-of-a-good-leader/) - To call UVM School of Business Administration senior and US Army veteran Kane Tobin accomplished is an understatement. His service in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and Tikrit, Iraq, has fostered his willingness to get involved. He recently helped the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences open a primary care practice, Appletree Bay Primary Care, in Burlington.
- [In the Spirit of Incentive-Based Budgeting, Summer U Collaborates for Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-program-budgeting-model-at-uvm/) - By Beth Taylor-Nolan By now we’ve all heard that as of July 1, 2015, UVM will change its budget model to Incentive-Based Budgeting (IBB). The IBB model is designed to make academic units become more financially self-aware and able to make more informed decisions regarding their unit’s income and expenses. President Tom Sullivan has stated
- [Marijuana Law and Policy in Vermont and Beyond](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/speaker-series-on-marijuana-law/) - Post updated by CDE staff on May 9, 2016 By Brooke Jenkins, J.D. It’s an exciting, historic time for Cannabis law and policy in Vermont and New England. Every state in the region has medical marijuana laws on the books. Meanwhile, the laws in the Northeast are rapidly changing as Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and
- [Sugaring, STEM and Community Connections](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/stem-projects-connect-students-to-community/) - By Mark W. Olofson Early spring is sugaring season in Vermont. We produce the lion’s share of the domestic output of maple syrup, and we’re pretty proud of it. The process of tapping trees, collecting sap, and boiling it down has many connections to STEM education. The students and teachers of the Edge team at
- [Talking about the Right to Food and Why it Matters](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/right-to-food/) - By Smita Narula An estimated 49 million Americans live in “food insecure” households, meaning they cannot afford adequate food for themselves or their families. In other words nearly one in six individuals, in the richest country in the world, struggles to put food on the table. Hunger in the United States is not the result
- [CEMS Students Team with Engineers Without Borders to Recycle a Village’s Greywater](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/engineers-without-borders-recycling-greywater/) - By Kim MacQueen They call it los meses de las vacas flacas – the months of the skinny cows. The phrase refers to the dry months in mountainous Nicaragua, where coffee is the principal crop. During the four rainy months of the year, coffee growers can harvest their cash crop and buy enough food to
- [Claire Kremen on Organic Farming, Food Access and Sustainable Agriculture](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/kremen-on-organic-farming-and-food-access/) - Claire Kremen is Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at University of California, Berkeley, and co-directs the Center for Diversified Farming Systems and the Berkeley Food Institute at the University of California. Kremen will be a keynote speaker at the UVM Food Systems Summit on June 16-17. We talked to her
- [Closing the Gender Gap for Women in Technology](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/women-in-technology/) - By Emily Bates As a woman entering a career in information technology, I often hear the same response when telling people of my professional interests: “Wow, it’s so great to see a woman with an interest in IT!” This reaction is not at all surprising; according to the National Center for Women & Information Technology,
- [High School Engineering Projects Go International](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/high-school-engineering-projects-go-international/) - By Matthew Brand Can a group of high school students with little engineering experience start an international project building structures out of nothing but carpet, concrete, and fencing wire? At the UVM/GIV Engineering Institute, hosted by University of Vermont’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, a group of high school students did just that. High
- [How Vermont is Making Nursing Education More Accessible](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/accessible-nursing-education/) - By Patricia Prelock, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Dean of the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences Mary Val Palumbo, DNP, APRN GNP-BC Associate Professor, Department of Nursing With more than 3 million members, the nursing profession is the largest single group of professionals in health care. There is a growing demand for nurses to play a
- [Meet UVM’s Farmer Training Dream Team](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/farmer-training-dream-team/) - By Susie Walsh Daloz Together they have almost 40 years of farming experience, three degrees from UVM, and an incredible wealth of knowledge in how to produce amazing food, foster healthy communities, and have fun even when the work is hard. Meet the New Farmer Training Team Rachel Stievater (pictured above, right) is the new
- [Raj Patel on Gender Inequity in the Food System](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/gender-inequity-in-the-food-system/) - Raj Patel is an award-winning writer, activist and academic. He is a Research Professor in the Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, Austin and a Senior Research Associate at the Unit for the Humanities at Rhodes University (UHURU), South Africa. Patel will be a keynote speaker at the UVM
- [The Importance of Global Education in the UVM Community](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/global-education-at-uvm/) - By Cynthia Belliveau, Ed.D. Dean of UVM Continuing and Distance Education “The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” This passage from L. P. Hartley’s The Go-Between is what I’m thinking about as I listen to the young woman, Clara, talking in the next room to her “clients” via Skype. I’m teaching
- [UVM Named to Princeton Review’s Top 10 Green Colleges List](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/green-colleges-list-2015/) - By UVM Communications The Princeton Review has released its sixth annual guide to the most environmentally responsible colleges — a listing of the schools with “the most exceptional commitments to sustainability based on their academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives, and activities.” The University of Vermont is ranked 10th. The University
- [What to Expect Your First Year of Medical School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/first-year-of-medical-school/) - By Carolyn Shapiro Before they start medical school, most students know they’re going to face intensive classwork, long hours of study and practice and the pressure of making life-or-death decisions. “The curriculum is rigorous,” Christa Zehle, M.D., says bluntly. And she should know: Zehle is not only the associate dean for students and an associate
- [Why Digital is the Future of Marketing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/future-of-marketing-points-to-digital/) - By Erik Harbison The current state of marketing The one constant with the digital marketing landscape is change. The most compelling reason most college students hold an interest in this area is because it is so dynamic. You must evolve your learning on the latest trends and best practices across all channels, or face becoming
- [Dual Enrollment Offers Free College Courses for High School Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/about-dual-enrollment-program/) - By Cynthia Belliveau, EdD Dean, UVM Continuing and Distance Education Governor Peter Shumlin has said that one of the top challenges Vermont faces is producing graduates that have the skills to participate in the 21st-century workforce. Vermont’s Dual Enrollment program, which the state Legislature agreed last month to fund for the next two years, can
- [Farmer Jack Lazor: The Real Deal](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/farming-for-a-living-jack-lazor-profile/) - By Susie Walsh Daloz You know him for his delicious Butterworks yogurt. You might even know him as the man behind increased local grain products in Vermont -- dry beans, oats, and the corn that makes the locally distilled Early Riser Corn Whiskey. But what you can’t tell just from eating his delicious food, is
- [John Miller on Dating with Autism & Overcoming the Challenges of ASD](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/dating-with-autism-and-other-advice/) - By Erica Houskeeper The 18th annual UVM Summer Autism Institute, June 24-26, will address aspects of inclusion and transition, research, and effective treatment of ASD. The event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington. John Miller was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1968. As a child, he worked to overcome academic
- [Looking for that first job? Here are 7 Basic Tips for Your First Interview](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/first-job-interview-tips-2/) - By Erik Harbison Over the course of my career, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and mentoring many eager college graduates, specifically in the field of marketing. Much of what I enjoyed learning from these folks was during the interview process. And, the ability to leverage learnings from my own interviewing experiences. Recently, a former
- [UVM Alumna Fights Ebola with the World Health Organization](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/disease-prevention-in-liberia/) - By Joshua Brown Caitlin Wolfe, UVM class of 2011, has her temperature checked “about six times every day,” she tells me, speaking from Liberia, on Africa’s west coast. She’s not sick. “I feel great,” she says. But as a consulting epidemiologist for the World Health Organization — fighting the Ebola epidemic that has killed more
- [Achieving Sustainable Entrepreneurship from the Base of the Pyramid & Up](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/base-of-the-pyramid-movement/) - By Stuart Hart We have come a long way since 2002 when along with my colleague, C.K. Prahalad, I first identified the Base of the Pyramid (BoP). This term encompasses the more than four billion people -- approximately 60 percent of all humanity -- who earn $8/day or less, and who comprise the very bottom
- [Alum Researches Effects of Climate Change on Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/future-of-environmental-public-health/) - UVM alumnus Ander Wilson is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Ander received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Vermont, and a master’s and doctoral degree in statistics from North Carolina State University. We talked to Ander about his
- [Arran Joyce Shares His Experience as a UVM Business Student](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-business-student-shares-his-experience/) - Arran, from Annapolis, Maryland, graduated from UVM on Sunday. He talked to us about his experience as a UVM business student, his passion for numbers, negotiating his allowance as a kid, and what he thinks it takes to succeed. While at UVM, you were a member of Beta Gamma Sigma (the business honors society), led
- [Dr. James Coplan on the History of Autism and Advances in Treatment](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/history-of-autism-and-advances-in-treatment/) - By Erica Houskeeper The 18th annual UVM Summer Autism Institute, June 24-26, will address aspects of inclusion and transition, research, and effective treatment of ASD. The event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington. James Coplan, MD, a keynote speaker at the UVM Summer Autism Institute, will present, “Autism: What Have
- [Getting a Second Chance at College through UVM GAP](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/get-into-college-with-gap/) - Getting into college was much harder than Deniz Sehovic ever anticipated. The child of Bosnian refugees, Deniz always assumed she would get into college without much trouble. She liked her teachers and enjoyed high school, but struggled a bit with her grades early on and found it difficult to concentrate in class. Ultimately, she preferred
- [Hard Cider Production on the Rise, But Challenges Remain](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/hard-cider-production-and-cider-apple-yield/) - By Terry Bradshaw Hard cider production in the U.S. has increased an average of 73 percent annually since 2008. That’s a lot of apples, and Vermont fruit growers and cideries (businesses that make hard cider) are capitalizing on this market expansion. Sales of cider nationally topped 54 million gallons in 2014, which required 18 million
- [Inspirations for Black Faces, White Spaces](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/black-faces-white-spaces-key-takeaways/) - The Rubenstein School of Environment A Bit of Background Despite the fact I wrote a book about the relationship between African Americans and the environment—and have studied the subject in depth—I don't refer to myself an "environmentalist." Most of my years have been dedicated to the arts since I dropped out of school when I
- [Mapping the Watershed: Computer Programs Find Patterns in a Deluge of Environmental Data](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/environmental-data-mapping-watershed/) - By Sujata Gupta When Hurricane Irene hit Vermont in 2011, the storm sent massive amounts of debris and sediment into the state’s waterways – an extreme erosion event that is helping Donna Rizzo, an environmental engineer in the University of Vermont’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, model how a changing climate will impact the
- [OLLI Travel Adventure: Experiencing the Culture of Turkey](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/experiencing-the-culture-of-turkey-with-olli/) - By Natalie Neuert The spice market in Istanbul was getting to me, and not in a good way. Too many charming vendors trying to lure me into their stalls to buy things I didn’t really want or need. It was a sensual overload: the smells of exotic spices, honey, nuts, fruits, the jostling crowds, the
- [The Big Importance of “Little c” Everyday Creativity](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/importance-of-everyday-creativity/) - By Carolyn Siccama Never in my life have I been so inspired by creativity all in one place than when I attended the 2015 Destination Imagination Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn., a few weeks ago. Picture a convention center with 10,000 of the most creative students (Grades 3-16) from around the world. Each Destination Imagination
- [The Digital Native Problem](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-digital-native-problem/) - By Lauren Parren In a recent Twitter chat (#vted), we were discussing digital citizenship and the confounded label “digital native” came up. Labels typically get in the way of fully understanding people, and these terms “digital native” and “digital immigrant” smack of ageism and false assumptions. Coined by Marc Prensky over 14 years ago, it
- [UVM Alumna Finds Her Passion for Politics and City Government](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-development-path/) - Photo: Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, left, with his staff Jen Kaulius, Mike Kanarick, and Brian Lowe. By Lisa Schnell, PhD Associate Professor, Interim Dean of the UVM Honors College Last fall, I asked Jen Kaulius, an Honors College Scholar from the Class of 2012, to be part of a panel of current and former students
- [UVM Cannabis Webinar Series Examines Policy, Medicinal Use, Edibles](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/legalization-of-cannabis/) - By Cynthia Belliveau, EdD Dean, UVM Continuing and Distance Education As cannabis laws in the United States evolve, the need for an informed and engaged community discussion is more important than ever. UVM Continuing and Distance Education is hosting a free Cannabis Speaker Series webinar program in May and June to examine the history, policies,
- [What You Need to Know about Google’s Mobile Friendly Ranking Update](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/google-mobile-friendly-ranking-changes/) - By Bill Rowland Google’s Mobile Friendly Algorithm Update is upon us and digital marketers should take notice. Glibly dubbed "Mobilegeddon" by some, this change has raised questions and may leave inattentive marketers in the dust. Given that the announcement was characteristically vague, what’s an online marketer to do? In this post, I’ll offer some background
- [When Queer = Diversity = Complicated](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/complexities-of-gender-identity/) - By Dot Brauer When I presented on issues facing LGBTQ college students at UVM's Mental Health Matters conference this spring, I knew I had my work cut out for me. When the feedback was mixed, I wasn't overly surprised. My job as director of UVM's LGBTQA Center requires me to know a lot about this
- [How Serving in the Military Helped Shape a UVM Student's Research Career](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-research-program-in-medicine/) - By Erin Post University of Vermont graduate student Blas Guigni learned a lot about trauma surgery and orthopaedics during a tour of duty in Iraq from 2007 to 2008, his second serving overseas. As the manager of an acute care and musculoskeletal clinic at the US Army base in Tikrit, he helped to coordinate care
- [Makerspaces: Youth Hostels for Creative Grown-Ups](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/makerspaces-for-creative-adults/) - By Erik Monsen, PhD UVM Associate Professor In preparing to write this piece, my wife asked me to explain makerspaces to her. Afterward, she pronounced that what I had described sounded very much like a youth hostel. In two important ways, I think she's right. First, a youth hostel/makerspace is a place where young people
- [Online Program Explores Careers in Arts Management](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/careers-in-arts-management-certificate/) - (Photo: Flickr/Creative Commons) As UVM gets ready to debut its new Careers in Arts Management Professional Certificate, we talked to Natalie Neuert, director of the UVM Lane Series, about why she developed the new online arts program. Could you tell us a little bit about arts management? Arts management is about building bridges between artists
- [The Benefits, Drawbacks and Challenges of a DIR Floortime Model for Children With Autism](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/dir-floortime-model/) - The 18th annual UVM Summer Autism Institute, June 24-26, will address aspects of inclusion and transition, research, and effective treatment of ASD. The event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington. Gil Tippy, PsyD, is Clinical Director and a founder of the Rebecca School in New York. The Rebecca School is
- [The Craft Beer Industry Experiences Tremendous Growth in U.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-industry/) - (Photo: Alan Levine/Flickr) By Gregory Dunkling “Wait…shhh! Did you hear that? Another brewery opening!” Such was the joke going around this year’s New York City Beer Week according to Tony Forder, editor of Ale Street News. Of course the backdrop to this joke was that in 2014 two new breweries opened on average every day,
- [The Road to Progress](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-road-to-political-progress/) - (Photo: Flickr) By Matt Sayre I live in Hinesburg, Vermont, a small, rural community of approximately 4,000 residents, not far from Vermont’s biggest city, Burlington. Hinesburg is usually pretty quiet, but busy roads leading into Burlington cut right through the center of town, and these roads are full of commuters every morning. I’m one of
- [Advocating for College and Career-Ready K-12 Systems](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/continuous-learning-system-of-education/) - By Lynn Coale Director/Superintendent Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District A recent study conducted by the Vermont Department of Labor identified the 67 most promising jobs in the state. Most of these jobs will require education past the secondary level. The higher paying jobs and those with the most openings require a bachelor’s degree
- [A Marine Veteran Finds His Calling in Organic Farming at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/becoming-a-farmer-uvm/) - Andy Lang first became aware of the importance of local food while helping his girlfriend build a juice truck in his home state of Missouri. Getting fresh fruits and vegetables to make watermelon, blueberry, or carrot juice was easy enough in the summer. But in the colder months, finding local produce was nearly impossible, making
- [An Inside Look at the OLLI Educational Travel Program to Turkey](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/educational-travel-to-turkey/) - By Cathi Cody-Hudson It’s hard to imagine that a little over a month ago, I was immersed in the culture of a foreign country as co-lead on our UVM OLLI Educational Travel Program to Turkey. What follows are short log entries I wrote as a way to remember the exotic sights, smells, tastes, and sounds
- [Clean Water: Restoring a Basic Civil Right](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/clean-water-basic-civil-right/) - By James Ehlers Rivers weave the fabric for our lives as Vermonters, people who live in and celebrate the outdoors. Lakes -- the places we swim, boat, paddle, and fish -- buoy our quality of life. As a former naval officer, charter sailing captain, professional fishing and hunting guide, and now leader of a conservation
- [Heart of Gold: Neil Young Congratulates Vermont for GMO Food Labeling Stance](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/neil-young-on-gmo-food-labeling/) - (Photo: Takahiro Kyono/Flickr) By Cynthia Belliveau, EdD Dean of UVM Continuing and Distance Education Rarely do you get wowed these days. We’re surrounded by a constant barrage of scintillating information that distracts us at every turn. That’s why, when I write this, I really mean it when I say that the Neil Young concert on
- [How E-Cigarette Use Threatens to Destroy a Decade of Public Health Progress](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/e-cigarette-health-concerns/) - (Photo: www.vaping360.com via Flickr/Creative Commons) By Paul Baresel After widespread recognition of the health consequences of smoking, including respiratory disease, reproductive disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, public health initiatives, and legislation have driven adult and student smoking prevalence to 19 and 18.1 percent, respectively, as of 2011 -- the lowest rates in 50 years.
- [New Effort to Help Raise Lyme Disease Awareness in Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/lyme-disease-awareness-in-vermont/) - By Lyndelle LeBruin and Caitlin Loretan Lyme disease is on the rise in Vermont, and the state now has one of the highest rates of Lyme disease in the country. As cases of Lyme disease continue to increase, new programs are being developed to bring knowledge of Lyme disease to the health community and general
- [Online Courses Gain Momentum Among Student Athletes](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-online-courses-for-athletes-gain-momentum/) - (UVM student MK Cirelli/Photo by Dennis Curran) Online courses at UVM have helped athlete Megan Nick work toward a degree while pursuing a career in freestyle aerial skiing. As a member of the U.S. Elite Aerial Development Team, Nick trains year-round at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid. Her rigorous training schedule requires the
- [Student Examines the Art and Science of Compassionate Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/compassionate-health-care/) - Natalie Nazarian, a student in the UVM Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program, graduated in 2014 from NYU’s Gallatin School, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in an interdisciplinary program that combined science and studio art. We talked to Nazarian about her holistic approach to medicine and how her mother’s illness changed the way she thinks
- [To Label or Not to Label: The Debate on GMO Labeling Laws](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/gmo-labeling-debate/) - By Darryl Benjamin As the debate rages on between those who want GMO food products to carry labels and those who don’t, a larger question looms quietly in the background: does access to information make a difference? An escalating number of lawsuits by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Snack Food Association, International Dairy Foods Association, and
- [UVM Joins the Ranks of Tobacco-Free Colleges](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tobacco-free-colleges/) - (Photo: Flickr/Creative Commons) By Carolyn Shapiro This week, UVM will join about 1,500 other universities by going tobacco free. As of Aug. 1, no cigarettes, e-cigarettes or other tobacco products will be permitted on UVM property. For more than two years, Jan Carney, MD, MPH, senior associate dean for public health at the University of
- [UVM Professor Researches the Benefits of Oilseed Crops for Biodiesel Production](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/oilseed-production-in-vermont/) - (Photo: Flickr/Creative Commons) Depleting fossil fuel reserves and fluctuating oil prices have generated interest among Vermont farmers to explore alternative, sustainable sources of energy. For the past decade, one of those options has been to grow oilseed for fuel. When grown in rotation with other crops, oilseed crops -- such as sunflowers, soybeans, and canola
- [When it Comes to Food Justice, Am I a Marxist?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/am-i-a-marxist-food-justice/) - (Photo: Natalie Maynor/Flickr) By Darryl Benjamin An interesting thing happened to me on my way to the Farm-to-Table movement. I discovered I might be a Marxist. More to the point, I found that my thinking was in agreement with some Marxist tenets, and, for a short while, I panicked. Is it really true? Am I
- [Why Going Green Is Not Enough to Save the Planet](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/green-movement-is-not-enough-to-save-the-planet/) - By Alexander Nathanson (Photo: James Cridland/Flickr) In the 21st century, where environmental protection has become vital to the future of the planet, we have seen eco-friendly practices becoming more and more routine in everyday households. A newfound awareness and sense of responsibility seems to be sweeping over the common person who believes they have the
- [A 'Major' Interest in Food Programs at Campuses Across the Country](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/academic-food-systems/) - The demand for college and university classes focusing on food systems is growing far and wide. As the food movement grows, a surge of interest in food as an academic subject is happening in all corners of the country. Colleges and universities are offering courses such as “Food Studies: Harvest to Health,” “Anthropology of Coffee
- [An Aspiring Leader Looks to a Future in Business Sustainability](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-business-sustainability/) - To describe Bianca Mohn as driven is an understatement. The Lancaster, PA, native graduated from UVM in May with a business degree and is now a student in the UVM Sustainable Entrepreneurship MBA program. As an undergraduate, she majored in business administration, international business and marketing, and minored in French. She was a student in
- [Establishing a Career in Medicine to Help Prisoners & Underserved Populations](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-career-to-help-underserved-populations/) - Kristina Valentine wants to pursue a medical career so she can help others receive access to health care. Not an uncommon goal for a health care student, but the career Valentine wants is hardly a well-worn path. Specifically, the 24-year-old is interested in providing health care to people who are incarcerated or those who have
- [How to Avoid the Most Common Management Mistakes at Work](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-avoid-common-management-mistakes/) - Photo: Steven Depolo/Flickr Creative Commons Management consultant Chris Holmberg of San Francisco was recently interviewed by First Round Review on the most dangerous leadership pitfalls. Holmberg shares a 15-minute practice on how to avoid common management mistakes by focusing on “the it, the we, and the I.” Here’s an excerpt from the First Round Review
- [Kiplinger Finance Magazine Names 10 Most Lucrative College Majors](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/ten-most-lucrative-college-majors/) - Is your college search underway or are you considering going back to school? Kiplinger, a Washington, D.C.-based finance publication, has some advice for which major or area of study to choose. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a worker with a bachelor's degree or higher typically earns 79 percent more than someone with just a
- [Med Student Highlights Injustices of Migrant Farm Workers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/migrant-justice-milk-with-dignity-campaign/) - For student Al York, an assignment to detail the struggles and economic injustices of migrant farm workers went far beyond the classroom. When York was given an assignment in the UVM Food Systems and Public Health class to create an infographic, the student wanted to highlight the challenges of migrant dairy farm workers in Vermont.
- [Obesity Rates Across Nation and Vermont Reveal Alarming Trend](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/obesity-in-vermont/) - Obesity continues to be a problem for much of the nation, including Vermont. Not a single state in the US had a prevalence of obesity of less than 20 percent in 2014, according to the latest report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, in three states -- Arkansas, Mississippi, and West
- [Certificate Student Helps the Texas Food System Find its Footing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/local-food-movement-in-texas/) - (Photo: Farmers' market in Dallas by John Tornow/Flickr) Texas and Vermont are two places where residents feel a tremendous amount of state pride and the roots of agriculture tend to run deep. But when it comes to local food systems, The Lone Star State and The Green Mountain State are very far apart. Texas produces
- [Culinary Training Stirs Student’s Passion for Healthcare, Nutrition](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-post-bac-premed-student/) - A year in culinary school sparked Clementine Knight’s interest in medicine and public health. While studying at Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena -- where she learned how to prepare everything from charcuterie to chicken stock -- the science and safety of food piqued Knight’s interest. “I never wanted to be a chef, but I wanted
- [Helping Veterans Make College a Reality](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/veteran-tuition-benefits-at-uvm/) - In January, veterans with GI Bill tuition benefits who meet specific requirements will be eligible for the in-state tuition rate at The University of Vermont and any of the Vermont State Colleges, regardless of their state of residency. Passed by Congress last year, the new benefit will go into effect January 1 (the deadline was
- [Jobs in Bioenergy Industry Showing Slow But Steady Growth](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/jobs-in-bioenergy/) - (Credit: Andrew Fogg via Flickr Creative Commons) Employment in the US biofuels industry has grown by 8.9 percent annually since 2004, according to a 2013 report by the U.S. Department of Energy. The report also points out that production, construction, and research in the ethanol industry have supported the creation of more than 401,000 jobs
- [Nutritionist Experiences the Healing Power of Farming](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-healing-power-of-farming/) - Photo: Corinne Steel, right, a student in the UVM Farmer Training Program, talks about the power of farming and why food matters. We talked to UVM Farmer Training Program student Corinne Steel – a nutrition consultant and holistic health coach transplanted from Oakland, California – about how she has been transformed by local food and
- [On the Way to Law School, a Student Finds His Calling for Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/emergency-medicine-career/) - Until he was a college senior, Matt Lebow thought he wanted to become a lawyer. Then two months before taking the LSATs, he had a change of heart. Rather than going to law school, Lebow decided to pursue a career in healthcare. The 26-year-old Los Angeles native, who graduated from George Washington University, enrolled in
- [Pride of Place: LGBTQ Inclusion in Medical Education and Patient Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/lgbtq-inclusion-in-medical-education-and-patient-care/) - By Carolyn Shapiro During a first-year course on human reproduction at the UVM College of Medicine, medical student Matthew Shear was startled to see lecture notes referring to a person with ambiguous genitalia as “hermaphroditic.” Shear, a member of the Class of ’17, wasn’t the only UVM medical student who noticed the outdated language, he
- [Radiologist Delivers Ultrasound Technology to Remote Regions](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-global-health-in-uganda/) - (Photo: Courtesy of Imaging the World) A college travel study trip to Liberia changed everything for Dr. Kristen DeStigter. While an undergrad pre-med student in the 1980s at Calvin College, DeStigter traveled to Africa for a semester abroad program. For DeStigter, who grew up near Cleveland, it was her first time outside of the country.
- [Student Aims to Help Food System Challenges in Alaska](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/food-system-challenges-in-alaska/) - As President Obama visits Alaska this week to address climate change, we talked to Anchorage dietitian Grace Schumacher, a student in UVM’s online Breakthrough Leaders Professional Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems, about the challenges in food system development in the 49th state. Schumacher works in nutrition education at an Anchorage hospital, helping patients find ways
- [Women in Craft Beer: Bailey Spaulding on Opening a Brewery](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/opening-a-brewery-with-bailey-spaulding/) - By Tera Dacek What does a jackalope, Montpelier, Vt., Harvard University, and brewing kettles all have in common? Bailey Spaulding. Spaulding was born and raised in Montpelier, graduated from Harvard in 2004, and opened up Jackalope Brewing Company in Nashville in 2011. For our second profile in a series of four women in craft beer,
- [A Family History of Diabetes Helps Student Set Sights on Endocrinology](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/becoming-an-endocrinologist/) - A family history of diabetes helped Michael Sharf decide to become an endocrinologist. The seed was planted in childhood, when Sharf spent time with his maternal grandfather, who had type 1 diabetes. At six years old, Sharf was pricking his grandfather’s finger regularly and helping to test his blood sugar. But it wasn’t until years
- [Alumni Advice: Bill Bright on the Art of Networking and Selling Yourself](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-art-of-networking-and-selling-yourself/) - Bill Bright’s passion for education, politics, and youth development runs in the family. His mother, Louvenia Dorsey Bright, was the first female African American to serve in the Vermont legislature. His father, William Bright, was a professor and served as interim dean of the UVM College of Education and Social Services. The UVM alumnus, who
- [An Internship in South Africa Gives Business Student a Global Perspective](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-global-internships-south-africa/) - (Photo: UVM's Grossman School of Business Dean Sanjay Sharma with student Will Nedds) UVM senior Will Nedds completed a two-month summer internship with Reciprocity, a South Africa consultancy that aims to optimize the contribution of the private sector to social and economic development. Nedds, a student at UVM’s Grossman School of Business, is majoring in
- [Farmer Training Students Look Ahead to Building a Sustainable Food System](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-farmer-training-students-look-ahead/) - Amount made from selling fresh produce at the UVM Farm Stand: $6,000. Pounds of harvested food donated to the local food shelf: 2,150. Number of bed feet planted in the fields: over 40,000. Number of farmers, agricultural specialists, extension agents, and UVM professors who students were exposed to: over 50. Number of days on the
- [Food Hub Management Alumna Pushes the Boundaries of Local](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/food-hub-management-pushing-boundaries-of-local/) - By Mariette Landry Five years ago, UVM Food Hub Management program graduate Lisa Reeder worked part-time to provide sales, purchasing, and warehouse support at Local Food Hub in Charlottesville, Va. From there, she moved on to Grower Services and Purchasing, and in 2013, she became Local Food Hub’s Value Chain Coordinator. In this role, Reeder
- [From UVM to WebMD: Alumna Deb Mignucci Offers Career Advice](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/becoming-an-executive-director-at-webmd/) - Photo: Deb Mignucci and her husband, Alberto, graduated from UVM in 1982. UVM alumna Deb Mignucci started her college career with a focus on pre-med. But after taking a physics class during her sophomore year, she decided the career path wasn’t for her. Instead, she chose to pursue a liberal arts education as a psychology
- [The Craft Beer Industry & Sustainability: More Than a Pint-Sized Impact](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-industry-sustainability/) - By Tera Dacek Even though beer has withstood the test of time, the use of water in the brewing and agricultural process--growing of hops and grains--may leave some wondering if it truly is sustainable. You may have heard a friend sarcastically joke, “Thirsty? Have a beer. It’s practically 95 percent water.” Although that’s all in
- [What is Craft Beer?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/what-is-craft-beer/) - By Joel Hueston As a brewery consultant, the question I get most frequently is, “Hey, what is craft beer anyway? What’s the definition?” It’s a really good question. The answer is subjective, and I certainly have my own opinions. I decided to do some digging and analysis to see if I could come up with
- [Why Aaron Landau Came to UVM to Broaden His Medical Career Options](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-career-decisions/) - The United States faces a shortage of as many as 90,000 physicians by 2025, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. In 2013, there were about 767,000 doctors practicing in the United States, according to the report. Although physician supply is projected to increase modestly between 2013 and 2025, demand will surpass those projections.
- [Women in Craft Beer: Celine Frueh Shares 5 Ways To Land a Brewery Job](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/land-a-brewery-job/) - By Tera Dacek To have great beer, one may argue that you must have a great brewer. To run a great brewery and develop a strong brand, then you would also need great employees who are the perfect blend of qualified, passionate, and hardworking, right? To test our assumptions, and to round out our final
- [Women in Craft Beer: Heather Pilkington on What it Takes to Succeed](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/women-in-craft-beer/) - (Photo by James Lee/Flickr) By Tera Dacek Traditionally, dating back to ancient times, women were the brewers, crafting ales out of their homes. In more modern times, women were often featured prominently in beer ads, but not as the ones creating the beer. Today, we’ve come full circle. As the craft beer market continues to
- [Women in Craft Beer: Kristen Sykes on the Craft Beer Community](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-craft-beer-community-impact/) - Photo: Kristen Sykes, left, along with other BABES members, take a break at a hop farm in Western Massachusetts during the Pedal to Pints brewery bike ride. By Tera Dacek Kristen Sykes knows a thing or two about beer. She is the former Executive Director of the Massachusetts Beer Guild and currently works on trails
- [Alumni Advice: Amelia Gulkis on Creating Your Own Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/early-career-success-alumni-advice/) - A chance interaction changed the course of Amelia Gulkis’s career. The UVM alumna, who graduated in 2001 with a degree in history, is now the chief operating officer of EnSave, an agricultural energy-efficiency company in Richmond that helps clients from around the country. After earning her degree, Gulkis worked as a development researcher for UVM
- [Business of Craft Beer Certificate Sets Sights on Industry Growth](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-beer-program/) - For the first time since 1873, there are more than 4,000 breweries in the United States, making the craft brewery market more competitive than ever. To succeed in the industry, the common denominator is a high level of craft beer knowledge and business acumen. UVM is offering a new online Business of Craft Beer Professional
- [10 Tips for Success as an Online Student](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/10-tips-for-success-as-an-online-student/) - Online education offers many benefits, including the flexibility to complete projects on your own time, while maintaining academic rigor and high expectations of students. However, it’s a myth that online classes are easier than traditional classroom-based classes. Online students need to prioritize and meet deadlines in order to thrive in an online learning environment. 10
- [6 Time Management Tips for Work](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/6-time-management-tips-for-work/) - We've all heard the phrase work smarter, not harder right? Well in today’s hectic world, it can be tremendously difficult to effectively prioritize and successfully meet your goals.
- [For 2nd Year in a Row, UVM Secures Top Spot as Best Online Digital Marketing Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/best-online-digital-marketing-program/) - UVM’s Digital Marketing Fundamentals program continues to be the highest ranking online digital marketing certificate program by BestDegreesMarketing.org. The website ranks the 20 best online digital marketing certificate programs and was established to provide research and insight into current marketing education. UVM secured the number one spot two years in a row, followed by Duke University
- [The End of Life Doula Movement](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-end-of-life-doula-movement/) - Doulas have traditionally supported women during childbirth, but recently there has been a surge of interest in learning how to support people at the end of life as well.
- [Ben & Jerry's Social Mission Leader Teaches UVM Students of the Breakthrough Leaders Program About Creating Consensus](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/ben-jerrys-social-mission-leader-teaches-uvm-students-of-the-breakthrough-leaders-program-about-creating-consensus/) - How do stakeholders find common ground when they share the same goals but hold vastly different opinions? Simone Washington, the social mission strategy and policy manager at Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, shared a pragmatic and productive approach to building consensus in her 2018 workshop, “How to Become Allies Fighting the Same System, Role Play, Power
- [Adventures in Neuroscience: Understanding the Human Brain and Nervous System](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/precollege-summer-program-neuroscience/) - The brain is the human body’s most complex organ. Weighing about 3 pounds in adulthood and consisting of billions of tiny cells, the brain—the central organ of our nervous system— holds the secrets to our personality, use of language, memories, and the way our body operates. In July, UVM Associate Professor Alicia Ebert will teach Summer Academy’s Adventures in
- [Brewery Course Showcases the Value of Intellectual Property Protection in Craft Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewery-course-showcases-the-value-of-intellectual-property-protection/) - Opening and operating a brewery requires all kinds of physical assets, including kegs, boilers fermentation tanks, refrigeration, and waste treatment systems. But the intellectual property of your brewery is the most valuable part of your business. It’s also the piece that must be the most closely protected. With more than 7,000 breweries in the United
- [College Prep Class for High School Students Shares the Power of Journalism](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/college-prep-class-storytelling/) - To be a person is to have a story to tell. — Isak Dinesen For thousands of years, storytelling has been a way for humans to engage, share feelings, and convey personal experiences. Sharing stories with words and images helps us connect with the world around us and better understand one another. This summer, high school
- [Developing a Skillset for Research in UVM Public Health Master's Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/public-health-masters-uvm/) - The public health master’s program at UVM changed Lyndelle LeBruin’s life. LeBruin, a project coordinator at the Laboratory for Clinical Biochemistry Research (LCBR) at UVM, completed the online UVM Master of Public Health Program in 2016. She found that the program was robust yet flexible enough to allow her to continue to work full-time while earning her
- [Food Hub Certificate Helps Organizations Find Their Place in the Food System](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-food-hub-certificate/) - Ben Earle is all about using innovative approaches to solve organizational and community problems. The executive director of Feed the Need in Durham, Ontario, enrolled in UVM’s Food Hub Management Certificate Program in 2018 to help gain a deeper knowledge and hands-on training on the role and place of food hubs in the food system. The UVM food hub
- [Food System Change Begins with Breakthrough Leaders](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/food-system-change-begins-with-breakthrough-leaders/) - The idea of changing our food system to be more sustainable can be daunting. But what if you could learn how to intervene at one point and make a small change that could build towards a greater impact? Identifying those leverage points to impact change in our food system is just one of the goals
- [Study the Latest Advances in Medicine at UVM's Summer Academy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/college-prep-classes/) - High school senior Carter Visicaro is setting his sights on becoming a pathologist. The Vergennes High School student has always wanted to work in medicine, and participating in UVM’s Summer Academy’s Health and Medicine course helped him decide what he really wants for a career. “I’ve always wanted to be in the medical field, and Summer Academy
- [Summer Programs for High School Students Draw More Undergraduates to UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/summer-programs-for-high-school-students-draw-more-undergraduates-to-uvm/) - Nearly 15 years after UVM established its precollege program, more high school students are enrolling in the program to get a head start on their college degree. UVM’s precollege program is offered to high school juniors and seniors who want to explore areas of study and earn transferable college credit. Since 2004, 3,709 high school students
- [UVM Drone Training Gives High School Students an Opportunity to Soar](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-summer-academy-drone-training/) - Jaron Cummings first became curious about drones when he was in elementary school. In fifth grade, he was given his first toy drone, and his interest only flourished from there. These days, the Essex High School junior owns a professional drone he uses for taking photos and videos. Last summer, Cummings enrolled in the Natural Resources:
- [Why Innovation Matters for Leaders in Today's Economy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/innovative-sustainable-business-leader/) - If you’re looking for a company that’s a model of innovation and social responsibility, look no further than Green Mountain Power. Green Mountain Power (GMP) is recognized as a national leader in renewable energy, demonstrating how electricity can be generated, stored, and distributed in ways that are clean, cost-effective, and more resilient to climate change
- [New Beer School Courses Created to Help Existing Breweries Succeed](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-beer-school-courses/) - Brewery operation requires knowledge of everything from regulatory requirements and intellectual property to financing and accounting. Three years after launching the online Business of Craft Beer Certificate Program, UVM is introducing a series of short courses to meet the growing demand for professional development opportunities for staff in existing breweries. UVM Continuing and Distance Education is
- [School Libraries Embrace Inquiry, Ideas and Community](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/school-libraries-embrace-inquiry-ideas-and-community/) - In the Richmond Elementary School library, students ask questions and share ideas. Those interactions are exactly why Emily Wood decided to become a librarian.
- [The Risks and Rewards of Operating a Brewery Taproom](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewery-classes-taproom-planning-and-sales/) - Customers not only expect good beer at a taproom. They also want to enjoy a good time. With so many craft beers to choose from, more breweries are opening taprooms to compete in today’s crowded marketplace. By selling IPAs, stouts or pilsners along with serving food or hosting events, breweries are hoping to reap the
- [Cabot Creamery Co-operative Manager Nick Managan Strives to Keep Learning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/management-program-nick-managan/) - What makes a good manager? For UVM alumnus Nick Managan ’05, it’s all about accountability and hard work. Managan has been employed full-time at Cabot Creamery Cooperative for ten years, working his way up through the ranks and being mentored by his supervisors along the way. In 2017, he was promoted to Northeast marketing manager
- [Personalized Career Coaching Guides Master of Public Health Students Toward Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/personalized-career-coaching-guides-master-of-public-health-students-toward-success/) - Imagine having an advocate in your corner to help you polish up your resume, prepare for a job interview, refine an outstanding cover letter, connect to career mentors, and build an attention-getting LinkedIn profile as you advance along your career path. That’s exactly what currently enrolled students and Alumni of UVM’s Certificates of Graduate Study
- [Top 5 Traits Breweries Look for in Craft Beer Industry Employees](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/top-5-traits-breweries-look-for-in-craft-beer-industry-employees/) - Do you need to be an expert in craft beer to work in the industry? If you ask Celine Frueh, Human Resources Director at Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine, the answer is no. Rather than an expertise in brewing, Frueh says that the best way to break into the craft beer industry is to
- [Top 10 Reasons to Attend Summer School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/top-10-reasons-to-attend-summer-school/) - Remember when Alice Cooper’s song School’s Out was blasted from car radios just as the final school bells rang in early June? Times have changed when it comes to how we approach academics in the warm summer months. Whether it’s the opportunity for a student to get ahead on core requirements, boost a GPA or
- [A Summer Academy Student Sets Her Sights on Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/health-high-school-college-program/) - Makenzie Detch wants to be a surgeon someday. So when the Champlain Valley Union High School senior learned about the UVM Summer Academy course, Biomedical Science & Human Disease, she jumped at the chance to participate. “Ever since I was in fourth grade, I’ve wanted to be a major organ surgeon, focusing on the heart,
- [Why Data-Driven Management Produces Better Results in Health Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/health-care-data-driven-management/) - Effective leaders and managers lead by fact, not opinion. Still, it’s all too common for executives, senior administrators and middle managers to use their gut instinct to make decisions, rather than examining key data to inform their decisions about processes, goals or strategies, according to organizational excellence expert Kathy Letendre. “A data-driven manager can understand—using
- [Medical Mentorship Program Helps Medical Students Prepare for Revised MCAT](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/mcat-prep-course-uvm/) - Originally published on March 17, 2016. Updated March 27, 2019 The University of Vermont offers a four-week Medical School Mentorship and Enrichment Summer Program to help prepare students for the new Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). The revised MCAT is designed to place greater emphasis on critical thinking and cover additional content. In addition to
- [Using a Public Health Approach in Physical Therapy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-epidemiology-certificate/) - The best part of Mariana Wingood’s job has always been helping patients return to their everyday lives. She has spent most of her career being a full-time physical therapist at UVM Medical Center’s Fanny Allen campus in Colchester, providing care to patients who have suffered a fall or illness. She helps them get them back
- [A Holistic Approach to Health Using Medical Cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cannabis-medical-certificate-hillary-woodson-gaskins/) - Hillary Woodson Gaskins, MD is a team player in her patients’ lives. As founder and owner of the Virgin Islands Center for Integrative Medicine in St. Thomas, Gaskins’ mission is to serve, empower and partner with patients on the path to wellness, transformation and wholeness. “I try to help enlighten patients and go beyond pharmaceuticals,”
- [UVM Is: Learning Educational Technology with Lucie deLaBruere](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-lucie-delabruere/) - Lucie deLaBruere’s philosophy is to never stop learning. A native of West Charleston, Vermont, deLaBruere was one of the first people in her family to go to college. She earned her bachelor's degree in secondary education and went on to pursue a master of science in internet engineering. One of her many professional projects includes
- [Emily Getty Learns How to Create Positive Change in the Food System](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/food-system-leadership-course-emily-getty/) - Growing up on a farm in Upstate New York helped shape Emily Getty’s work ethic and determination to make things better. Getty is a global corporate social responsibility leader at Elanco, a global animal health company that develops products and knowledge services to prevent and treat disease in food animals and pets in more than
- [Best Practices and Successful Strategies for E-Commerce Merchandising](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/ecommerce-merchandising-course/) - Successful e-commerce merchandising is all about making sales. But what happens in between setting up shop and selling online is critical for any online retailer. Everything from inventory, selection, price, product photos, and customer reviews are a must for competitive online merchandising. “Merchandising means getting the right products and the most attractive assortment that customers
- [Summer Medical Mentorship Program Provides an Inside Scoop About Applying to and Succeeding in Medical School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/summer-medical-program-provides-success-for-medical-school/) - Imagine getting the opportunity to ask a first-year medical school student what med school is really like. That’s just what Program Director & Professor of Biochemistry, Paula Tracy, PhD is hoping students do. UVM’s Medical School Mentorship & Enrichment Program, a 4-week program starting in June, is designed to help prospective medical students truly experience medical
- [UVM Alumna Helps Vermont Communities Get Healthy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-public-health-online-program/) - Ask Megan Resnick what she loves most about her work in public health and she’ll tell you it’s the ability to create positive change. Since earning her Master of Public Health from UVM in 2016, she now works for OneCare Vermont, a statewide Accountable Care Organization, as a population health analyst. Over the past few
- [You Can Breakthrough a Broken Food System to Lead Change](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/you-can-breakthrough-a-broken-food-system-to-lead-change/) - By Cynthia Belliveau, Dean of University of Vermont Continuing and Distance Education and professor in UVM’s Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences. We have a problem. The current American food system is ecologically, economically and energetically unsustainable. There are nearly seven billion people who need to eat. We have a global system that degrades our land,
- [Epidemiologist and Data Expert Vicki Hart Joins UVM Public Health Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vicki-hart-joins-public-health-program/) - Vicki Hart believes in the power of data. In the field of public health and epidemiology, she believes that quality data can provide an accurate picture of the world and help shape important policy measures. “There are so many questions and so much misinformation out there about health and health policy, and the only way
- [Gerontology Certificate Focuses on the Health and Personal Growth of Elders](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-gerontology-certificate/) - In a little over a decade, an important demographic turning point will happen in the United States. By 2030, all baby boomers will be older than age 65, and one in every five residents will be retirement age, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 National Population Projections. The 2030s are projected to be a transformative
- [Is an Online Course Right for You?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/is-an-online-course-right-for-you/) - Are you a working professional looking to advance your career or change careers? If so, have you considered taking an online course to help you meet your professional goals?
- [A Master of Medical Science Changed Everything for Kristina Valentine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/a-master-of-medical-science-changed-everything-for-kristina-valentine/) - The 12-month UVM Master of Medical Science Degree Program helped Kristina Valentine get into medical school and succeed as a student.
- [UVM Drone Workshop to Highlight Safety, Planning & Data Collection](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-drone-workshop/) - Unmanned aerial systems (UASs), commonly known as drones, made their debut in the military about a century ago. Only in the past few years have drones become more popular with increasing commercial interest. Researchers at UVM’s Spatial Analysis Laboratory are seeing a rising demand for drone instruction. “There’s so much interest as more and more
- [From July to October, The Walking Tour Traces UVM's Illustrious History](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-history-tour/) - As the fifth oldest university in New England, UVM's past is filled with colorful visionaries and noteworthy tales. The University's history is highlighted every summer and fall at weekly UVM historic tours. From July to October, 90-minute historic tours of UVM are offered Saturdays on campus, starting at 10 a.m. Led by retired Professor William
- [UVM Is: Martha Caswell Advocates for Agroecology](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-martha-caswell-advocates-agroecology/) - Countries around the world, from Senegal to Brazil and the Netherlands, are embracing agroecology to achieve a more sustainable food system and adapt to climate change. But one place where agroecology has yet to go mainstream is the United States. Martha Caswell, research and outreach coordinator for the UVM Agroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC), understands
- [Building a Brewery Part 1: The Foundation for Success in Craft Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/building-a-brewery-part-1-the-foundation-for-success-craft-beer-course/) - If knowledge is power, former Air Force pilot turned commercial pilot Mark McClain just might be superman. Since he set his sights in 2017 on starting his own brewery in Pittsburg, Kansas, he has been collecting every bit of information possible in order to create a successful brew pub. From technical training on brewing from
- [Healing the Mind and Body with Cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-cannabis-training-certificate/) - Gyan Devi suffered from debilitating migraines that traditional medicine couldn’t treat effectively. She experienced serotonin poisoning and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS), a disease characterized by a weeks-long course of thunderclap headaches, sometimes focal neurologic signs and occasionally seizures. Her condition left her sick in bed for days at a time and even in a
- [Legal Issues: The Ripple Effect of Proposed Title IX Regulations](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-title-ix-regulations/) - New Title IX regulations proposed by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos are on the minds of higher education leaders, legal experts and victims’ advocates around the country. Under new regulations proposed last fall by DeVos, students accused of sexual misconduct would gain greater protections and colleges investigating complaints could face reduced liability. But critics of the
- [Social Media Marketing Course Helps Professionals Build Effective Campaigns](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/social-media-marketing-course-helps-professionals-build-effective-campaigns/) - What good is a social media marketing campaign without a solid strategy to guide your efforts? Justine Johnson of Menomonie, Wisconsin, was looking to refine her social media strategy skills when she came across UVM’s Advanced Social Media Marketing course.
- [High School Students Use Summer Academy Program for College Prep](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/high-school-students-use-summer-academy-program-for-college-prep/) - Updated May 11, 2022 While most students have to wait until their first year of college to experience program-specific material and the campus community, high-school students enrolled in Summer Academy can gain that experience much earlier. In fact, every year colleges and universities across the U.S. host students in a number of different summer programs that
- [College Prep: Encourage Your Student to Earn College Credits in High School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/college-prep-encourage-your-student-to-earn-college-credits-in-high-school/) - College prep can start well before your high schooler starts filling out their college applications. This is especially true for students who would like to experience college first-hand and alleviate some of the questions they may have about school. For example, if your child is unsure of the major they would like to pursue, there
- [Guaranteed Admission Program to UVM Offers Hope and College Prep for High School Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/guaranteed-admission-program-to-uvm-offers-hope-and-college-prep-for-high-school-students/) - Philip Hampson always planned on taking a year off after high school to experience life before going to college. “I simply needed a break from high school and wanted to do something fun and make a little bit of money,” said Hampson. Despite not thinking about heading to college for a year, the South Burlington
- [UVM’s End-of-Life Doula and Palliative Care Programs Create Community Event About Care Conversations and Options](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvms-end-of-life-doula-and-palliative-care-programs-create-community-event-about-care-conversations-and-options/) - Having a conversation about death and dying isn’t typical dinner table chat. But if you ask Kimberly Paul, it probably should be. Paul, author of Bridging the Gap, Life Lessons from the Dying, is traveling around the U.S. in her RV to encourage people to have the hard conversations about the end of life, because
- [How to Avoid the 3 Biggest Mistakes Companies Make in Social Media](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-avoid-the-3-biggest-mistakes-companies-make-in-social-media/) - Jed Singer is co-founder of TheMarketingHelp.co, the #1 career resource for modern marketers and a thought leader in the social media marketing space. He is an instructor in UVM's new short course Advance Social Media and facilitates the social media marketing program in the Digital Marketing Fundamentals Certificate. We talked to him about the dos and don’ts
- [Industry Experts Weigh in on Brewery Professional Development Courses at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/professional-development-brewery-courses/) - Running a successful brewery involves everything from complying with regulatory requirements and protecting intellectual property to restaurant planning and maximizing taproom sales. UVM’s Beer School offers professional development online courses designed for staff who want to fine-tune their knowledge and skills at existing breweries. The Beer School launched earlier this year as a counterpart to
- [Health Care Management Classes Help Hospital Employee Refine Her Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/health-care-management-classes-uvm/) - -Health Care and Leadership Management Certificate student Kathleen Merrick Kathleen Merrick approaches patient care from a holistic point of view. As an ophthalmology patient service specialist at UVM Medical Center, Merrick is on the front lines of health care customer service as she spends her days guiding patients as they schedule appointments or register for
- [The Guaranteed Admission Program Helps Students Excel at College Life](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-guaranteed-admission-program-helps-students-excel-at-college-life/) - If Gabrielle Kalinen hadn’t gone through the Guaranteed Admission Program at UVM, she may not have gone to school at all. She would have missed out on being the captain of the UVM Ice Cats skating team, an active member of the Figure Skating Club, discovering her love of communication science and disorders, becoming a
- [An End-of-Life Doula Guides Loved Ones through Death and Grief](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/an-end-of-life-doula-guides-loved-ones-through-death-and-grief/) - Kelly Coffey used her end-of-life skills to provide comfort and support when her childhood friend was dying.
- [How the Master of Medical Science Degree Prepared Nate Dow for Medical School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-science-degree-nate-dow/) - Nate Dow will head to medical school this fall at the UVM Larner College of Medicine. The UVM alumnus, who earned his undergraduate degree in biological science in 2014, enrolled in UVM’s Master of Medical Science Degree program (MMS) after deciding he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Dow, who is from West Newbury,
- [Interpreting EMS Data through the Lens of Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/public-health-college-progam-chelsea-dubie/) - When Chelsea Dubie responds to a 911 call or analyzes emergency services data, she applies the skills she learned in UVM’s Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health. Dubie is an advanced emergency medical technician and assistant chief of the Georgia Volunteer Fire Department in northwestern Vermont, as well as the emergency medical services data
- [UVM Is: Judy Kaplan Embraces an Exciting Chapter for School Libraries](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-judy-kaplan/) - School librarians aren’t here to answer questions. Their job is to guide students in the right direction. Librarians are no longer just replying to students about what to research or where to find information. Today, their role is more about helping students focus their questions and identify the right tools to uncover what they need.
- [5 Benefits Summer College Provides for High School Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/5-benefits-summer-college-provides-for-high-school-students/) - Kristen Kilbashian an enrollment coach for UVM's Pre-College programs talks about what high school students can gain by taking college courses in a summer college program. Q: Can you first explain the basics of a summer college program for high school students? A: Summer pre-college (high school) programs give students the opportunity to find out what college-level
- [Helping Educators to Build Trauma-Informed Strategies for Children and Families](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/trauma-informed-practices-program/) - About half of the county’s children experience at least one traumatic event before the age of 17. These adverse childhood experiences—known as ACES—include experiencing or witnessing violence, living in poverty or having a parent incarcerated. More states are stepping up to implement trauma-informed education based on robust professional development standards, and some are even encouraging
- [UVM Master of Public Health Alumna Sets Her Sights on Improving Water Quality](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/master-of-public-health-alumna-improving-water-quality/) - Rachel Danis’ interest in water quality started in college and exponentially flourished after graduation. While volunteering for a wetland conservation organization in Valencia, Spain, Danis realized how much she enjoyed collecting water samples and analyzing water quality data. When she returned home to Plattsburgh, New York, she eventually enrolled in the online UVM Master of Public
- [5 Tips to Improve Your Leadership Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/improving-your-leadership-skills/) - Ready to improve your leadership skills? Start with a self-assessment of your skills. Explore more tips from UVM PACE.
- [UVM Helps Julia Zema Find a New Way to Approach Project Management](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-helps-julia-zema-find-a-new-way-to-approach-project-management/) - Julia Zema learned there’s more than one way to be an effective project manager.
- [Legal Issues in Higher Education Spotlight: Seth Gilbertson](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/legal-issues-in-higher-education-spotlight-seth-gilbertson/) - By Kate Whitney Higher education is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the United States, with a diverse and ever-changing roster of legal issues competing for attention. In spite of these challenges, Seth Gilbertson, Associate Counsel for the State University of New York's Office of University Counsel, was thrilled when he was offered a
- [Three Questions with UVM’s Larner College of Medicine Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy Dr. Jan Carney](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/associate-dean-public-health-jan-carney/) - The role of Jan Carney, M.D., M.P.H., was recently expanded to associate dean for public health and health policy and senior advisor to the dean at the Larner College of Medicine. Larner Medicine caught up with her for a quick chat about her past and current work in public health. Dr. Carney is currently the
- [New Cannabis Plant Biology Program Focuses on Horticulture and Post-Harvest Best Practices](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cannabis-plant-biology-program/) - -Monique McHenry, PhD, program director for the UVM Certificate in Cannabis Plant Biology program Cannabis-based products, including hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD), are marketed as improving health, but few regulations exist to ensure product quality. Horticulture, extraction, and storage practices are critical to the quality of any cannabis product. That’s where the UVM Professional Certificate in Cannabis
- [UVM Is: Physical Plant Director Salvatore “Sal” Chiarelli Motivates and Innovates](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-physical-plant-director-salvatore-sal-chiarelli/) - Sal Chiarelli strives to bring out the best in people. As director of UVM’s Physical Plant Department, which maintains 6 million square feet of facilities, Chiarelli is on the go as he leads a team of 160 full-time employees as well as part-time employees, student interns, and contractors. His department handles everything from building maintenance,
- [Building Healthy Communities by Way of UVM’s Online Master of Public Health Program ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-masters-public-health-shirley-callaghan/) - Shirley Callaghan took a break from studies while continuing her established career as a medical lab scientist when her son was born in 2001. After graduating from Concordia University’s School of Community and Public Affairs in Montreal, Callaghan knew she wanted to earn her master’s degree eventually. Once she began looking for an online program, she came across the UVM Master of Public
- [Building a Brewery Part 2: Branding for Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/building-a-brewery-branding-for-success/) - There is no doubt that in order to succeed in the increasingly competitive craft beer industry, you need to make great beer. But what too many potential breweries fail to consider when planning their business, is how to best position their brand for success. In addition to making beer that customers want to drink, a
- [How to Effectively Build Your Network While Taking an Online Course](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-effectively-build-your-network-while-taking-an-online-course/) - It is hard to ignore the rise of online courses. Students and young professionals are embracing this popular way to learn.
- [Persisting with Online Courses When The Going Gets Tough](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/maintaining-success-in-online-learning/) - By Carolyn Siccama, EdD You’ve signed up for your first online course. After hearing how convenient and flexible they are, you decide to give it a try. Within the first few weeks of the course, some challenges come your way. You are asked to travel for work, you are moving into a new house, and
- [How to Design Public Health Research Surveys](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-design-public-health-research-surveys/) - Surveys are one of the cornerstones of public health research. Depending on whether questions are conducted by phone, mail, online, or in person, public health surveys can be cost-effective, convenient, and generate high response rates. However, survey efforts can also encounter problems if there is a lack of adequate planning and development of a specific
- [Going Back to School Isn’t Just for Kids. Find a Course this Fall at UVM that Moves You Forward.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/going-back-to-school-isnt-just-for-kids-find-a-course-this-fall-at-uvm-that-moves-you-forward/) - Fall isn’t just the time for kids to head back into the classroom, many grown-ups choose to restart their education by taking a class on-campus, online, in a seminar, or starting a graduate program. The reasons that people cite why they go back to school range from adding new skills to career advancement or even
- [The Guaranteed Admission Program Helps Transfer Students Realize their Dream of Attending UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-guaranteed-admission-program-helps-transfer-students-realize-their-dream-of-attending-uvm/) - University of Vermont student Mae Mae Morrical didn’t become a Catamount via a traditional path, but according to her, the end result was still the same. “I called it the transition stages,” Morrical commented. “I came into UVM through the Guaranteed Admission Program, two semesters is all it took for me to apply and get
- [UVM Helps Tom Pelisson Sharpen His Digital Marketing Prowess](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-digital-marketing-certificate-tom-pelisson/) - Tom Pelisson wants to make his mark in the digital marketing industry. To accomplish that, he needs a comprehensive skill set. As the head of partnerships at Rejoiner, an email marketing SaaS company in Newport, Rhode Island, Pelisson could talk to clients all day about email click-through rates, email ROI, and conversions. But over the
- [UVM's Post-Bacc Premed Program Helped Anna Chamby Prepare for Med School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/umv-post-bacc-premed-program-helped-anna-chamby-prepare-for-med-school/) - The possibility of a career in medicine first crossed Anna Chamby’s mind back in middle school. In sixth grade, she became interested in human biology. As she went through high school and college, her curiosity only grew. “I started to figure out that medicine was this perfect blend of understanding the science of the human
- [Restorative Justice and Title IX: An Interview with Legal Issues in Higher Education Speaker Megan Farrell](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/restorative-justice-and-title-ix-an-interview-with-legal-issues-in-higher-education-speaker-megan-farrell/) - By Kate Whitney UVM's 29th Annual Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference focuses on the diverse legal issues impacting all aspects of higher education and tackles a variety of issues including Restorative Justice and Title IX. On April 4, 2011, the education department's Office of Civil Rights sent a document that would come to be
- [End of Life Doula Training: Connecting with Patients and Embracing Grief](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-of-life-doula-training-program-cheri-rigby/) - For Cheri Rigby, to grieve is to grow. When Rigby lost her father, brother, and mother over nine years, she felt consumed by grief. After her mother died, she enrolled in the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program in 2018. “When I started the end-of-life doula program, it was very much for my personal need
- [Former Emergency Medicine Doctor Looks to a Future in Cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-cannabis-certificate-valerie-hepburn/) - Cannabis helped Valerie Hepburn recover from knee surgery. It also helped her reimagine her career. The former emergency medicine doctor, who became interested in integrative and functional medicine later on, turned to cannabis after suffering from arthritis and undergoing a bilateral knee replacement. She found cannabis more effective than the opioids she was prescribed after
- [A Clinician Strengthens Her Healthcare Management Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/healthcare-management-certificate-christine-lombard/) - Christine Lombard is a leader by nature. As director of rehabilitation services and a physical therapist for Elderwood Burlington—a senior care facility—she is responsible for managing a team and helping patients get back on their feet. Lombard graduated from UVM in 2001 with a degree in physical therapy. As most of her background is in
- [An End of Life Doula Wants to Change the Conversation Around Death and Dying](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/an-end-of-life-doula-wants-to-change-the-conversation-around-death-and-dying/) - When Margaret Phenix’s daughter died in 1987, the experience opened her eyes to society’s unhealthy relationship with death and grief.
- [Ian McHale Works Toward a Career in Public Health and Pediatrics](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-public-health-program/) - Ian McHale is happiest when he’s working face-to-face with pediatric patients. The UVM alumnus earned his bachelor’s degree in biology in 2017 and completed the UVM Accelerated Master of Public Health program the following year. He’s now a clinical research coordinator for the Office of Clinical Trials Research at the UVM Larner College of Medicine.
- [A Psychologist Turns to UVM's Medical Cannabis Online Program for Guidance](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-cannabis-online-program/) - When Vicki Anderson, PsyD, LP, noticed that more of her clients were inquiring about medical cannabis, she didn’t have all the answers. The licensed clinical psychologist, whose practice is based in Newbury, New Hampshire, knew she had to get herself up to speed. So she enrolled in UVM’s Cannabis Science and Medicine Professional Certificate, which
- [UVM Alumna MJ Pickett Realizes Her Power in the Food System](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sustainable-food-system-certificate/) - MJ Pickett knows she can make a change. The UVM alumna, who graduated in 2010 with a degree in Natural Resources Management, grows vegetables and raises hogs with her husband at their farm in Gunnison, Colorado. Their farm, Calder Farm Ltd., produces pork, root crops, and cut flowers. The couple started their farm in 2016
- [Gina Garner Takes a Deep Dive into Digital Marketing and Boosts Her Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/digital-marketing-online-course-uvm-gina-garner/) - When Gina Garner began her career in educational publishing 20 years ago, there were 2,000 independent classroom supply stores in the United States. Today there are 450. The radical shift in the publishing world—from brick and mortar stores to online—prompted Garner to broaden her skill set and better serve her customers. Her job involves B2B
- [What is a Trademark and Why Trademarks Matter in the Competitive Craft Beer Industry](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/what-is-a-trademark-and-why-trademarks-matter-in-the-competitive-craft-beer-industry/) - By Matt McLaughlin A name. It all starts with a name. A series of words, individually with little meaning, but collectively, the embodiment of creativity, passion and inspiration. Whether the name of the craft brewery itself or an individual and unique style of beer, it all starts with a name. Over time, substantial resources, financial and
- [Farmer Training Student Taps into His Entrepreneurial Side](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-business-of-farming-uvm-program/) - Sam O’Brien comes from a family of dairy farmers. His paternal great-grandparents ran a dairy farm in North Ferrisburg, and O’Brien grew up hearing stories about his father’s childhood on the family farm. O’Brien, 19, will follow in his great-grandparents’ agrarian footsteps and focus his career on vegetable farming. The Colchester resident is a student
- [Orchard Owner Enrolls in Digital Marketing Training to Grow Her Business](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/digital-marketing-training-uvm-jessika-yates/) - Jessika Yates is figuring out how to attract more customers to her small, family-owned apple orchard in Monkton. Yates Family Orchard, which includes 300 trees and 26 varieties of apples, was purchased in 2008 by Yates and her husband, Steven. The orchard was already established when the couple purchased it, and they started grafting apple
- [UVM Is: Paula Tracy Mentors Students to Cultivate Their Strengths](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-paula-tracy/) - Professor Paula Tracy believes in the power of mentoring students. Since arriving at UVM in January 1985, she has mentored more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, as well as post-doctoral fellows. “When you mentor someone you have a relationship, and you learn their strengths and weaknesses,” says Tracy, who is based in UVM’s
- [Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Visits UVM as Part of George D. Aiken Lecture Series](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/former-u-s-attorney-preet-bharara-visits-uvm-as-part-of-george-d-aiken-lecture-series/) - When you earn a reputation as one of “the nation’s most aggressive and outspoken prosecutors” according to The New York Times and had a hand in high-profile cases such as Bernie Madoff and Wall Street firms, it’s not too surprising that folks will line up to hear what you have to say about today’s justice system.
- [A Retired Nurse Explores and Discovers with UVM’s OLLI Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/olli-uvm-program-judy-rivers/) - -The UVM OLLI Program will travel to Croatia for 10 days in May 2020. Judy Rivers is a lifelong learner who loves to travel. That’s why she’s heading to Croatia for 10 days in May with UVM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a community of adult learners who enjoy year-round courses, events, and travel experiences
- [Meet UVM's Public Health Advising Team: Vika Pleshakova](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/meet-uvm-public-health-advising-team-vika-pleshakova/) - By Kate Whitney Vika Pleshakova, M.Ed., has been serving students at the University of Vermont for 16 years. Currently a Senior Enrollment and Retention Advisor, her first role at UVM was one of keeping track of intakes and student inquiries and she gradually moved toward her current role. “I’m a lifelong learner myself,” Pleshakova said.
- [Assistant Professor Thomas Delaney Sheds Light on Suicide Screening, Prevention](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/public-health-online-suicide-prevention/) - Promoting awareness that suicide is a public health problem is one of the most effective ways to prevent suicide. Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in Vermont, and the state has a rate of suicide in young people that is substantially higher than the overall national rate. In the United States, about 14
- [What's Trending in Digital Marketing?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/whats-trending-in-digital-marketing/) - By Kate Whitney In the constantly evolving world of digital marketing, changes occur faster than most businesses can adapt. What’s effective one day may fail to connect you to your target audience the next. However, industry experts who are succeeding in the space, like the ones teaching UVM’s #1-ranked Digital Marketing Fundamentals Professional Certificate, have
- [A Former Sports Therapist Finds Relief with Cannabis Treatment](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-cannabis-online-program-ken-johnson/) - Ken Johnson used to be the go-to person for injured athletes. The recreational gymnast spent the early part of his career providing sports therapy to elite athletes competing in everything from gymnastics and bobsledding. The Attleboro, Massachusetts, resident accompanied athletes to the Olympic Games in 2002, 2004, and 2006. But when Johnson became sidelined with
- [What’s the Career Outlook for Digital Marketers?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/whats-the-career-outlook-for-digital-marketers/) - By Kate Whitney Whether you’re at the beginning of your career, looking to enhance your current position, or switching gears, with careers in digital marketing projected to increase at a faster-than-average rate of 8% over the next eight years with a median salary of $132,620, digital marketing can offer the opportunity to leverage skills you’ve
- [Outside of the Classroom Learning Adds to Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Experience](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/outside-of-the-classroom-learning-adds-to-post-baccalaureate-premedical-experience/) - Creating the strongest candidacy for medical or health profession school is what UVM’s Post-Baccalaureate Premedical program is all about. One way that UVM’s program supports students in their quest to build a strong application is through numerous outside-the-classroom learning opportunities. Students are invited and encouraged to take advantage of unique hands-on clinics, discussions lead by
- [Building a Brewery Part 3: Business Finances](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/building-a-brewery-part-3-business-finances/) - Lex Luthor knew the one thing that could bring down the almighty superman: kryptonite. If you ask Drop the H Brewing Company founder, Mark McClain—who we equated to superman in an earlier post—what has been his kryptonite as he has built his brewery from the rubble; he’ll tell you it was finances. “I’ve had a
- [Public Health Students Explore Complex Issues Facing Vermonters](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/public-health-students-explore-complex-issues-facing-vermonters/) - UVM Master of Public Health students investigate some of Vermont's most serious epidemics. For example, binge drinking among Vermont’s high school-aged youth doubles the odds of making a plan of suicide, according to a report prepared last spring by Rachel Danis and her team in the PH392 Culminating Project Experience course. Danis, who completed the
- [Seeing the Big Picture for Sustainable Food Systems Leadership](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sustainable-food-systems-leadership-molly-clark/) - Molly Clark came to UVM to get a broader perspective on sustainable agriculture. The environmental studies graduate student from the University of Pennsylvania enrolled in UVM’s Breakthrough Leaders for Sustainable Food Systems Professional Certificate Program last summer for a high-level understanding of food, farms, and sustainability. Clark is an assistant field manager of Rushton Farm—owned
- [UVM Is: Patrica Prelock Builds on Her Experience Working with Autistic Children to be a Strong Leader](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-patrica-prelock-builds-on-her-experience-working-with-autistic-children-to-be-a-strong-leader/) - Patricia Prelock, Ph.D. came to Vermont in the Fall of 1994 without a job. She now sits in the Provost’s office as the Provost and Senior Vice President at the University of Vermont. So how does a speech-language pathologist with a focus on the nature and treatment of autism spectrum disorders end up as the
- [Trademark Clearance: What Every Brewery Must Know](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/trademark-clearance-what-every-brewery-must-know/) - By Matt McLaughlin In the first article of this four-part series on trademarks in the craft beer industry, we provided some definitional framework for trademarks for breweries. Fundamentally, trademarks are a form of intellectual property used to identify the source of goods and services. Put another way, trademarks are intended to identify the who and
- [Meet UVM's Pre-College and Summer Academy Advisor: Kristen Kilbashian](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/meet-uvms-pre-college-advisor-kristen-kilbashian/) - By Kate Whitney Kristen Kilbashian, a pre-college academic advisor for UVM Continuing and Distance Education, has the unique role of assisting high school students and recent high school graduates. She acknowledges that not nearly enough people are aware of the incredible programs available through UVM CDE for that particular age group. “If you consider ‘Continuing
- [Thankful for Continuing Education at the University of Vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/thankful-for-continuing-education-at-the-university-of-vermont/) - How often do you pause and think about something that you are grateful for? Paying attention to how you feel, especially things that you are grateful for can put a positive spin on your day and lead to better mental health. According to a study published on gratitude in the Journal of Personality and Social
- [Thankful for Continuing Education at the University of Vermont, Part 2](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/thankful-for-continuing-education-at-the-university-of-vermont-part-2/) - Several years ago, when my son was in kindergarten, he came home with an art project that was a thankful turkey. In each feather, he listed what he was thankful for and of course, being a six-year child, he wrote in comments such as ‘I’m thankful for my family, dog, monster trucks, and videos.’ I
- [How Doulas Honor the Individual Needs of the Dying and Their Loved Ones](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-online-end-of-life-care-judy-ashley/) - When it comes to death and grief, everyone responds differently. That’s the number one lesson Judy Ashley, alumni and instructor, learned in the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program. Ashley, who retired in August as director of the Vermont Department of Health’s St. Albans District Office, has long been interested in death, dying, and grief.
- [Cooking with Intention and Mindfulness at the John Dewey Kitchen Institute](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-john-dewey-kitchen-institute-marcela-lahaie/) - Marcela Lahaie is figuring out how to teach her young preschool students about using their senses and being present. Since completing the UVM John Dewey Kitchen Institute last summer, she’s been finding ways to encourage “learning by doing” in her pre-K classroom. She recently cooked apple sauce with a group of children. The process not
- [Summer Academy Course Inspires Mount Mansfield Union High School Student to Create Neuroscience Club](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/summer-academy-course-inspires-mount-mansfield-union-high-school-student-to-create-neuroscience-club/) - One morning a week, about a dozen students gather for a neuroscience club, which includes students in grades 9-12, explores everyday things in the study of neuroscience, such as sleep, memory, and behavior.
- [Former Human Resources Communication Manager Cheryl Dobbins Hege Finds Her Footing in Digital Marketing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/former-human-resources-communication-manager-cheryl-dobbins-hege-finds-her-footing-in-digital-marketing/) - Dobbins Hege began working in marketing in the 1990s. After transitioning her career into human resources, she felt out of touch with the latest digital marketing practices. UVM’s digital marketing certificate got her up to speed.
- [Farmer Training Certificate Program Inspires Student To Open Tortilleria](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/farmer-training-certificate-program-inspires-student-to-open-tortilleria/) - Brandon Chase’s personal and professional goals include living sustainably, spending time outdoors, and opening a tortilleria in Washington State. After living in Vermont for the past six months, the California native is looking to make big changes in his life as he plans to move to the San Juan Islands with his wife, Lila. Chase,
- [Shaileen Swan Discovers the Joy and Healing of Farming](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/shaileen-swan-discovers-the-joy-and-healing-of-farming/) - Shaileen Swan understands the healing power of farming. While she worked as a senior recreation therapist at a psychiatric facility in Syracuse, New York, Swan helped patients grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a small courtyard. The sense of community and pride that the garden instilled for patients was enough for Swan to realize she
- [Public Health Program’s Flexibility Helps Students Find Work-Life Balance](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/public-health-school-brittany-lapan/) - Brittany LaPan is sought out by her colleagues when they have questions. As a recent graduate from the UVM Master of Public Health Program, LaPan credits the online program with giving her the knowledge and skills that are making a difference at work. LaPan is the Occupational Health Specialist at Northwestern Medical Center in St.
- [UVM High School Summer Program Helps Students Explore Health and Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-high-school-summer-program-shaye-squillante/) - Shaye Squillante wants to study science and medicine in college. So when she learned about UVM Summer Academy’s Health and Medicine course, the high school student jumped at the chance to enroll. Summer Academy’s Health and Medicine course exposes students to the world of medicine and bioscience through active learning in labs, lectures, demonstrations, and
- [Higher Ed Professionals Learn Best Practices in Sustainable Certification Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/campus-sustainable-certification-lindsey-abernathy/) - Clean energy, waste reduction, and developing innovative practices for sustainability are more important than ever on college campuses. That’s why Lindsey Abernathy enrolled in the Campus Sustainability Leadership Professional Certificate, a five-day residential program at UVM where participants can find strategies for achieving sustainability goals on campus. Abernathy is the associate director of the Office
- [Career Changers: Why Digital Marketing Is a Good Option](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-changers-why-digital-marketing-is-a-good-option/) - By Kate Whitney A recent survey of 1,000 consumers between the ages of 25-44 by the online learning platform EdX found that nearly one-third of respondents (32%) said that have seriously considered a career change in the past year and 29% have completely switched career fields since graduating from college. The main motivators? More
- [Creating an Effective LinkedIn Profile Part 1: Getting Started](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/creating-an-effective-linkedin-profile-part-1-getting-started/) - By Kate Whitney LinkedIn has over 260 million active users per month, with 40% of those users accessing their profile on a daily basis. As a tool for making connections and showcasing the skills and knowledge gained from your education and work experience, LinkedIn is an incredible resource for building and growing your career. Heather
- [Creating an Effective LinkedIn Profile Part 2: Making Connections, Communicating Well](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/creating-an-effective-linkedin-profile-part-2-making-connections-communicating-well/) - By Kate Whitney You’ve created your LinkedIn profile, filled in your basic information, and have chosen a headshot that speaks to your professionalism and is industry-appropriate—but your only connections are your brother, your mom, your college roommate, and your old high school librarian. In Part 2 of our series on Creating an Effective LinkedIn Profile,
- [Creating an Effective LinkedIn Profile Part 3: Avoid Common Mistakes](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/creating-an-effective-linkedin-profile-part-3-avoid-common-mistakes/) - By Kate Whitney Something seems off. Your LinkedIn profile is up and running, you’re putting yourself out there, but the job offers and connection requests… are coming in at a snail’s pace. In Part 3 of our series, Creating an Effective LinkedIn Profile, Heather Palow, M.Ed., ACC, Career Development Coach for UVM’s Master of Public
- [How Do Employers View Online Degrees and Qualifications?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-do-employers-view-online-degrees-and-qualifications/) - By Kate Whitney A quick google search suggests that the stigma once associated with online learning or online degrees is long gone—a thing of the past. Whereas 15 years ago, the University of Phoenix was the recognized, and perhaps unfairly derided name in online education (as well as the implied target of SNL’s 2009
- [UVM Is: David Carlson Creates a Sense of Community for Student Veterans](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-david-carlson/) - Connecting with military veterans on campus is the best part of David Carlson’s day. As coordinator of UVM Student Veteran Services, Carlson helps military vets make a smooth transition to the University and adjust to college life. Carlson, a UVM alumnus and military veteran, knows all too well what it’s like to go from the military
- [Trademark Registration: What Every Brewery Must Know to be Successful](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/trademark-registration-what-every-brewery-must-know-to-be-successful/) - By Matthew McLaughlin In our previous articles on trademarks, we explored the importance and necessity for a brewery to perform trademark clearance, or research, prior to either using a mark in commerce or attempting to register a mark. We will now turn our attention to the registration process so that you can have a better
- [Summer Drone Course Gives High School Students a Close-up View of UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/pre-college-high-school-griffin-bohan/) - A drone course at UVM propelled Griffin Bohan’s college dreams to new heights. The Brooklyn Technical High School senior enrolled in the Drones for Environmental Mapping course last summer as part of UVM’s Summer Academy program. The experience not only opened his eyes to campus life but also allowed him to envision what the future
- [Experiencing the Rigors of Academic Medicine in UVM's Precollege High School Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvms-precollege-high-school-mia-lobel/) - Mia Lobel is attending UVM in the fall and setting her sights on working in orthopedic medicine. Last summer, the high school senior from New Albany, Ohio, completed UVM’s Health and Medicine pre-college course to get a better sense of college life and the University’s rigorous academic expectations. The Health and Medicine course is part
- [How High School Students Can Afford Summer Courses at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-high-school-students-can-afford-summer-courses-at-uvm/) - By Kate Whitney College can be expensive enough for those who are fortunate enough to attend, and student loans are no joke. So why on earth should you sign up for a course and take on the financial burden before you’re even through high school? (Hint: because you may be able to take up to
- [Diving Instructor Optimizes His Digital Skills in Online Marketing Course](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/online-marketing-course-paul-nonemaker/) - Paul Nonemaker is changing careers and exploring career options in digital marketing. Nonemaker’s background is in mental health counseling. But after deciding to make a change, he enrolled in the UVM Digital Marketing Fundamentals Professional Certificate Program. The eight-week online marketing course covers everything digital—from SEO to paid search to email marketing. “I liked how
- [You Can Land Your Dream Job. Tips from a Recruiter and UVM Career Coach.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/you-can-land-your-dream-job-tips-from-a-recruiter-and-uvm-career-coach/) - Sue Scholm wants all of her students to land their dream job. With a background in corporate recruiting, Schlom has the unique perspective of knowing what businesses are looking for and what stands out on a resume. In fact, in her Career Coaching Course offered at no charge to students in the Digital Marketing Fundamentals
- [UVM Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Student Christopher Wong Pursues a Career in Medicine to “Serve the Underserved.”](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-post-baccalaureate-premedical-student-christopher-wong-pursues-a-career-in-medicine-to-serve-the-underserved/) - By Kate Whitney Christopher Wong, a current student in UVM’s Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program, was one of this year’s recipients of the Hillman Scholarship for his ongoing dedication to community service and to the health profession. As a 22-year-old American of Chinese ethnicity and born on the island of Taiwan, Wong refers to his background as one of
- [Chemistry Teacher Explores New Techniques in John Dewey Kitchen Institute](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/sam-bromley-john-dewey-uvm-kitchen-institute/) - -Cynthia Belliveau, Ed.D., teaches students in the John Dewey UVM program. High school chemistry teacher Sam Bromley is bringing his passion for cooking to the classroom. Bromley teaches applied chemistry at Montpelier High School, where he infuses his culinary background with classroom chemistry projects, helping students experiment with the science of food reactions, flavor pairings,
- [A Retired Dentist Explores Medical Cannabis Through UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/online-medical-cannabis-james-brent/) - James Brent is starting a new chapter in retirement. Once he retired from dentistry after 42 years in private practice, the Missouri resident enrolled in UVM’s Cannabis Science and Medicine Professional Certificate. Brent was eager to learn the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and dosing for medical cannabis. “I’m kind of an herbal hobbyist. I took some classes
- [UVM Is: Natalie Neuert Curates an Edgier Lane Series with World, Modern, and Classical Music](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-natalie-neuert-lane-series/) - Natalie Neuert spends part of the winter on the road in search of established and up-and-coming musical acts to perform in the UVM Lane Series. In November, she traveled to Mundial Montreal—a world music industry event, followed by trips to New York City for the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, and the Folk Alliance International
- [Making a Difference, One Student at a Time: Meet Charlie Parfet, UVM CDE Enrollment Coach](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/making-a-difference-one-student-at-a-time-meet-charlie-parfet-uvm-cde-enrollment-coach/) - By Kate Whitney Charlie Parfet considers himself a people person. And that’s a good thing, as his job as an Enrollment Coach for the University of Vermont Continuing and Distance Education means he’s often communicating with over 100 prospective students per day. A Northampton, Massachusetts native, Parfet has worked at UVM since July 2017. After
- [In Her Grief, Virginia Chang Set Out to Support Others as an End-of-Life Doula](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-death-doula-program-virginia-chang/) - Personal, profound loss made Virginia Chang want to become an end-of-life doula. After losing three loved ones in a seven-month period, Chang felt powerless, helpless, and grief-stricken. “I was 52 years old and had not experienced any other deaths in my life. I really knew nothing about death or the dying process. I didn’t know
- [French Professor Helps Students Learn Language through Food](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-john-dewey-kitchen-sylvia-grove/) - Sylvia Grove is incorporating more experiential learning practices in her college classroom. That means getting her students to eat, cook, and talk about food—in French. Grove, a visiting assistant professor of French at Ursinus College in Pennsylvania, is taking a page out of noted educator and philosopher John Dewey, who believed that food was a
- [Pre-College Course Wrestles with the Climate Crisis and How to Build Strategies for the Future](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/precollege-summer-programs-course-climate-crisis/) - Harlan Morehouse isn’t about to sugarcoat the severity of environmental challenges facing the world today. The planet's average surface temperature has risen about 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 1800s. Most of the warming occurred in the past 35 years, with the five warmest years on record taking place since 2010. But the root causes
- [Expert on Healing After the Loss of a Pet Joins New Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/expert-on-healing-after-the-loss-of-a-pet-joins-new-companion-animal-end-of-life-doula-program/) - By Kate Whitney Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and author of several books on parenting and relationships, is also a lifelong animal enthusiast and expert on healing after the loss of a beloved pet or companion animal. He
- [Early College Program Gives Students Access to Academic Health and Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/early-college-program-jeanpaul-habyalimana/) - JeanPaul Habyalimana knows that he wants to study medicine more than anything. Ever since sixth grade, the high school junior from Colchester has been interested in health and science—specifically neuroscience. Last summer, he completed UVM’s Health and Medicine pre-college course to explore his interests. “I’ve always been interested in neuroscience, and I decided I should
- [Experiencing a Drone Training Course and a Chance to Learn about UVM. Drones Course Goes Online for 2020.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-precollege-drone-training-course/) - Cedar Zobel-Williams loves flying drones. So, when he learned that UVM offered a Drones for Environmental Mapping course last summer as part of its Summer Academy program, he jumped at the chance to participate. The high school senior from Roslindale, Massachusetts, enrolled in the drone training precollege course to get a chance to fly drones in
- [UVM’s Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Program: Dr. Susan McMillan, DVM, JD Talks COVID-19](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvms-companion-animal-end-of-life-doula-program-dr-susan-mcmillan-dvm-jd-talks-covid-19/) - By Kate Whitney Note: Colleges and universities across the country have been transitioning to remote and online learning platforms in light of the COVID-19, coronavirus pandemic. Globally, we’re all adjusting to our “new normal”. At the University of Vermont, we can’t imagine a “normal” that doesn’t include the academic and professional development of our students.
- [How to be a Successful Remote Student: The Impact of COVID-19 on Learning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-be-a-successful-remote-student-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-learning/) - By Carli Riibner Adjusting to remote learning is something many people across the world are facing. Social distancing is keeping classmates and professors apart, but multiple forms of technology are easing the transition. Professors are turning to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Blackboard to recreate a traditional classroom experience. As a senior at The University of
- [UVM Students Offer Advice for Remote Learning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-students-advice-remote-learning/) - The COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend life across the country, and colleges and universities have switched to remote learning in the wake of the crisis. As UVM completes its first few weeks of remote learning, a group of students share advice on managing their course loads and well-being in this new reality. A new podcast
- [A Global Pandemic Confirms a Former Student’s Passion for Health Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/covid-19-pandemic-jasmine-bazinet-phillips/) - Jasmine Bazinet-Phillips taught elementary school in Baltimore before setting her sights on medicine. After completing UVM’s Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program in December, she’s now gaining health care experience during an unprecedented global crisis. Bazinet-Phillips is working as a newborn hearing screening technician at the UVM Medical Center, and as an emergency medicine clinical research coordinator for
- [How Can Parents Support Children's Well-Being During COVID-19?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/helping-kids-cope-with-covid-19/) - Children and young adults may be feeling significant stress during the coronavirus pandemic. Stress is a normal, healthy biological response to perceived threats and challenges, but too much of it can be harmful for our well-being. Research shows that being in the presence of a compassionate, safe adult can help kids and young adults feel
- [The Rewards of Clinical Experience in Post Bacc Premed Programs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-rewards-of-clinical-experience-in-uvms-post-baccalaureate-premed-program/) - Anna Rose was searching for premed programs that would offer flexibility and an opportunity to gain clinical experience. After weighing her options, Rose enrolled in UVM’s Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program in 2017 and completed the allopathic medical track. “The flexibility, the integration with the UVM Medical School, the clinical experience, and being in a place
- [Oregon Consultant Charlotte Morrow Helps Cannabis Growers Become Energy Efficient](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cannabis-classes-online-charlotte-morrow/) - Charlotte Morrow was eager for more well-rounded conversations with indoor growers. Morrow is a project manager for Evergreen Consulting Group in Oregon, which focuses on light efficiency for utilities. When cannabis became legalized in the Pacific Northwest, local utilities found that indoor growers were using a significant energy load. In 2019, Morrow enrolled in the
- [UVM Cannabis Certification Helps Professor Create Behavioral Research Project](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-cannabis-certification-hilary-marusak/) - Researching brain development in adolescents led Hilary Marusak to UVM’s cannabis program. Marusak, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine in Michigan, enrolled in UVM’s Cannabis Science and Medicine Professional Certificate last year. The knowledge she gained at UVM helped frame her new research study, which examines adolescent brain
- [Dr. Jan Carney: Social Distancing is a Proven Public Health Strategy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/why-social-distancing-matters-jan-carney/) - Over the past few weeks, the term “social distancing” has entered the public lexicon. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe, public health experts are urging social distancing as a way to flatten the curve. Data from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic suggests that strict social distancing slowed disease spread and decreased
- [A Caregiver Focuses on Staying Centered During the COVID-19 Crisis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/covid-19-crisis-end-of-life-doula-mary-holmes/) - Mary Holmes is reminding herself to breathe. Holmes is a supervisor for the supportive day program at the Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living. She works with clients who live with disabilities and varying levels of memory impairment. She recently completed UVM’s End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate, an 8-week online program to prepare those interested in the
- [Grab a Vermont Craft Beer; Get Ready to Taste and Learn with New VT Brew Talk and Tasting Virtual Event](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/grab-a-vermont-craft-beer-get-ready-to-taste-and-learn-with-new-vt-brew-talk-and-tasting-virtual-event/) - Staying in on a Friday night is about to get a lot more fun thanks to a new VT Brew Talk and Tasting craft beer virtual event. Kicking off on Friday, April 24th at 7:00 PM is 14th Star Brewing Company with Director of Brewing Operations Prescott Stanton. UVM’s Business of Craft Beer Program Director Gregory Dunkling will
- [Mental Health Challenges Among Young People in the Era of COVID-19](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/covid-19-mental-health-tom-delaney/) - The COVID-19 pandemic is creating societal disruptions for everyone—and young people are no exception. Schools are closed, children and teens are separated from friends and elderly loved ones, and there is a significant loss of normal, everyday routines. Such upheaval during the pandemic can cause depression and anxiety in young people. Research of other notable
- [Post-Bacc Premed Student Creates Virtual Comedy Show to Support COVID-19 Relief Fund](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/post-bacc-premed-student-creates-virtual-comedy-show-to-support-covid-19-relief-fund/) - Update: Maisie and her team of comedians raised over $1,300. "I am so thrilled and filled to the brim with gratitude for the outpouring of support from coast to coast!! Friends from LA, SF, Sacramento, Chicago, NYC, and Vermont tuned in," said Laud. UVM Post-Bacc Premedical student Maisie Laud has a combined passion for
- [A Hospice Volunteer Supports the Dying, Loved Ones from a Distance](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/supporting-the-dying-covid-19/) - After losing her mother and grandmother a month apart, Alana Osher felt compelled to learn more about end-of-life support. “When my mom got sick—she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of terminal cancer—I was her caregiver at the end, and it was kind of crazy and a whirlwind,” Osher says. “I remember feeling so frustrated
- [UVM Announces New Public Health Award in Honor of Linda Dorey](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-public-health-award-linda-dorey/) - A new public health award has been established at the University of Vermont to honor a former longtime Vermont Department of Health employee. The Linda Dorey Service to Public Health Award will be given to a student, staff person or faculty member in the UVM Public Health program who has demonstrated a high level of service to
- [Once an Aspiring Artist, Caroline Clark Found Her True Calling in Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/post-baccalaureate-md-program-caroline-clark/) - Caroline Clark’s career after college bounced between art and medicine.
- [UVM Is: Jason Garvey Advocates for Robust Data to Represent Queer and Trans Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-is-jason-garvey/) - Associate Professor Jason Garvey’s personal experience strongly influenced his pursuit of uplifting queer and trans collegians. As a closeted student-athlete during his undergraduate years, Garvey came out as queer while he was a graduate student at The Ohio State University. It was then that Garvey became enlightened to the importance of individual and institutional contexts
- [COVID-19 Employment in Crisis: When Work Can’t Wait](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/covid-19-employment-in-crisis-when-work-cant-wait/) - By Kate Whitney There’s no mitigating this: the effects of COVID-19 on our nation’s economy and unemployment rate have been dismal, record-breaking, and devastating. More than 33 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits since the start of the coronavirus pandemic—with 3.2 million filing at the end of April. Despite the recent Washington Post poll
- [A U.S. Navy Veteran Finds Fulfillment in Health Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/isaac-smith-uvm-pre-med-program/) - Just as Isaac Smith was taking the MCAT in March, the world began shutting down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Smith, a Tulane University alumnus, isn’t on the front lines of the global crisis. But as a U.S. Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan and was stationed at a post-anesthesia care unit in Virginia
- [Weathering the STORM of Grief. Perspective from End-of-Life Doula Program.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/weathering-the-storm-of-grief-perspective-from-end-of-life-doula-program/) - By Francesca Arnoldy End-of-Life Doula Program Director Grief is our natural response to a meaningful loss. Some losses are heavier than others, yet they are all valid and real. It might be a change in daily activities, losing a role we have held, transitioning to an empty nest, divorce, retirement, or a death (among others).
- [As America Reopens, Associate Professor Larry Shelton Offers Insight Into Supporting Children's Mental Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/associate-professor-larry-shelton-support-childrens-mental-health/) - As stay-at-home orders are lifted in Vermont and elsewhere, families are grappling with questions about sending their children to daycare, camps, and school. A panel of mental health experts from the University of Vermont and UVM Medical Center recently participated in a webinar titled, “Caring for Children's Mental Health as America Reopens.” The webinar offered
- [Changes to the Digital Marketing Landscape Due to COVID-19: An Interview with Erik Harbison](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/changes-to-the-digital-marketing-landscape-due-to-covid-19-an-interview-with-erik-harbison/) - There’s no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has shaped the way that consumers engage with digital marketing. Conversion growth has increased in areas like pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food, and media and decreased dramatically in areas like travel, construction, and real estate. Digital sales levels have increased 210% between February 2020 and April 2020 and screen time
- [UVM Announces Public Health Award Winners for Academic Excellence, Service, and Achievement](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-announces-public-health-award-winners/) - Three individuals are being recognized for their commitment to public health. John Paul Grogan, Caitlin Jenkins, and Alex Sherbrook are the recipients of the UVM Master of Public Health annual awards. Grogan received the Academic Excellence Award, Sherbrook the Achievement in Public Health Practice Award, and Jenkins the Linda Dorey Service to Public Health Award.
- [Title IX: Implementing the New Regulations](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/title-ix-implementing-the-new-regulations/) - On September 7, 2017, Department of Education (DoE) Secretary Betsy DeVos announced the notice of new Title IX regulations, promising to restore balance to a system she believed was unjustly skewed in favor of complainants. Just over one year later, on November 16, 2018, the proposed regulations from the DoE were posted and met with
- [Perspectives on Early and Middle Level Education in Disruption due to Coronavirus Pandemic](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/perspectives-on-early-and-middle-level-education-in-disruption-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic/) - By Kate Whitney Parents and caregivers nationwide are struggling with their new role facilitating the remote academic development of their children due to the coronavirus pandemic. But beyond the memes and jokes about the drink in mommy’s sippy cup, the transition from school to remote learning has many searching for strategies to foster a positive
- [COVID-19 Employment in Crisis: Taking Steps Toward Career Success During a Pandemic](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/covid-19-employment-in-crisis-taking-steps-toward-career-success-during-a-pandemic/) - By Kate Whitney Americans are facing unprecedented challenges to their careers because of COVID-19, from balancing remote work with childcare to seeing opportunities disappear before their eyes as job postings have been pulled from company websites. University of Vermont Continuing and Distance Education Career Coach Sue Schlom encourages students and her clients to keep their eye on
- [Transforming Challenge into Opportunity: Preparing for College When High School Is Closed](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/transforming-challenge-into-opportunity-preparing-for-college-when-high-school-is-closed/) - By Kate Whitney And just like that, our schools were closed. Graduation parties and proms were cancelled, SATs were put on hold, campuses were shut down for prospective student tours, school districts moved classes (sometimes clunkily) to remote learning, and everyone was left wondering how to move forward in this period of nationwide uncertainty and
- [Redefining the “Gap Year” with UVM’s Guaranteed Admission Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/redefining-the-gap-year-with-uvms-guaranteed-admission-program/) - We’re all familiar with the concept of a “gap year” after high school, in which students make the decision to wait a year before enrolling in college—choosing to travel, engage in volunteer work, employment, or internships or take time to solidify their career ambitions before committing to a four-year degree. With so many colleges and
- [Caring for Children's Mental Health As They Return to Pre-School, Daycare, and Summer Camps](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/caring-for-childrens-mental-health-daycare-camp/) - After nearly three months of stay-at-home orders, the State of Vermont is allowing the reopening of early childhood education centers and summer camps under strict guidelines. Sending kids to pre-school, daycare, and camps— and potentially back to school in the fall—will likely bring up a wide range of emotions for children and families. A panel
- [Webinar: How to Protect Public Health as States Reopen](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-protect-public-health-as-states-reopen/) - Retail stores, restaurants, child care centers, and hotels are starting to reopen. However, it’s anything but business as usual in Vermont. Governor Phil Scott recently extended the State of Emergency in Vermont to July 15. Meanwhile, state data and modeling show that the overall spread of COVID-19 continues to be limited, even as the state
- [UVM Launches New Digital Badge Credentialing Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-launches-new-digital-badge-credentialing-program/) - The concept of the 60-year curriculum, developed by Gary Matkin, Dean of the Division of Continuing Education and Vice Provost of the Division of Career Pathways at the University of California at Irvine, is meant to illustrate that learning doesn’t and shouldn’t stop with the completion of a four-year degree, but takes place over the
- [A Baltimore Consultant Refines Her Digital Marketing Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/digital-marketing-university-of-vermont-liz-potarazu/) - Consultant Liz Potarazu’s sweet spot is sales enablement and marketing alignment. But one area the Baltimore resident didn’t feel particularly confident about was digital marketing. In January, she made a New Year’s Resolution to brush up on her digital marketing skills and take a course. She enrolled in the UVM Digital Marketing Fundamentals Professional Certificate
- [Public Health Graduate Program Helps Alumna Take Her Career to the Next Level](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/public-health-graduate-program-zoe-adams/) - Shifting from an office environment to remote working turned out to be a smooth transition for Zoe Adams. For Adams, who works as a research coordinator for Gideon Health, her time at UVM prepared her well for the evolving remote workforce. The Vermont native graduated from UVM in 2014 with a degree in Community and
- [Learning to Live by Talking About Death](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-death-doula-training-nancy-weber/) - End-of-life doulas emphasize the practice of listening, acceptance, and being in the moment. For Nancy Weber, those principles are as applicable in life as they are in death. Weber recently completed the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate, an eight-week online program developed in partnership with the UVM Robert Larner College of Medicine. The Saratoga Springs
- [Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Strategies Shift Due to Global Pandemic](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/search-engine-optimization-seo-strategies-shift-due-to-global-pandemic/) - Search engine optimization or SEO, the practice of increasing quantity and quality of traffic to your website through organic search engine results, is a long-term digital marketing strategy. Which means SEO may not be the first tactic companies turn to in a global pandemic. But as the COVID-19 crisis continues, digital marketers are starting to
- [From a Construction Site to College Lectures. GAP Student Lucas Schoen Carves His Path to Higher Education.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/from-a-construction-site-to-college-lectures-gap-student-lucas-schoen-carves-his-path-to-higher-education/) - Overcoming obstacles is what Lucas Schoen has done all his life. In the last few years, Lucas learned how to manage a learning disability and discovered that UVM’s Guaranteed Admission program was a way to an undergrad degree, when he thought college wasn’t an option. Lucas is pushing himself and tackling challenges to carve out
- [Brewery Certificate Helps Retired Veteran Consider a Career in Craft Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewery-certificate-reese-madsen/) - Reese Madsen’s first taste of high-quality craft beer was in Seattle in 1992. Redhook Brewery, a mainstay in the Pacific Northwest since the early 1980s, was a vendor at a local festival that Madsen visited one Sunday afternoon. After living in Brussels, Belgium, Madsen knew what good beer tasted like, favoring Belgian beers over the
- [Susan Hewlings Builds a Solid Foundation in the Science and Medicine of Cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/susan-hewlings-builds-a-solid-foundation-in-the-science-and-medicine-of-cannabis/) - Science sparked Susan Hewlings’ interest in cannabis. Hewlings, PhD, RN, is a scientist and consultant in the dietary supplement, CBD, and cannabis industries. Ten years ago, when friends were opening dispensaries and seeking her advice and recommendations, she enrolled in UVM’s program to learn more.
- [UVM Program Helps Digital Marketing Professional Succeed in Her New Job](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-program-helps-digital-marketing-professional-succeed-in-her-new-job/) - Hannah Normandeau felt confident about her social media marketing skills. But when it came to paid search, analytics, and SEO, she wasn’t as comfortable. A digital marketing certificate from UVM helped her level up.
- [Heather Kraemer Plants the Seed for a Farm-Based Brewery](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/heather-kraemer-plants-the-seed-for-a-farm-based-brewery/) - Heather Kraemer is brewing beer with lemon balm and basil grown in her garden. In the future, she hopes to add fruit, perennials, and wild edibles to the mix. Ultimately, she plans to operate a farm-based brewery in Vermont’s Champlain Islands. Kraemer, who completed the UVM Farmer Training Program in 2018, moved from Alaska to
- [Craft Brewing in Disruption: Coronavirus Pandemic Survival Strategies](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-brewing-in-disruption-coronavirus-pandemic-survival-strategies/) - After two years of planning, securing $3.2 million in funding, construction nearly completed and ten employees hired, Chris Kessler was hoping to see his Black Flannel Brewery and Distillery open in Essex, Vermont, on May 1st of this year. Then, of course, COVID-19 struck. “We were about 85% done, so we had to make
- [In Colorado, a Doula Guides Horses at Life’s End](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/end-of-life-animal-doula-program-karen-koehler/) - Karen Koehler is no stranger to the animal world. Based in Erie, Colorado, Koehler has an animal practice, Equine Spirit, LLC, which incorporates touch skills, trauma resolution support, and reiki, and provides euthanasia support and assistance to create meaningful ceremony. For 13 years, she has also volunteered at Colorado Horse Rescue, where besides the usual
- [Exploring Complex Systems in a Complicated, Data-Driven World](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/complex-systems-and-data-science-certificate-peter-dodds/) - When Professor Peter Dodds describes complex systems and data science, he talks about giving students the skills they need to solve problems and help the world. Dodds, who arrived at UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) in 2006, helped develop the Vermont Complex Systems Center within UVM, a post-disciplinary team of faculty and
- [Career Opportunities Abound in Geographic Information Systems or GIS](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-opportunities-abound-in-geographic-information-systems-or-gis/) - Regarded as the founding event of the science of epidemiology, Dr. John Snow, investigating the causes of the 19th century cholera epidemic in Soho, London, began plotting and analyzing outbreaks using a street map. Cholera, which was previously believed to have originated from vapors from the cemetery was discovered to be occurring at significantly higher
- [Effective Virtual Learning: Tips for Student Time Management](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/effective-virtual-learning-tips-for-student-time-management/) - When it comes to managing your schedule in college—is it possible to keep time on your side? In the first of our webinar series on time management, The University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education shares ways students can effectively manage their time, especially in our increasingly virtual world. In part one, Time Management Strategies,
- [Alumna Finds a Sense of Purpose in the Field of Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-public-health-training-program-ariel-carter/) - A medical anthropology course was Ariel Carter’s first introduction to public health. Learning how health and illness are shaped, experienced, and understood in light of global, historical, and political forces opened Carter’s eyes to population health. The UVM alumna, who graduated in 2014 with a degree in biology and anthropology, was unsure about her career
- [Effective Virtual Learning: Holistic Approaches to Learning Amidst Uncertainty](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/effective-virtual-learning-holistic-approaches-to-learning-amidst-uncertainty/) - The mental health crisis stemming from the coronavirus pandemic has touched everyone, from small children to the elderly, but its effect on young adults has been profound. A June study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 75 percent of 18- to 24-year-old adults showed at least one adverse mental or behavioral
- [Homage to Fromage: UVM Launches New Artisan Cheese & Sensory Fundamentals Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/homage-to-fromage-uvm-launches-new-artisan-cheese-sensory-fundamentals-professional-certificate/) - Sales of specialty food items—those foods considered to be made from high-quality ingredients and produced in small quantities—increased 10.7% to a record $158.4 billion between 2017 and 2019—three times faster than the entire food and beverage industry—with cheese securing the position of highest retail sales. However, with COVID-19 cancelling some of our more pleasureful activities,
- [Psychologist Explores the Mental Health Benefits of Cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/online-cannabis-certificate-vicki-anderson/) - Vicki Anderson, a licensed clinical psychologist from Newbury, New Hampshire, wants to take a deeper dive into the mental health benefits of cannabis. Anderson completed in UVM’s Cannabis Science and Medicine Professional Certificate last year. She returned to UVM in 2020 for the UVM Cannabis Plant Biology Professional Certificate, an eight-week online program that covers cannabis
- [Effective Virtual Learning: Creating a Learning Mindset in a Remote Learning Environment](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/effective-virtual-learning-creating-a-learning-mindset-in-a-remote-learning-environment/) - Staying focused while adjusting to remote learning amidst the rigors of college academics during a global pandemic: what could be easier? The University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education recently hosted three free, informational webinars on Effective Virtual Learning: Student Strategies and Resources to examine how students can make the most of the many challenges
- [Author Jonathan Safran Foer Joins UVM for George D. Aiken Lecture Series](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/author-jonathan-safran-foer-joins-uvm-for-george-d-aiken-lecture-series/) - As an award-winning novelist and not a climate scientist, Jonathan Safran Foer may seem like an unusual person to be giving advice as to how Americans can help to combat climate change. Like many, the author was struggling to find ways to make a positive impact on the environment on the individual level. As he
- [Dr. Denzil J. Suite to Present at Legal Issues in Higher Education Conf. on COVID-19's Impact on Colleges Nationwide](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/dr-denzil-j-suite-to-present-at-legal-issues-in-higher-education-conference-on-covid-19s-impact-on-colleges-and-universities-nationwide/) - On March 13th, President Trump declared a National Emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, but four days earlier, the University of Washington, Seattle, had already made the decision to go fully remote—and was the first college in the nation to do so. Dr. Denzil J. Suite, Vice-President of Student Life at the University of Washington (UW),
- [Celebrating 30 Years of Legal Issues in Higher Education at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/celebrating-30-years-of-legal-issues-in-higher-education-at-uvm/) - Celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, UVM’s Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference is planning an event unlike any other in its past—one that’s completely online—in a year that’s been punctuated by a number of complex issues and events, any one of which would—on its own—be enough to have college and university administrators nationwide struggling
- [UVM Course Helps Julianne Walshaw Navigate Craft Beer Distribution and Sales](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-course-helps-julianne-walshaw-navigate-craft-beer-distribution-and-sales/) - Julie Walshaw’s job titles have included server, bartender, and assistant manager. She’s now the New Hampshire brewery’s sales and distribution manager.
- [A Former Advertising Professional Reinvents Herself to Become an End-of-Life Doula](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/a-former-advertising-professional-reinvents-herself-to-become-an-end-of-life-doula/) - Peg Ehrlinger believes that end-of-life doulas can help individuals and loved ones normalize the dying process.
- [Complex Systems Graduate Certificate Helps Students Learn the Art and Science of Data ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/complex-systems-graduate-certificate-amanda-casari/) - As an engineering manager at Google’s Open Source Programs Office in Seattle, Amanda Casari thrives on leading a team, working with the research community, and strengthening open-source communities' ability to make data-informed decisions. Casari, who graduated from UVM in 2011 with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, was one of the first students to
- [Finding Remote Internships in High School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/finding-remote-internships-in-high-school-precollege/) - Remote internships in high school are an effective way to gain work experience in a professional environment, develop and grow a one's skill set, and establish strong business connections. It's clear that in the era of Covid-19, the traditional, in-person approach to internships has changed dramatically. Still, finding online internships is possible. Here are steps
- [A Vaccination for COVID-19: What Comes Next?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/a-vaccination-for-covid-19-what-comes-next/) - On Sunday, November 15, more than 69,000 Americans were hospitalized with symptoms of COVID-19 and the United States reached 11 million coronavirus cases – only six days after hitting the 10 million mark. In a month punctuated by grim warnings of darker days ahead, both Pfizer and Moderna announced promising vaccines within a week of
- [Advantage: Sweet. Starting College Ahead of the Game with Pre-College Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/advantage-sweet-starting-college-ahead-of-the-game-with-pre-college-courses/) - This February, Camille Sweet will start the spring semester of what would’ve been her first year at the University of Vermont with 61 credits under her belt – more than half of the credits required to graduate. Sweet, a Public Communication major, has been taking college-level courses through UVM's Pre-college Program since the summer following
- [OLLI Workshop: How to Share Wisdom and Lessons in a Legacy Letter](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/olli-course-legacy-letter/) - Baby Boomers rallied for peace, marched for equal rights, and kicked off the exercise craze of the 1980s. Now, as they enter their retirement years, Baby Boomers are embracing the practice of writing legacy letters. What exactly is a legacy letter? A legacy letter shares life lessons, values, wisdom, and wishes for future generations. Jay
- [COVID-19: Managing Holiday Celebrations and the Flu Season](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/covid-19-holiday-celebrations-and-flu-season/) - On October 31st, the U.S. reported 99,321 new coronavirus cases—the highest single-day total since the beginning of the pandemic—and the near-future doesn’t look promising. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts a total of 243,000 to 256,000 COVID-19 deaths will be reported by the week before the Thanksgiving holiday, up from 229,000 at
- [Students Learn from Medical Experts in High School Summer College Course](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/students-learn-from-medical-experts-in-high-school-summer-college-course/) - Hannah Sher is setting her sights on becoming a pediatrician someday. The New York City-based high school senior got a head start on her medical studies in UVM’s Summer Academy program, a four-week virtual program for students who want to explore areas of study and earn transferable college credit. The program is for high school students
- [Study Tips for High School Students (and the Rest of Us)](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/study-tips-for-high-school-students-and-the-rest-of-us/) - Show of hands: how many of us have procrastinated, stayed up super late the night before an exam or presentation, attempted to absorb several weeks’-worth of information, and gotten through the event… only to promptly forget everything we thought we had “learned” very soon afterwards. This isn’t unusual. In fact, a 2014 survey of 1,500
- [New Year, New Career: Explore In-Demand Jobs in 2021](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-year-new-career-explore-in-demand-jobs-in-2021/) - After a sobering and difficult year for U.S. workers, the economy still has 10 million fewer jobs than before the pandemic began. And while 2021 holds the promise of vaccinations and the return to something akin to “normal,” for those who have lost their jobs or have been furloughed – and even those who are
- [Animal Doulas Help Pet Owners Cope with Grief and Loss](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/animal-doulas-help-pet-owners-cope-with-grief-and-loss/) - Kim Harrington’s strong connection to animals began when she was a child. While growing up near Scranton, Pennsylvania, Harrington spent hours playing with her cats and dogs. After studying to become a pharmacist at Temple University, she continued to feel a powerful pull toward animals. “My mother had me later in life, and I was
- [How an Educator Became an Advocate for Medical Cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/medical-cannabis-certificate-kelly-goldberg/) - Kelly Goldberg first learned about the healing power of medical cannabis after experiencing back pain in her early 20s. Goldberg, who lives in Deerfield, Illinois, played varsity softball in high school. When she was a graduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she began feeling the physical after-effects from her years as a
- [Brewery Finances: How to Boost Cash Flow](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewery-finances-how-to-boost-cash-flow/) - Audra Gaiziunas remembers taking a beer tasting trip to the Pacific Northwest and researching how breweries cost out beer. “Almost 9 out of 10 couldn’t tell me how much one bottle or one pint of beer cost,” she says. “It opened my eyes, and I realized that maybe we’re not thinking about this on a
- [UVM’s Dr. Jan Carney Featured in Verywell Health to Discuss Disparities in Healthcare](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvms-dr-jan-carney-featured-in-verywell-health-to-discuss-disparities-in-healthcare/) - University of Vermont Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy Dr. Jan K. Carney, M.D., MPH, was recently featured in a Verywell Health article titled, “Insurance Status Impacts Access to Quality Surgical Care, Study Finds.” Citing an October 2020 study by the American Cancer Society, findings suggest that uninsured patients or those with Medicare/Medicaid
- [UVM Student Voices: Tips to Help Students Manage Stress](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-student-voices-tips-to-help-you-de-stress/) - There is no doubt that 2020 was a stressful year to be a college student (or just about any student for that matter!). UVM junior Brynlee Lutomski found creative ways to de-stress and shares some of her most helpful tips on ways to lower your stress levels. Cleaning your living environment. You can do that
- [After a Tumultuous Year, Examining Trends in Digital Marketing for 2021](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/after-a-tumultuous-year-examining-trends-in-digital-marketing-for-2021/) - Successful digital marketing is about cultivating and maintaining relationships, and no year in recent memory has fundamentally altered the nature of our relationships more than 2020. Erik Harbison, lead instructor for UVM’s top-ranked and fully online Digital Marketing Fundamentals Professional Certificate, recently spoke with UVM Continuing and Distance Education about what worked for digital marketers
- [How to Reduce Risks with Outdoor Winter Activities During COVID-19](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-reduce-risks-with-outdoor-winter-activities-during-covid-19/) - Now that winter has officially set in, many people are thinking about which cold weather outdoor activities are safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic. There is no doubt that physical activity promotes our health and mental well-being, but how can you determine which winter activities are safer than others? Are there ways to reduce our risks
- [An Artist in Medicine Learns the Power of Palliative Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-post-baccalaureate-premedical-program-maisie-ogata/) - If you asked Maisie Ogata five years ago about her future plans, she would have talked about working for an artist or studying in an MFA program. Back then, applying to medical school wasn’t on her radar. After graduating in 2014 from Middlebury College, where she studied studio art, Ogata explored her options for graduate
- [A Former English Major Finds Her Purpose in Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/public-health-graduate-program-hannah-kaufman/) - The transition from college student to master’s student was seamless for Hannah Kaufman. Kaufman, who majored in health sciences at UVM, enrolled in the UVM Accelerated Master of Public Health program during the fall of her senior year. She decided to enroll in the online public health graduate program as an undergraduate student because it
- [COVID-19: Strategies for Managing Your Mental Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/covid-19-strategies-for-managing-your-mental-health/) - On January 12, while reporting on the impact of COVID-19 or the coronavirus pandemic on communities of color, CNN Correspondent Sara Sidner cried on live television. That day, she had attended a funeral held in a parking lot where Juliana Jimenez Sesma grieved the loss of her mother to COVID-19. Her stepfather had died 11
- [You Can Be Healthier: How to Embark on a Healthy Change Process](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/you-can-be-healthier-how-to-embark-on-a-healthy-change-process/) - For those who choose to make new year’s resolutions, statistics show that 55 percent of those resolutions are health-related—and more than 80 percent of us fail at keeping them by the second week of February. UVM recently hosted a free webinar, You Can Be Healthier. How to Embark on a Healthy Change Process, led by
- [UVM Summer Academy Health and Medicine Course Takes In-depth Look at COVID-19](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-summer-academy-health-and-medicine/) - For high school students interested in exploring health care, this summer’s Health and Medicine course will be more timely than ever, with a specific focus on COVID-19. The Health and Medicine course offers high school students access to public health experts, global health, genomics, general medicine, and nursing who have been on the front lines of
- [Learning to Listen and Stay Present as an End-of-Life Doula](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-end-of-life-doula-certificate-program-angela-shook/) - For Angela Shook, becoming an End-of-Life Doula meant learning to be an active listener, staying present, and confronting her own fears about mortality. Shook, president of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance and a volunteer program manager at Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, enrolled in the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program in 2018. She then
- [How Innovative Practices Builds Community in Online Public Health Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/online-public-health-program-vicki-hart/) - Creating meaningful conversation, connection, and community are at the heart of the UVM’s online public health program. Online learning has been part of UVM’s award-winning and CEPH accredited UVM Master of Public Health Program program since its inception in 2014. Long before the pandemic hit, the 42-credit program explored new and innovative ways to engage students online
- [Under President Biden, Changes to Title IX Expected](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/title-ix-changes-jeff-nolan/) - A new and controversial Title IX rule strengthening the rights of those accused of sexual harassment or assault on U.S. college campuses is likely to be changed under the Biden Administration. In March, President Biden directed the U.S. Education Department to review Title IX rules that went into effect on Aug. 14, 2020. Those rules,
- [Expanding UVM Patient Care Opportunities to Help Students Prepare for Med School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-patient-care-opportunities/) - Gaining patient care experience is critical when applying to medical school. Admissions officers will examine your patient care experiences as a key component of your application. Those experiences typically include shadowing a medical practitioner, volunteering, or working in a paid position. Program advisors at UVM guide students toward gaining patient care experiences that suit their
- [A Food Lover Rekindles His Passion for Cheese at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-cheesemaking-certificate-nathan-aldridge/) - You can never know too much about cheese. That’s why cheese expert Nathan Aldridge enrolled in UVM’s online Artisan Cheese & Sensory Fundamentals Certificate Program last fall. Aldridge, who lives in Atlanta, is a manager who runs training programs for cheesemongers Gourmet Foods International. A cheese professional with more than 15 years of experience, Aldridge was
- [Building Community Online in the UVM Summer High School Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-summer-high-school-program-arai-lubas/) - Even in a remote learning environment, Arai Lubas felt connected to students, faculty, and the UVM campus. Lubas, of Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolled in the UVM Summer Academy program’s Biomedical Science and Human Disease course in 2020. Her initial plan was to take the course in the UVM summer high school program for two weeks on
- [Health and Wellness Coaching Program Teaches the Power of Communication](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/health-and-wellness-coaching-program-susan-whitman/) - -Susan Whitman and her family The key to being an effective health and wellness coach is knowing how to be an excellent communicator and listener. In UVM’s new 15-credit Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate, learning those important skills is at the heart of the program. “We don’t teach nutrition, and we don’t teach how
- [Mike Nocek Leaves the World of Finance and Start-Ups for a Career in Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/mike-nocek-uvm-postbaccalaureate-premed/) - Working in medicine was always in the back of Mike Nocek’s mind. An avid skier, Nocek attended Stratton Mountain School in southern Vermont, studied economics at Boston College, and raced on the college ski team. After working in finance in Boston, followed by a year-long stint to launch a start-up sports medicine app, Nocek decided
- [Biden’s COVID-19 Response Plan: UVM's Dr. Jan Carney Weighs In.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/bidens-covid-19-response-plan-uvms-dr-jan-carney-weighs-in/) - Rebuild trust, increase testing, launch an effective vaccine roll-out strategy, focus on health equity, and reinforce the dependency on science, those are just a few of the cornerstones of President Joe Biden’s 200-page National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. The public health community, including the University of Vermont's Jan Carney, MD, MPH
- [Consumer Trends in the Beverage Industry: Looking Ahead, Part 1](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/consumer-trends-in-the-beverage-industry-looking-ahead-part-1/) - By Jon Reynolds After a very difficult 2020, beverage makers are making critical decisions for their breweries, wineries, and distilled spirits companies. Although on-premise sales suffered, off-premise sales grew tremendously (for example: In October and November 2020, off-premise sales were 17.6 percent higher compared to that same period in 2019). With the pandemic far from
- [Consumer Trends in the Beverage Industry Part 2: Lemonade, Subscriptions, and Cannabis-infused Beverages](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/consumer-trends-in-the-beverage-industry-part-2-lemonade-subscriptions-and-cannabis-infused-beverages/) - By Jon Reynolds In Part 2 of our examination of consumer trends in the beverage industry in 2021, we take a look at the popularity of hard lemonade, collaboration and joint marketing, subscription clubs, and the future of cannabis-infused beverages. Read Consumer Trends in the Beverage Industry: Part 1 Lemonade Everything is the Hot Flavor
- [Master of Public Health Student Isa Tomanelli Looks to Bridge the Gap Between Biology and Humanity](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-master-of-public-health-isa-tomanelli/) - Malaria is one of the most deadly, communicable diseases in the world. UVM Master of Public Health student Isa Tomanelli wonders why society isn’t more outraged. The United States eliminated malaria in this country in the 1950s, but the mosquito-borne disease has resurfaced in American hospitals more recently. Meanwhile, there were an estimated 229 million cases of
- [An Inside Look at Public Health Careers in Epidemiology and Biostatistics](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/an-inside-look-at-public-health-careers-in-epidemiology-and-biostatistics/) - By Laura Hardie The COVID-19 pandemic has given us a new appreciation for health data. We have up-to-date outbreak maps, modeling charts, and vaccination data at our fingertips instantly. We owe much of this information to public health heroes behind the scenes – epidemiologists and biostatisticians. UVM Continuing and Distance Education recently hosted a free,
- [Craft Brewers, Wineries and Distillers Online Go-To-Market Strategy Evolves](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-brewers-wineries-and-distillers-online-go-to-market-strategy-evolves/) - By Jon Reynolds E-commerce is slowly taking hold in the craft beer, wine and distilled spirits industries. Too bad, it took a full-blown pandemic to make it happen. The alcohol producers have always been challenged by online distribution, especially direct-to-consumer (DTC) transactions, for a variety of reasons that range from antiquated state laws, three-tier system
- [Digital Platforms Evolve, Top 16 Tips for Craft Brewers to Catch Up](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/digital-platforms-evolve-top-16-tips-for-craft-brewers-to-catch-up/) - By Jon Reynolds Craft brewers and beverage producers need to be on top of the digital platforms as they emerge and evolve from the Coronavirus Pandemic. Read the first eight in our Top 16 Tips for e-commerce evolution. Top 16 Tips for Craft Brewers, Wineries and Distilleries to build their online marketing efforts, that drive delivery
- [Students Turn Climate Change Anxiety into a Course of Action](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/students-turn-climate-change-anxiety-into-a-course-of-action/) - From climate change to social inequality, it’s daunting to think about the list of issues facing our society. Perhaps more so if you’re a high school student wondering, ‘what will my future look like?’ or ‘how can I possibly change the world I’m inheriting?’ As today’s youth increasingly become the face of movements to drive
- [The Art and Science of Data Communication: An interview with GIS Instructor Bill Shander](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-art-and-science-of-data-communication-an-interview-with-gis-instructor-bill-shander/) - We know it’s not just what we say but how we say it that matters in communication. This is no less true in communicating meaning from datasets. Raw data requires analysis to uncover patterns and relationships. Through data visualization (charts, graphs, maps, etc.), we make analyzed data easier to understand, so that the information is
- [When it Comes to Cannabis, Researcher Linda Klumpers Wants People to Pay Attention to the Science](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cannabis-research-linda-klumpers/) - In the United States, the most common use of medical cannabis is to control pain. But whether cannabis succeeds in controlling pain varies considerably among patients. UVM's Linda Klumpers, Ph.D. is researching what factors contribute to cannabis serving as an effective medicine in patients. A faculty member in UVM’s Professional Certificate in Cannabis Plant Biology, Klumpers and
- [Returning to Campus and Supporting Students’ Mental Health Needs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/returning-to-campus-and-supporting-students-mental-health-needs/) - When Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania welcomes students back to campus this fall, the small liberal arts school plans to offer fully in-person instruction and residential living. Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students Eva Chatterjee-Sutton, M.A. wants to make sure mental health is a priority for students at her college and
- [Meeting Students’ Basic Needs: an interview with Adam Jussel of UVM Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/meeting-students-basic-needs-an-interview-with-adam-jussel-of-uvm-legal-issues-in-higher-education-conference/) - UVM’s Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference is one of the nation’s leading conferences on issues affecting college and university campuses.
- [Finding a Career Path with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/finding-a-career-path-with-geographic-information-systems-gis/) - Charlotte Reining hadn’t planned on studying GIS until she happened upon information about UVM’s Geographic Information Systems and Data Communication Certificate program. Inspired by climate change maps created with GIS, Reining felt the certificate program was a natural extension of her Bachelor of Arts and Science in Sustainability, Science, and Society: “I enjoy using data
- [Will Hard Seltzers Surpass Craft Beer Sales Off-Premise in just Five Years?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/will-hard-seltzers-surpass-craft-beer-sales-off-premise-in-just-five-years/) - By Jon Reynolds If you haven’t yet seen or tried a hard seltzer, you must be living under a rock or are stationed at the North Pole. The hard seltzer segment has tripled in dollar volume in the last three years. Here are numbers reported by The Bump Williams Consulting Company showing the market share
- [Non-Alcoholic Craft Brews: Fad or Trend Worthy?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/non-alcoholic-craft-brews-fad-or-trend-worthy/) - By Jon Reynolds There is a sober curious movement happening across America and craft brews are jumping in. This is being led by some of the largest alcoholic companies in the world getting into non-alcoholic (NA) beverages, including Diageo-Guinness-Seedlip, Anheuser-Busch-Beck’s-Leffe-Castle, Heineken, Carlsberg, Asahi-CUB, Suntory, Ceria, Sutter Home, and more. New entries by Craft Brewers include
- [How Global Public Health Careers Help Make a Difference](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-global-public-health-careers-help-make-a-difference/) - “Global health is about improving the health of communities worldwide.”Dr. Kelsey Gleason Working in global public health offers the opportunity to help vulnerable populations and improve the health of communities around the world. Global public health careers can range from assisting a region devastated by an environmental catastrophe to researching for a government agency, such
- [Pallas Ziporyn Balances Work, Family, and a Passion for Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/pallas-ziporyn-public-health-masters-program/) - Pallas Ziporyn and her classmates were sleep-deprived in high school. The morning bell at her high school in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, rang at 7:17 a.m. That meant students would set their alarms for as early as 5 a.m. to arrive at school on time. Seeking a healthier solution, Ziporyn decided to take action. She
- [Career Workshops Help Boost Confidence, Skills and Improve Job Search Strategy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/career-workshops-help-boost-confidence-skills-and-improve-job-search-strategy/) - Making a career change or developing additional skills to move up in a role can sometimes feel daunting. Having a career coach in your corner through new career workshops at UVM can not only help you land on your feet but also give you the tools to take command of your next career move. The Upskill
- [Language Arts Teacher Finds Opportunity to Fulfill her Passion for Animals in End-of-Life Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/language-arts-teacher-finds-opportunity-to-fulfill-her-passion-for-animals-in-end-of-life-care/) - Emily Wills, a middle school language arts teacher, considers herself a lifelong learner. When she was faced with the loss of her beloved golden retriever in February 2020, she realized that she had a lot to learn about end-of-life care for animals. That curiosity led her to UVM’s Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate program.
- [How to Prepare to Travel. Advice from Public Health Expert Dr. Jan Carney.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-prepare-to-travel-this-summer-advice-from-public-health-expert-dr-jan-carney/) - "The key to all these recommendations is to be fully vaccinated." Dr. Carney Taking a vacation this sounds incredibly appealing. Americans are eager to pull out their suitcases and get back on the road or into the skies. According to a recent study by The Harris Poll 77% of Americans are planning to travel this
- [John Dewey Kitchen Institute Creates the New Paradigm: Play in the Classroom for Greater Learning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/john-dewey-kitchen-institute-creates-the-new-paradigm-play-in-the-classroom-for-greater-learning/) - Democracy in the Kitchen: John Dewey’s Education Through Cooking and Eating begins on July 6 and runs for four weeks virtually. Content is available on-demand when it best suits student schedules, with one live session the first week, as well as an opportunity to interact with classmates on a virtual discussion board.
- [Death Doulas Create Shift from Avoidance to Awareness About End of Life](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/death-doulas-create-shift-from-avoidance-to-awareness-about-end-of-life/) - Many people are afraid of talking about and preparing for their own death, but Francesca Arnoldy doesn’t think you need to be one of them. She is a death doula and the creator of UVM’s End of Life Doula Professional Certificate. Her work enables her to companion people through their end-of-life journey as a non-medical
- [Addressing Systemic Racism on Campus and Policing Policies](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/addressing-systemic-racism-on-campus-and-policing-policies/) - Proactively Addressing Racism on Campus
- [UVM Alumna Explores Her Interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Gains Practical Experience](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-alumna-explores-her-interest-in-geographic-information-systems-gis-and-gains-practical-experience/) - Archaeology, landscapes, and geology are longtime interests of Janet Bull. But geographic information systems or GIS appeared on her radar only recently.
- [Anne Outwater Makes the Business of Craft Beer Certificate Program a Tool for Peace](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/anne-outwater-makes-the-business-of-craft-beer-certificate-program-a-tool-for-peace/) - Anne Outwater has researched violence in Tanzania for decades to uncover ways of promoting peace. In 1998, she witnessed the destruction caused by the US Embassy bombing in Dar es Salaam as a nurse and first-responder, an experience which led her to devote her life to decreasing violence. To this end, Outwater earned a PhD
- [When it Comes to Cannabis Extraction, Starting at the End is Key to Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cannabis-extraction-john-mackay/) - John MacKay, Ph.D. says there’s an assumption out there that cannabis grows and some vague magical thing happens to the plant. Somehow—voila—the cannabis oil-based product is ready to be plucked from the store shelf. “Somewhere along the way, you have people who know how to grow cannabis and people who know how to sell it,”
- [UVM Online Course Explores Food and Social Justice in Oaxaca](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/food-and-social-justice-in-oaxaca-uvm-course/) - The food of Oaxaca is as diverse as the region’s geography, ecosystems, languages, and people. The choices people make about food in this region—or anywhere—can also shed light on what’s happening politically, socially, and economically. UVM instructor Oliver Froehling, who has lived in Oaxaca since 1996, says what people eat represents a confluence of power,
- [#FacultyFeature: Business of Craft Beer Instructor Mike Gerhart on Current Trends and COVID-19 Recovery](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/facultyfeature-business-of-craft-beer-instructor-mike-gerhart-on-current-trends-and-covid-19-recovery/) - UVM Business of Craft Beer Certificate Program Instructor and Expert Brewer Mike Gerhart Talks Pandemic Recovery for the Craft Brewing Industry.
- [Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference: Interpreting Anti-discrimination Laws in Higher Education](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/legal-issues-in-higher-education-conference-interpreting-anti-discrimination-laws-in-higher-education/) - The UVM Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference is “one of the only conferences that invites higher education professionals to examine issues specific to their professional area (student services, admissions, etc.), but is focused exclusively on how the law impacts those areas,” says Joshua Richards. Vice-chair of the Higher Education Practice at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr,
- [UVM Announces 2021 Public Health Award Winners for Academic Excellence, Service, and Achievement](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-announces-2021-public-health-award-winners/) - Stephanie Stead, Heidi Westermann, and Mariana Wingood are the UVM Master of Public Health award recipients for 2021. Stead received the Academic Excellence Award, Westermann the Linda Dorey Service to Public Health Award, and Wingood the Achievement in Public Health Practice Award. UVM Master of Public Health (MPH) faculty nominated the annual public health award
- [New Occupational Therapy Degree Fills Need for Career Changers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/new-occupational-therapy-degree-fills-need-for-career-changers/) - A toddler struggling with fine motor skills proudly threads beads onto a string. After a stroke and trouble with movement, a pianist joyfully plays their favorite piece again. A bicyclist kept from riding due to pain and emotional trauma from a car crash feels ready to pedal again. Imagine witnessing these transformative events and being the person
- [Changing Careers: The Path from Sommelier to Public Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/changing-careers-the-path-from-sommelier-to-public-health/) - Public health as a career option has been thrust into limelight over the last year and half because of the Coronavirus Pandemic. But for many people, like recent UVM Master of Public Health alumni, Emily Belanger, making the transition to a position in public health seemed like a leap. Today, after successfully completing her master’s
- [Home Funerals and Green Burials Empower Individuals at End of Life](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/home-funerals-and-green-burials-empower-individuals-at-end-of-life/) - As a leader in the funeral reform movement, an end-of-life doula, and a hospice volunteer for nearly 40 years, Lee Webster has long been an advocate for home funerals. But it wasn’t until her own mother died that Webster was able to fully appreciate the value of a funeral at home. “It’s actually less complicated.
- [Business of Craft Beer School Alumni Joe Kasper Talks Pandemic Rebound from a Sales and Distribution Perspective](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/business-of-craft-beer-school-alumni-joe-kasper-talks-pandemic-rebound-from-a-sales-and-distribution-perspective/) - By Jon Reynolds Recent University of Vermont Business of Craft Beer School Alumni Joe Kasper has a solid background in the craft brewing industry on top of his recent UVM credentials. A former homebrewer, Joe got his start in the industry as a bartender in Milwaukee before moving into a retail bottle shop buyer, a
- [Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference: Creating a Culture of Mental Health Care on Campus](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/legal-issues-in-higher-education-conference-creating-a-culture-of-mental-health-care-on-campus/) - Mental health has been an issue of increasing importance on campuses across the country. Students are under significant pressure to navigate life and relationship challenges as young adults, while performing well academically to ensure that they are competitive in their chosen field and able to shoulder their financial commitments. Higher education institutions are stepping up to the
- [More than Medicine. Summer Academy Course Teaches High School Students Skills Beyond Academics](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/more-than-medicine-summer-academy-course-teaches-high-school-students-skills-which-go-beyond-academics/) - For Harwood Union High School junior Jeswin Antony taking a Summer Academy medicine course at the University of Vermont taught him more than just the workings of the medical laboratory field; he also learned a lot about himself. “I gained not just health and medicine skills, I gained time management, organization, and communication skills,” said Antony. “I could learn
- [The Fastest Way to Land an Entry-Level Digital Marketing Job](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-fastest-way-to-land-an-entry-level-digital-marketing-job/) - You have digital marketing knowledge under your belt and want to break into the field. Smart move. The field of digital marketing is in hyper-growth mode with a 63% increase in jobs in the past 6 months, according to LinkedIn data. Yet, you’re facing the age-old problem: you need experience to get a job, and
- [Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference: Promoting a Proactive Approach to Applied Learning Accommodations](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/legal-issues-in-higher-education-conference-promoting-a-proactive-approach-to-applied-learning-accommodations/) - From the start of the pandemic, with the close of campuses and the shift to remote learning, postsecondary institutions have been working to ensure equal access to education for all students. This has involved adapting curricula and course content, developing applied/experiential learning opportunities in a remote context, and meeting challenges to ensure accessibility to education
- [Cynthia Belliveau Illuminates the Pedagogical Power of the Kitchen at John Dewey Conference](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cynthia-belliveau-uvm-john-dewey-conference/) - Cynthia Belliveau, Ed.D., is thinking more about philosopher and educator John Dewey in the present and future tense. When Belliveau is face-to-face with students in the UVM John Dewey Kitchen Institute, she talks them through the mechanics of slicing an onion or troubleshooting a recipe with limited ingredients. Her goal is to help her students—many
- [Carve Your Career Path: Upskill with UVM’s Data Analytics Certificate Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/carve-your-career-path-upskill-with-uvms-data-analytics-certificate-program/) - Data Analytics is expected to grow by 25%. Learn how you can jump into this career path with UVM's Data Analytics Certificate.
- [What Can You Do with a Master’s Degree?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/what-can-you-do-with-a-masters-degree/) - You might wonder whether to pursue a master’s degree. What can you do with it? Not only is there the satisfaction of gaining additional knowledge, skills and credibility, but you also may become more financially secure. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), people with master’s degrees earn $240 more per week than
- [A Marketer Reimagines a New Career in Cheese ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/a-marketer-reimagines-a-new-career-in-cheese/) - Carmen Asteinza has long been enthusiastic about cheese. But over the past few years, she’s decided to take her passion to the next level.
- [The Reverse Pivot is Hurting Craft Brewery Off-Premise Sales](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-reverse-pivot-is-hurting-craft-brewery-off-premise-sales/) - By Jon Reynolds Everything you heard and read about in 2020 in the craft brewing industry claimed that it was the “Year of the Craft Brewery Pivot.” The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the on-premise sales segment and caused some craft brewers to shut their doors to the public. Others “pivoted” from mostly on-premise sales to off-premise
- [The 4 Elements of Effective Data Storytelling](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-4-elements-of-effective-data-storytelling/) - Humans learn best through stories. Some of the most memorable speeches and presentations start with a compelling story centered around people. Like John F. Kennedy’s iconic ‘we chose to go to the moon’ speech that begins with a tour of the progress of mankind. Scientific studies now show that character-driven stories stimulate the production of oxytocin
- [How to Become an Entry Level Actuary](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/entry-level-actuary-jobs-rise/) - When Liberty Mutual Group, one of the largest employers of actuaries in the United States, first visited the University of Vermont to recruit students, only four or five showed up. It was 2006 and at the time, many undergraduates hadn't heard of actuaries – highly trained professionals who use statistical formulas to calculate risk for
- [Considering a Career Switch? Find Your Calling in a Craft Beer Career](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/considering-a-career-switch-find-your-calling-in-a-craft-beer-career/) - From nonprofit operations to a career in brewing, UVM Business of Craft Beer Program alumni Kate Conway explains how she made the career switch to craft beer.
- [Brag-worthy: Pre-College Courses Help Your College Application Shine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brag-worthy-pre-college-courses-help-your-college-application-shine/) - High school student can learn how to use pre-college courses to build a brag sheet for their college applications.
- [Summer Academy Storytelling with Photography Course Gave Mish Wilson a Jump on Her College Experience](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/summer-academy-storytelling-with-photography-course-gave-mish-wilson-a-jump-on-her-college-experience/) - Summer Academy course at the University of Vermont gave Jamaican born Mish Wilson a jump start on her college experience at UVM.
- [Upskill Vermont Helps Marketing Professional Focus on the Future](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/upskill-vermont-helps-marketing-professional-focus-on-the-future/) - Glenn Kirby is always looking for opportunities to grow and learn. When Kirby heard about UVM’s Upskill Vermont Scholarship Program, he jumped at the chance to enroll. “I enjoy being a lifelong learner, and if there’s a chance for me to learn something new, I am right on it,” says Kirby. He graduated from Temple
- [How to Improve Communication Skills in a Digital World](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/improve-communication-skills/) - Learn how to effectively harness communication tools and strategies to improve your communication in a digital world.
- [Pre-College Programs Can Ease Anxiety for High School Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/pre-college-programs-can-ease-anxiety-for-high-school-students/) - It might come as a surprise that taking a college English class as a high school junior would ease anxiety about college, but for one Vermont high school student, that’s exactly what happened. When South Burlington High School junior Julia Sides reviewed her course load with her school counselor, she explored how to satisfy credits
- [How Veterinarians and Vet Techs Benefit from UVM’s Companion Animal Doula Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-veterinarians-and-vet-techs-benefit-from-uvms-companion-animal-doula-certificate/) - Losing a beloved pet is often our first experience with death. Whether you’re saying goodbye to a dog, cat, rabbit, or hamster, the death of an animal involves difficult decisions and significant grief. Ken Gorczyca, a California-based veterinarian, recently completed UVM’s Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate. The Companion Animal Doula online program explores components of compassionate
- [Looking Ahead to 2022: Craft Beer Industry Job Outlook](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/looking-ahead-to-2022-craft-beer-industry-and-job-outlook/) - Are you looking for a job in the craft beer industry? Breweries and taprooms around the country are hiring head brewers, sales associates, tasting room staff, servers, brand managers, delivery drivers, packaging assistants, and more. As you consider transitioning or advancing your career in craft beer, it’s essential to understand where the industry has been and
- [#FacultyFeature: Business of Craft Beer Instructor Kary Shumway on Financial Strategies for Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/facultyfeature-business-of-craft-beer-instructor-kary-shumway-on-financial-strategies-for-success/) - By Jon Reynolds Kary Shumway, CFO at Wormtown Brewery, brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, finance, distribution, logistics, pricing strategies, cash flow planning, budgeting, and more to UVM’s Business of Craft Beer program. Learn more about Kary’s start in the craft brewing industry in this short video. Jon Reynolds of BrewPlan, Inc. Jon
- [Top Digital Marketing Trends for 2022](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/top-digital-marketing-trends-for-2022/) - How will you connect with your customers in the new year? Now more than ever, digital marketing messages need to be personally relevant and beyond demographics. Creating a human connection with your audience means defining your consumer segments in ways that describe their mindset, emotions, needs, wants, and desires that influence their purchasing behavior. Erik Harbison, Kim
- [Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Lecturer Susan Whitman Receives Online Teaching Award](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/integrative-health-and-wellness-coaching-lecturer-susan-whitman-receives-online-teaching-award/) - University of Vermont College of Nursing and Health Sciences Lecturer Susan Whitman was selected as the 2021 recipient of the Prelock Online Teaching Award for her course “Intro into Integrative Health” (HLTH101). Whitman is a Physician Assistant and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She teaches and mentors health coaching students at Duke Integrative
- [Top 2022 Trends in the Craft Brewing Business – Part 1](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/top-2022-trends-in-the-craft-brewing-business-part-1/) - Craft brewing business experts Mike Gerhart and Mike Kallenberger share their top trends for 2022 in craft brewing.
- [9 Tips to Help You Prep for a Virtual Interview ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/nine-tips-to-help-you-prep-for-a-virtual-interview/) - By Heather Palow The Coronavirus pandemic has shifted many positions online or hybrid which has led to virtual interviews becoming a necessity when looking for a new job. The best way to be successful during your next virtual interview (and really any interview) is proper preparation. From ensuring your technology is working to conducting research
- [How Does Online Learning Work?  10 FAQs, Answered.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-does-online-learning-work-10-faqs-answered/) - By Kate Whitney Online learning has skyrocketed since the Coronavirus Pandemic with more than 50% of students taking at least one online course in 2019-2020 and approximately two thirds of students were either learning completely online or in a hybrid course format. If you’re considering joining the growing ranks of students seeking to enhance their professional
- [Top 2022 Trends in the Craft Brewing Business – Part 2](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/top-2022-trends-in-the-craft-brewing-business-part-2/) - What will 2022 bring for craft brewers? UVM Business of Craft Brewing instructors and industry experts share their predictions on trends in 2022 for craft beer.
- [Top 2022 Trends in the Craft Brewing Business – Part 3](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/top-2022-trends-in-the-craft-brewing-business-part-3/) - Could the craft brewing business make a comeback in 2022? UVM Business of Craft Beer experts and instructors weigh in on top trends for 2022.
- [Upskill Vermont Program Sheds Light on a Career in Cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/upskill-vermont-program-sheds-light-on-a-career-in-cannabis/) - UVM PACE Upskill Vermont Scholarship program is helping one Vermonter explore a career in cannabis.
- [5 Tips to Choose the Best Online Certificate Program for Your Needs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/5-tips-to-choose-the-best-online-certificate-program-for-your-needs-2/) - Online certificate programs provide flexibility and offer a variety of courses that can help you improve your skills and knowledge in a specific area.
- [Tom Perry Helps Students Understand the ‘Magic of Cheese’ in UVM Artisan Cheese Course](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tom-perry-helps-students-understand-the-magic-of-cheese-in-uvm-artisan-cheese-course/) - Tom Perry never planned on becoming a cheese industry professional. "Most people who have a career in cheese end up here by accident,” Perry says. “And that's definitely what happened to me.” Perry is Shelburne Farm's cheese sales manager and UVM’s Artisan Cheese & Sensory Fundamentals Professional Certificate instructor. UVM's artisan cheese course is for cheese enthusiasts, cheesemongers, restaurant
- [Quitting Your Job? Part of the #GreatResignation? You're Not Alone. But Are You Prepared?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/quitting-your-job-part-of-the-greatresignation-youre-not-alone-but-are-you-prepared/) - Millions of Americans have quit their jobs as they reassess their work/life balance. Find out what it takes to successfully make a career change in the #GreatResignation.
- [How to Improve Your Skills for Nursing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/skills-for-nursing/) - Jobs for nurses are expected to increase 9% over the next decade. Check out these 5 tips to improve your skills for nursing and prepare you for a career in healthcare.
- [#FacultyFeature: Craft Beer Instructor Jon Reynolds Challenges Students to Differentiate Themselves and Take Risks](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/facultyfeature-craft-beer-instructor-jon-reynolds-challenges-students-to-differentiate-themselves-and-take-risks/) - Jon Reynolds, an instructor in UVM's Business of Craft Beer program, shares with students what he's learned in over 40 years in the craft brewing industry.
- [How to Keep Your Digital Marketing Skills Fresh Well into Your Career](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-keep-your-digital-marketing-skills-fresh-well-into-your-career/) - In the world of always-evolving marketing, learn how one sales and marketing veteran looked to UVM to help sharpen his digital marketing skills.
- [Craft Beer Consumers: Get Ready to Pay More for Your Favorite Brew](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-consumers-get-ready-to-pay-more-for-your-favorite-brew/) - By Jon Reynolds Beer prices at retail are about to get more expensive for consumers. It’s important to note that craft brewers do not lead the price increases, but rather follow the industry leaders when they begin sending out price increase letters in January and February each year. Well, it’s not too surprising to say but
- [#FacultyFeature: Business of Craft Beer Facilitator Michelle Forster](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/facultyfeature-business-of-craft-beer-facilitator-michelle-forster/) - By Jon Reynolds Michelle Forster is the Executive Director of the Wyoming Brewers Guild and the facilitator in UVM’s Business of Craft Beer Professional Certificate Program. She brings a unique perspective to UVM’s craft beer program as she draws on experience and insights from the 25 active craft breweries in Wyoming. We recently caught up with Michelle to
- [5 Vermont Lakes You Need to Visit this Summer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/vermont-lakes-to-visit/) - Ready to swim, kayak, boat or paddle board this summer? Check out 5 of our favorite lakes to visit in Vermont this summer.
- [The Most In-Demand Digital Marketing Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-most-in-demand-digital-marketing-skills/) - Employers are not only looking for digital marketers who can implement marketing tactics but who can also look at the analytics to create future recommendations and improvements.
- [What Do Digital Marketers Do?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/what-do-digital-marketers-do/) - Careers in digital marketing continue to be one of the hottest career opportunities today. But have you ever asked, what exactly does a digital marketer do? Find the answer in this article.
- [The Art of Active Listening](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/the-art-of-active-listening/) - Learn how to be an active listener as part of UVM's Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate program.
- [Why Every Marketer Needs Digital Marketing Skills](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/why-every-marketer-needs-digital-marketing-skills/) - Global Products Manager at Reebok Anilka Lopez looked to UVM's Digital Marketing Fundamentals Certificate to help her advance in her marketing career.
- [Free Professional Development Course Gives an Edge to Project Managers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/free-professional-development-course-gives-an-edge-to-project-managers/) - Alessandra Capossela choose a project management professional certificate to build her confidence and effectiveness in her current role.
- [Top 5 Questions to Ask When Looking for a New Job](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/top-5-questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-a-new-job/) - Thinking of joining the #GreatResignation? Fresh off a successful new job search, Digital Marketing Instructor Tyler King shares what questions to ask when making your next move.
- [UVM Summer Academy Instructor Andrew Frost Shares Tips for Creating Better Photographs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-summer-academy-instructor-andrew-frost-shares-tips-for-creating-better-photographs/) - High school students can learn how to become better photographers. Summer Academy professor shares beginner tips for photography.
- [A Recruiting Insider Weighs In: Upskilling Your Way to a More Rewarding Career](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/a-recruiting-insider-weighs-in-upskilling-your-way-to-a-more-rewarding-career/) - What does it mean to upskill in your current career or to utilize education as a way to change careers? A recruiter shares tips on how upskilling can help with career advancement.
- [Instructor Heather Caulfield Guides Students to Explore the Gray Areas of Death](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/instructor-heather-caulfield-guides-students-to-explore-the-gray-areas-of-death/) - Meet Heather Caulfield, an instructor in UVM's End-of-Life Doula program where students learn about everything from palliative care and hospice to ethics and grief.
- [Top 10 Key Takeaways from the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/top-10-key-takeaways-from-the-2022-craft-brewers-conference/) - Learn what 15 craft brewing experts say are the top 10 key takeaways from the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference.
- [Cannabis Faculty Member Publishes Comprehensive Report on Delta-8 THC](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/cannabis-faculty-member-publishes-comprehensive-report-on-delta-8-thc/) - UVM Cannabis Research Assistant Professor Linda Klumpers, Ph.D., has published the first peer-reviewed article on delta-8 THC pharmacology, a psychoactive compound derived from cannabis.
- [3 Tips for Promoting Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/linkedin-tips-and-trick-10-minutes-or-less/) - Lead instructor for UVM's Digital Marketing Fundamentals Certificate and LinkedIn pro, Erik Harbison shares tips to help you get noticed on LinkedIn.
- [A Numbers Game: Why Analytics is Essential to Marketers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/a-numbers-game-why-analytics-is-essential-to-marketers/) - While having a basic grasp of marketing analytics can be essential for any marketing role, being “fluent” in analyzing data can give you a leg up in the field.
- [Why Leadership and Professional Development Matters to Your Employees](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/professional-development-matters/) - Maintaining a healthy economy that can compete on the world stages means that every organization, no matter the size, has a vital role in professional development.
- [UVM Launches Online Option of Master of Medical Science Degree](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-launches-online-option-of-master-of-medical-science-degree/) - A new online option for UVM's Master of Medical Science graduate degree provides students with advanced sciences and flexibility.
- [How Upskill Vermont Reenergized Two Mid-Career Professionals](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-upskill-vermont-reenergized-two-mid-career-professionals/) - Upskill Vermont Scholarship helped two Vermonters gain much needed skills in today's competitive world of digital marketing.
- [How Hiring Fits Into Your Business Growth Strategy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/business-growth-strategy/) - As a company moves through natural stages of development, business growth strategies need to consider who they hire and why. Learn how to adjust your hiring strategies based on the stage of your business growth.
- [#FacultyFeature: Liz Willits on Email Marketing's Staying Power](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/facultyfeature-liz-willits-on-email-marketings-staying-power/) - UVM's Digital Marketing Fundamentals instructor Liz Willits teaches the top techniques you need for successful email marketing.
- [Exchanging Jobs: From Retail Manager to Digital Marketing Coordinator](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/exchanging-jobs-from-retail-manager-to-digital-marketing-coordinator/) - The pandemic shake-up of the retail industry caused Erin Brennan to rethink her career. Two digital marketing certificates from UVM help her to land a new job.
- [12 Characteristics of a Compassionate Leader](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/12-characteristics-of-a-compassionate-leader/) - Rising business leaders can fill in the gaps of skills that they may not have learned in business school, to become compassionate leaders.
- [UVM Cannabis Research Helps Farmers Grow High-Quality Hemp More Efficiently](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-cannabis-research-helps-farmers-grow-high-quality-hemp-more-efficiently/) - UVM cannabis researchers are exploring how soil quality, nutrient needs, and variety selection impact the production of hemp.
- [Craft Beer Collaborations: Exploring How Music, Fashion, Sports, and Craft Beer Collide](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-collaborations-exploring-how-music-fashion-sports-and-craft-beer-collide/) - Craft beer collaborations have gone beyond teaming up with a cross town brewery or a partner outside the brewing industry. Take a look at some unique craft beer collaborations on the market today.
- [Award-Winning, Internationally Famous Author Margaret Atwood to Speak at UVM's George D. Aiken Lecture Series](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/award-winning-internationally-famous-author-margaret-atwood-to-speak-at-the-university-of-vermonts-george-d-aiken-lecture-series/) - UVM welcomes two-time Booker prize-winning author of over 50 books, including The Handmaid’s Tale Margaret Atwood as the 2022 George Aiken Lecture Speaker.
- [Craft Beer Collaborations: Craft Beer and Fashion](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-collaborations-craft-beer-and-fashion/) - Craft brewers are dipping their toes into the fashion industry with some unique collaborations that go way beyond the standard beer logo t-shirt.
- [UVM Legal Issues Conference Highlights Proposed Changes to Title IX](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-legal-issues-conference-highlights-proposed-changes-to-title-ix/) - Proposed changes to Title IX regulations will be a key topic at the 2022 University of Vermont Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference.
- [Craft Beer Collaborations: Craft Beer and Sneakers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-collaborations-craft-beer-and-sneakers/) - Craft brewing fans are lacing up sneakers that are inspired by some of their favorite craft beers.
- [UVM Cannabis Research: Whey-Based Technology Improves CBD Absorption by 6X, Reduces Waste](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-cannabis-research-whey-based-technology-improves-cbd-absorption-by-6x-reduces-waste/) - Two UVM instructors in the online cannabis professional certificate programs are exploring how the human body can more easily absorb CBD.
- [Prevent Job Search Burnout and Land Your Dream Gig in 3 Steps](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/prevent-job-search-burnout-and-land-your-dream-gig-in-3-steps/) - Learn from veteran digital marketer and career coach Erik Harbison how to avoid job search burnout.
- [32nd Annual Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference to Explore Topics from new Title IX Regulations to Access to Education](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/32nd-annual-legal-issues-in-higher-education-conference-to-explore-topics-from-new-title-ix-regulations-to-access-to-education/) - UVM Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference will tackle topics including new Title IX regulations, campus safety, academic freedom, and more.
- [Adult Learners CAN Find Balance Between Parenting, Work, & School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/adult-learners-finding-balance/) - Considering going back to school? Learn tips for working parents who are considering taking a course or online certificate program.
- [UVM Medical Cannabis Certificate Helps a Michigan Dispensary Set the Bar High](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-medical-cannabis-certificate-helps-a-michigan-dispensary-set-the-bar-high/) - Apothecare medical director, Dr. Lisa Profera chose UVM's Cannabis Science and Medicine Certificate to help elevate her knowledge of evidence-based cannabis medicine.
- [4 Tips for Small Business Social Media Success](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/4-tips-for-small-business-social-media-success/) - Today’s consumers demand immediate access to companies; if you’re not on social media, it’s almost impossible to grow your brand. No matter the size of your company, it needs to have a presence on social media. So how do you get started? I wish there were a simple formula people could follow but every industry and business is different.
- [Tracking Down Vermont’s Endangered Plant Species with GIS](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tracking-down-vermonts-endangered-plant-species-with-gis/) - A geospatial computation course at UVM gave Rachel Tobler the opportunity to use spatial data to show why conserving land is key to the survival of endangered plants in Vermont.
- [When He Turned 50, Chris Kesler Became a Craft Brewer, and It’s His Most Successful Venture Yet](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/when-he-turned-50-chris-kesler-became-a-craft-brewer-and-its-his-most-successful-venture-yet/) - UVM Business of Craft Beer Certificate alumnus Chris Kesler explains how he launched a career in craft brewing and distilling in Vermont.
- [4 Craft Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2023](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/4-craft-beer-industry-trends-to-watch-in-2023/) - UVM craft brewing expert instructors share what they're keeping an eye on for craft beer industry trends in 2023.
- [Merchandising Innovations in Craft Brewery Brand Development and Storytelling](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/merchandising-innovations-in-craft-brewery-brand-development-and-storytelling/) - Learn how craft breweries are creating innovative merchandising video displays to share their brand story more effectively to consumers.
- [How to Plan a Successful Digital Marketing Capstone Project](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-plan-a-successful-digital-marketing-capstone-project/) - Learn how Digital Marketing Fundamental Certificate students build a successful capstone project by using a variety of digital channels taught throughout the eight-week course.
- [#FacultyFeature: Aaron Levy on Digital Trends & How to Choose a Digital Marketing Course](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/facultyfeature-aaron-levy-on-digital-trends-how-to-choose-a-digital-marketing-course-2/) - Learn how a digital marketing course, like the one from UVM, teaches you how to apply digital paid search strategies and tactics to your business or your clients.
- [How Upskill Vermont Helped this First-Generation College Grad Continue Her Education](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-upskill-vermont-helped-this-first-generation-college-grad-continue-her-education/) - Learn how UVM Upskill Vermont made continuing education for Erica not only financially accessible but flexible enough to fit into her work schedule.
- [How Adam Tschorn Brought his UVM Cannabis Education Back to the L.A. Times](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-adam-tschorn-brought-his-uvm-cannabis-education-back-to-the-l-a-times/) - UVM alumnus and senior features writer at the L.A. Times Adam Tschorn added a Cannabis Plant Biology credential to his cannabis reporting toolbox.
- [UVM Cannabis Certificate Programs Shed Light on Psilocybin](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-cannabis-program-psilocybin-biology-and-pharmacology/) - As the field of psychedelic research expands with additional evidence-based research, UVM expands the cannabis online certificate courses to include mushrooms, including how psilocybin and psilocin affect the human body.
- [When a Loved One is Dying, is Forgiveness Necessary? Perspective from an End-of-Life Doula.](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/when-a-loved-one-is-dying-is-forgiveness-necessary-perspective-from-an-end-of-life-doula/) - Feelings of grief and loss are often profound at the end of life—both for the dying and their loved ones. But what about forgiveness and finding inner peace? It’s more complicated.
- [Seeking Science: A Social Justice Professional Studies Cannabis at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/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.
- [#FacultyFeature: Business of Craft Beer Facilitator David Kennedy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/facultyfeature-business-of-craft-beer-facilitator-david-kennedy/) - From a career in finance to craft brewing, how David Kennedy traded in Wall Street for taprooms and became UVM's newest Business of Craft Beer course facilitator.
- [From Anthropology to Medicine, UVM Alum Returns for Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Program ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/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.
- [How to Learn and Apply Digital Marketing Strategies in Just 10 Weeks](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-to-learn-and-apply-digital-marketing-strategies-in-just-8-weeks/) - Digital marketers need to take education beyond the free, short online certificates if they want to advance in their careers.
- [Cannabis Legal Expert Robert Hoban Brushes Up on Botany at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/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.
- [How Web Analytics Can Help You Understand Your Customers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/how-web-analytics-can-help-you-understand-your-customers/) - Bounce rates. Page views. Acquisition. New vs. returning visitors. When it comes to web analytics, which metrics are the most important?
- [Social Media Marketers: 5 Tips to Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/social-media-marketers-5-tips-to-leverage-artificial-intelligence-ai/) - UVM digital marketing instructor and social media marketer, Tyler King, offers tips to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for social media marketing.
- [UpSkill Vermont Helps Professionals Return to School and Advance in Their Careers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/upskill-vermont-helps-professionals-return-to-school-and-advance-in-their-careers/) - Taking an online course at UVM through Upskill Vermont gave Rachel Cloutier confidence in her career change to digital marketing.
- [Ten Factors Impacting Craft Beer Sales in 2023](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/ten-factors-impacting-craft-beer-sales-in-2023/) - The craft brewing industry is experiencing growing pains as the industry tries to recover from the Coronavirus Pandemic. Craft beer industry excerpt and UVM instructor Jon Reynolds shares ten factors impacting craft beer sales in 2023.
- [Continuing Education on His Terms: Cannabis Brings Ricky Chagnon Back to School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/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.
- [High School Students Dig into Agroecology at UVM Summer Academy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/high-school-students-dig-into-agroecology-at-uvm-summer-academy/) - A new Summer Academy course creates the opportunity for high school students to dig into issues surrounding climate change, healthy food, and social justice.
- [Is Craft Beer Entering the Consolidation Era?](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/is-craft-beer-entering-the-consolidation-era/) - Within the craft beer industry, many breweries weigh the pros and cons of remaining independent or merging with larger corporations.
- [Brewery Business Operations Course Helps an Accountant See the Bigger Picture ](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/brewery-business-operations-course-helps-an-accountant-see-the-bigger-picture/) - Learning brewery business operations from the University of Vermont helped Wendy Fasciano better understand her role as an accountant at Bent Water Brewing.
- [Brewing Profits: Insights from Our Craft Beer Finance Expert](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/craft-beer-finance-expert/) - Meet our Craft Beer Finance and Accounting instructor, Audra Gaiziunas, M.B.A, a seasoned CFO and consultant, who shares strategic advice for brewers navigating a dynamic market landscape.
- [Becoming a Trailblazer: A Reporter's Journey to Cannabis Industry Expertise](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/reporters-success-cannabis-education/) - The world of cannabis is in constant motion. There’s policy to debate, studies to conduct, startups to launch, and money to be made. With the dizzying pace of change, you may find it hard to keep up – and hard to discern credible cannabis news from internet clickbait. In the fall of 2015, Jeremy Berke
- [UVM PACE and MedCerts Collaborate to Combat Vermont's Healthcare Shortage](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/uvm-pace-and-medcerts-collaborate-to-combat-vermonts-healthcare-shortage/) - A new partnership provides affordable, flexible, self-paced courses for adults to earn one of 14 professional medical and healthcare certificates.
- [Get to Know UVM OLLI Instructor Ron Miller: Historian, Publisher, Alternative Education Champion](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/get-to-know-uvm-olli-instructor-ron-miller-historian-publisher-alternative-education-champion/) - Champion of alternative and lifelong education Dr. Ron Miller joins the UVM OLLI team as a new instructor. ?

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- [Homepage](https://learn.uvm.edu/) - Choose from hundreds of online continuing education courses—plus in-person learning options, too. Meet your career goals and advance your skill set with UVM.
- [OLLI At UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/olli-on-campus-courses/) - Discover OLLI's on-campus courses for adults age 50+ at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont.
- [Central Vermont OLLI](https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/statewide/central-vermont/) - Explore OLLI at UVM Central Vermont’s classes and programs that inspire curiosity and lifelong learning across the community.
- [Pre-College Course Listing - June](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/pre-college/june/)
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- [Pre-College Course Listing - July](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/pre-college/july/)
- [Pre-College Course Listing](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/pre-college/) - Apply for a Pre-College Course in 3 Easy Steps Click the circle next to the course to apply Click the APPLY FOR YOUR SELECTED COURSE button Fill out the application If you are choosing to apply for more than 1 course, you will need to fill out an application for each course. Explore May courses
- [Apply Now](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/) - Discover a world of opportunities on our course, certificate, advanced degree, or educational program registration and application page. Get ready to kick start your educational journey today.
- [Fall Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/fall/) - HOW TO REGISTER AS A NEW UVM Advance/Non-Degree STUDENT: Complete the Pre-Registration form Within 1-2 business days you'll receive an email from the Registrar’s Office with further instructions Activate your UVM student account (also called your NetID) Log into MyUVM dashboard to register for course(s) Need help? Please reach out by filling out this contact
- [Summer Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/) - HOW TO REGISTER AS A NEW UVM Advance/Non-Degree STUDENT: Complete the Pre-Registration form Within 1-2 business days you'll receive an email from the Registrar’s Office with further instructions Activate your UVM student account (also called your NetID) Log into MyUVM dashboard to register for course(s) Need help? Please reach out by filling out this contact
- [Spring Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/spring/) - Apply for a Credit Course as a UVM Advance/Non-Degree Student in 3 Easy Steps: Click on the course to apply Choose your student type (Current UVM student, New UVM Advance/Non-Degree Student, etc.) Click APPLY NOW in the Apply for Credit Courses - New UVM Advance/Non-Degree Student section Spring Student Information
- [Pre-College Course Listing](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/spring/pre-college/) - Apply for a Credit Course in 3 Easy Steps: Click the circle next to the course to apply Click the APPLY FOR YOUR SELECTED COURSE button Fill out the application If you are choosing to apply for more than 1 course, you will need to fill out an application for each course. Spring Student Information
- [OLLI Statewide](https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/statewide/) - Find enriching OLLI courses for adults age 50+ at seven locations throughout Vermont and discover affordable, intellectually stimulating topics.
- [Green Mountain Work and Learn](https://learn.uvm.edu/employer-partnerships/green-mountain-work-and-learn/) - Details Step 1 High school students apply to the GMWL program in the spring prior to graduation. Our industry partners will provide the specific skills and criteria they are looking for to aid in the admissions process Step 2 Students admitted to the program will be guaranteed a year-long internship. First, they will participate in
- [Vermont Public Professional Development](https://learn.uvm.edu/employer-partnerships/vermont-public-professional-development/) - Choose from a variety of concise, affordable, and self-paced online courses designed to help you enhance your credentials, earn professional credits, or explore an area of career interest while balancing the demands of your busy life. For professional development, Vermont Public is pleased to provide its valued employees with the opportunity to upskill and take
- [Springfield OLLI](https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/statewide/springfield/) - Join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UVM Springfield for engaging courses and events designed for lifelong learners across Vermont.
- [St. Johnsbury OLLI](https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/statewide/st-johnsbury/)
- [St. Albans OLLI](https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/statewide/st-albans/) - Join OLLI at UVM St. Albans for educational programs and lectures that make lifelong learning exciting across northern Vermont.
- [Lamoille Valley OLLI](https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/statewide/lamoille-valley/) - Experience the joy of learning with OLLI at UVM Lamoille Valley — enriching courses and lectures for adults throughout Vermont.
- [Rutland OLLI](https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/statewide/rutland/) - Discover OLLI at UVM Rutland — University of Vermont lifelong learning courses that inspire adults to keep learning and connecting.
- [UVM Advance](https://learn.uvm.edu/advance/) - Looking to advance your career? Take the next step now
- [OLLI – Osher Lifelong Learning Institute](https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/) - Learn how the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) enriches the lives of adults 50+ through courses, travel opportunities, and events.
- [Hannaford Professional Development](https://learn.uvm.edu/employer-partnerships/hannaford-professional-development/) - OverviewCoursesDates and TimeCourse and Pricing Details Overview Choose from a variety of concise, affordable, and self-paced online courses designed to help you enhance your credentials, earn professional credits, or explore an area of career interest while balancing the demands of your busy life. For professional development, Hannaford is pleased to provide its valued employees with
- [Tuition, Financial Aid, & Scholarships](https://learn.uvm.edu/resources/tuition-financial-aid-and-scholarships/) - Learn about financial aid eligibility and payment options at UVM including payment plans and employer payment information.
- [First Time First Year (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/first-time-first-year-v2026/)
- [About Us](https://learn.uvm.edu/about/) - Get to know University of Vermont's Professional & Continuing Education division and learn about our mission, history, and leadership. Take your education to the next level through flexible, relevant courses and programs for both undergraduate and advanced degrees.
- [Pre-Registration](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/pre-registration/) - Use this pre-registration form if you are a new UVM Advance/Non-Degree student or need to reactivate your account. You will receive further instructions via email.
- [Post-Baccalaureate Speech Language Pathology Certificate Application](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/speech-language-pathology-masters-track-application/)
- [Mission and Vision](https://learn.uvm.edu/about/mission-and-vision/) - With a finger on the pulse of the rapidly evolving job market, UVM PACE is constantly adjusting its offerings to meet the changing needs of the workforce.
- [Submitted! Thank you for your Pre-College Application.](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/pre-college-hs/thank-you/) - You are not yet registered. Please read below. We emailed your parent/guardian a Parent/Guardian Approval Form. They must complete this Form before we can proceed further with your course application. The UVM Registrar’s Office will process complete applications within 1-2 business days. You will receive a registration confirmation via email once your application has been
- [Course](https://learn.uvm.edu/course/)
- [Pre-College Course Listing](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/fall/pre-college/) - Apply for a Pre-College Course in 3 Easy Steps Click the circle next to the course to apply Click the APPLY FOR YOUR SELECTED COURSE button Fill out the application If you are choosing to apply for more than 1 course, you will need to fill out an application for each course.
- [Chroma Professional Development](https://learn.uvm.edu/employer-partnerships/chroma-professional-development/) - OverviewDates and TimesCourse DetailsCertificate Programs and CoursesBusiness:Data Analytics:Engineering & Manufacturing: Overview Choose from a variety of concise, affordable, and self-paced online courses and certificate programs designed to help you enhance your credentials, earn professional credits, or explore an area of career interest while balancing the demands of your busy life. UVM Professional and Continuing Education
- [Online Education](https://learn.uvm.edu/online/) - Study online at the University of Vermont. Choose from 500+ accredited online courses and professional programs with flexible, asynchronous learning options
- [Week-by-Week Teaching Priorities ](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/teaching-your-online-course/week-by-week-teaching-priorities/) - Consistent engagement and communication foster a sense of community, keep learners motivated, and support learning outcomes. Be Present and Engaged Log in daily or as often as possible, but no less than at least 4 times during the 7-day week. Post a welcome announcement on Day 1 using a positive, inclusive tone. Be sure the announcement includes your contact info, and include a short welcome video. Here’s a great example from
- [Thank You](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/pre-registration/thank-you/)
- [Before Your Course Begins ](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/teaching-your-online-course/before-your-course-begins/) - Early preparation ensures a smooth start for both you and your learners, sets expectations, and helps prevent issues later in the term. Prepare your Brightspace course at least 5 days in advance of the course start date. We will load the course content for you, after which you should update the syllabus and the Getting
- [Developer](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/developer/) - Course Development Phases The course development process typically follows the phases below: PLAN: Discuss shared vision, audience, and outcomes DESIGN: Using the PACE Quality Rubric and grounded in best practices, design a course map to show alignments between learning and outcomes BUILD: Create the learning materials, and build the course in Brightspace and other tools
- [Payment Contract](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/preparing-to-work-at-uvm/payment-contract/) - Your payment contract for each course you are developing or teaching will be sent separately. You will be asked to confirm that all information in your payment contract is accurate; if you are teaching or developing multiple courses in an upcoming term, you will receive separate payment contracts to consider. You must accept your payment
- [Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/integrative-health-wellness-coaching/) - Application Instructions This program is available for current UVM students and students new to the University of Vermont. Current University Students should register through the CNHS department website. Students new to UVM should use the form below.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/preparing-to-work-at-uvm/terms-and-conditions/) - Confidential Information “Confidential Information” means all confidential information in oral, written, graphic, electronic or other form including, but not limited to financial, personal, personal identifying and commercial proprietary information, and any other data or information typically and reasonably considered confidential, that is disclosed, whether orally, visually or in writing. The use of Confidential Information is
- [Winter Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/winter/) - Apply for a Credit Course as a Non-Degree Student in 3 Easy Steps: Click APPLY NOW in the Apply for Credit Courses - New Non-Degree Student section Click on the course to apply Choose your student type (Current UVM student, New Non-Degree Student, etc.)
- [May Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/may/)
- [June Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/june/)
- [July Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/july/)
- [Book a Pre-Health Advisor](https://learn.uvm.edu/resources/book-advisor-pre-health/)
- [Integrative Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/integrative-health-inth/) - Application Instructions This program is available for current Professional and Continuing Education. Current University Students should register through the CNHS department website. Students new to UVM should using the form below.
- [Actuarial Science Certificate Application Form](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/actuarial-science/) - To apply to our Actuarial Science program, please input your information to the form on this page.
- [Computer Software Certificate Application Form](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/computer-software-certificate/) - To apply to the Computer Software Certificate program, please fill out your information to the form on this page.
- [Gerontology Certificate Application Form](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/gerontology-certificate/)
- [Hiring Letter](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/preparing-to-work-at-uvm/hiring-letter/) - Note: There are two documents you need to receive and accept to begin work at UVM: Hiring Letter (if you are not already on UVM’s payroll system) Payment Contract (for each active teaching assignment) We typically begin the hiring process 3 months prior to the work assignment begin date. Hiring Step One: Paperwork and I-9
- [Preparing to Work at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/preparing-to-work-at-uvm/) - To work at UVM you first need a hiring letter to set you up to be paid. For any specific work assignment such as developing a course as a subject-matter expert or teaching a course as an instructor, you will receive a payment contract indicating the payment amount. The pages in this section describe what
- [Summer Semester](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/summer-semester/) - This playbook provides academic units, departments, and Dean’s offices with comprehensive guidance for planning and managing UVM’s Summer Term (called Summer U for marketing purposes). It outlines policies, procedures, and best practices for course scheduling, budgeting, faculty hiring, and student support. The goal is to ensure a smooth, data-informed, and student-centered approach to summer operations
- [Pre-College Course Listing (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/pre-college-v2026/) - Apply for a Pre-College Course in 3 Easy Steps Click the circle next to the course to apply Click the APPLY FOR YOUR SELECTED COURSE button Fill out the application If you are choosing to apply for more than 1 course, you will need to fill out an application for each course. Explore May courses
- [Pre-College Course Listing (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/pre-college-v2026/) - Apply for a Pre-College Course in 3 Easy Steps Click the circle next to the course to apply Click the APPLY FOR YOUR SELECTED COURSE button Fill out the application If you are choosing to apply for more than 1 course, you will need to fill out an application for each course.
- [Fall Courses (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/fall-v2026/) - HOW TO REGISTER AS A NEW UVM Advance/Non-Degree STUDENT: Complete the Pre-Registration form Within 1-2 business days you'll receive an email from the Registrar’s Office with further instructions Activate your UVM student account (also called your NetID) Log into MyUVM dashboard to register for course(s) Need help? Please reach out by filling out this contact
- [Course (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/course-2026/)
- [Spring Courses (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/spring-v2026/) - Apply for a Credit Course as a UVM Advance/Non-Degree Student in 3 Easy Steps: Click on the course to apply Choose your student type (Current UVM student, New UVM Advance/Non-Degree Student, etc.) Click APPLY NOW in the Apply for Credit Courses - New UVM Advance/Non-Degree Student section Spring Student Information
- [Pre-College Course Listing (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/spring/pre-college-v2026/) - Apply for a Credit Course in 3 Easy Steps: Click the circle next to the course to apply Click the APPLY FOR YOUR SELECTED COURSE button Fill out the application If you are choosing to apply for more than 1 course, you will need to fill out an application for each course. Spring Student Information
- [Summer Courses (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer-v2026/) - HOW TO REGISTER AS A NEW UVM Advance/Non-Degree STUDENT: Complete the Pre-Registration form Within 1-2 business days you'll receive an email from the Registrar’s Office with further instructions Activate your UVM student account (also called your NetID) Log into MyUVM dashboard to register for course(s) Need help? Please reach out by filling out this contact
- [July Courses (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/july-v2026/)
- [June Courses (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/june-v2026/)
- [May Courses (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/may-v2026/)
- [Pre-College Course Listing - July (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/july-v2026/)
- [Pre-College Course Listing - June (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/pre-college/june-v2026/)
- [Pre-College Course Listing - May (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/summer/pre-college/may-v2026/)
- [Winter Courses (v2026)](https://learn.uvm.edu/courses/winter-courses-v2026/) - Apply for a Credit Course as a Non-Degree Student in 3 Easy Steps: Click APPLY NOW in the Apply for Credit Courses - New Non-Degree Student section Click on the course to apply Choose your student type (Current UVM student, New Non-Degree Student, etc.)
- [Playbook Launchpad](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/)
- [Inquiry Confirmation](https://learn.uvm.edu/resources/inquiry-confirmation/)
- [After the Course Ends ](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/teaching-your-online-course/after-the-course-ends/) - Timely closure and reflection support learners’ academic progress and continuous improvement for instructors and programs. Provide final grading within one week of course end. Enter your final grades in Brightspace within 7 calendar days of the last date of the course. Review your course evaluations to incorporate feedback into future teaching.
- [Resources and Support](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/resources-and-support/) - Help for Students and Instructors Shortcuts to UVM Resources for Students: Helpdesk for technical issues UVM Office of Accessibility Services Center for Academic Success: Learning Support/Tutoring UVM Library Resources for non-credit learners Shortcuts to UVM Resources for Teaching: Center for Teaching and Learning Teaching Resources Resources for Online Faculty Brightspace links: Brightspace: Helpful Links for
- [Classroom Policies ](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/classroom-policies/) - Part of your responsibilities as the instructor is directing students to PACE regarding refund requests and administering policies on late work. In this section of the playbook you’ll receive detailed guidance on how do handle both of these scenarios with dignity. Refunds If a student needs to cancel their attendance, they must notify PACE Student
- [Instructor Playbook ](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/) - Dear Colleagues, We’re so glad you are here. Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to share your expertise, know that you are at the heart of our learning community. Your dedication, creativity, and care make a real difference in the lives of our learners. This guide is more than a
- [OLLI Travel](https://learn.uvm.edu/osher-lifelong-learning/olli-travel/) - Travel around the world with OLLI members while exploring themes and conversations learned in OLLI courses and lectures.
- [Thank you for your interest in summer courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/thank-you/summer-courses/)
- [Incubator](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/year-round/incubator/) - Accelerating Program Launch & Success PACE’s Incubator Fund provides seed funding for high-growth, mission-aligned programs to fast-track development and launch. These funds can cover upfront costs such as course design, faculty stipends, bring-to-market campaigns, and other agreed-upon expenses to bring online or low-residency programs to market quickly. The model supports early and mid-stage growth, transitioning
- [UVM Advance (non-degree)](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/year-round/shared-programs/uvm-advance/) - Pre-College: Year-round programs (academic year and summer) that allow high school students to earn UVM credit. PACE manages the Summer Academy program, tuition vouchers, student services, and operational support for this population. General Non-Degree: Individual course enrollments for learners not currently pursuing a degree, including professionals seeking skill enhancement or individuals exploring academic interests. These
- [Online Education](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/year-round/shared-programs/online-education/) - Non-Master's Credentials: Graduate certificates and micro-certificates provide targeted, career-focused pathways. Graduate Degrees: Fully online master’s programs aligned with market demand. Launching a new online graduate program is a collaborative process between PACE and the academic unit and generally follow a timeline such as this: Idea & Concept Development: Faculty and unit leadership identify program concepts
- [Services](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/year-round/services/) - PACE is a full-service unit not unlike a stand-alone college on campus, including: Enrollment Strategy & Management Develop coordinated recruitment plans, including digital marketing campaigns and lead-nurture workflows Provide centralized admissions processing for credit and non-credit programs Deliver regular enrollment reporting, dashboards, and trend analysis to inform decision-making Program Development & Launch Partner with academic
- [Academic Unit & PACE Collaboration Playbook](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/)
- [Student Outreach & Support](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/summer-semester/student-outreach-support/) - Marketing & Communications Summer U (the “brand” for summer semester) is managed by PACE on behalf of the university. Additionally, PACE designs and executes on a full marketing and promotions plan each year beginning no later than November 1. This plan changes based on historical analyses and channel conversion from the previous year, though common
- [Budget & Revenue Management](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/summer-semester/budget-revenue-management/) - Summer budgeting begins once the initial course build is complete and follows a structured sequence to ensure timely and accurate planning, approvals, and payroll processing. The following represents that sequence: Initial Course Build CompleteDepartments finalize course information in Banner, including CRNs, assigned or placeholder faculty, scheduled dates, number of credits, and maximum enrollment. Once complete,
- [Scheduling Information](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/summer-semester/scheduling-information/) - We have adopted a data-informed practice to help academic units serve learners most effectively. We ask departments to: Review prior enrollment trends and student demand, Prioritize high-enrollment and high-impact courses, Minimize course conflicts within majors, Balance online, hybrid, and on-campus offerings, and Consider course sequencing and timing to support completion pathways. Banner Section Management &
- [Hiring Processes](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/summer-semester/hiring-processes/) - Faculty Recruitment Departments are responsible for identifying qualified faculty for summer courses in time for them to be hired before the course starts. Recruitment should begin as soon as the course build opens to allow sufficient time for review, approval, and contract processing. UVM HR requires finalized information in advance of contract start dates. Units
- [Timeline & Key Milestones](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/summer-semester/timeline-key-milestones/) - Below is a general planning framework for the upcoming Summer term (this playbook is updated annually by October 1). A full list of each task can be viewed in PACE’s Summer Checklist
- [Shared Programs](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/year-round/shared-programs/) - UVM PACE partners with academic units across campus to design, launch, and sustain programs that expand access to learning and generate new revenue streams. Together, we serve a wide spectrum of learners, including non-degree (branded as “UVM Advance”), online degree, and non-credit/workforce development.
- [Year-Round](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/year-round/) - UVM’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) is your gateway to reaching diverse learners and expanding academic impact. As a strategic campus partner, PACE collaborates with academic units and institutes to deliver flexible, high-quality programs that meet today’s evolving educational needs. Together, we fulfill the promise of the lifelong, 60-year curriculum—engaging pre-college learners, adults seeking career
- [Non-Credit](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/academic-unit-playbook/year-round/shared-programs/non-credit/) - Open Enrollment Non-Credit: Short courses, certificates, and other programs for professionals and lifelong learners. PACE provides instructional design, registration system setup, student support, and marketing. Full offerings supported by the unit can be found here: UVM Professional and Continuing Education - University of Vermont Employer Partnerships & Workforce Development: in-person and online workshops and institutes designed
- [Special Roles and Notes ](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/teaching-your-online-course/special-roles-and-notes/) - Some courses and roles have unique requirements—following these ensures compliance and quality for specialized programs. Example: If co-teaching with an expert facilitator (e.g., veterinarian), identify module discussions that benefit from their input each week.
- [Teaching Your Online Course ](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/teaching-your-online-course/) - The value that students receive in an online course is largely dependent on their interactions with you, the instructor. This section outlines the things that you need to do ahead of time to make the course ready for students. You also will learn how to make your presence felt in the course, along with what
- [Time Management ](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/effective-online-teaching/time-management/) - Managing larger sections requires strong organization, clear communication, and strategies that promote peer collaboration. Bigger classes can foster rich peer learning—here are some tips to balance engagement with efficiency. Preparation & Organization Prep your course as early as possible. Enter due dates for all graded items in Brightspace and in your syllabus. Be sure you’ve
- [Humanizing Your Online Course ](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/effective-online-teaching/humanizing-your-online-course/) - Online courses can feel impersonal, but intentional strategies create connection and belonging—key drivers of engagement and learning. Why It Matters A strong sense of community boosts confidence, participation, and persistence. Social presence—your visible, authentic engagement—helps students feel they matter. How to Humanize Your Course Show Yourself: Share your enthusiasm for the subject, personal insights about
- [Effective Online Teaching  ](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/instructor-playbook/effective-online-teaching/) - To better help you understand our course structures and our teaching principles, we share with you here our teaching and learning values. We are excited to have you join our culture and embody these guiding principles in our practices: Learner-Centered Learning: Design every course and interaction with the diverse needs, backgrounds, and aspirations of your
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- [Dean/Director](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/dean-director/) - Access the UVM Online Playbook for Deans and Directors — University of Vermont guidance for managing and expanding online programs.
- [Book a Pre-College Advisor](https://learn.uvm.edu/resources/book-advisor-pre-college/) - Book a UVM Pre-College advisor to plan your University of Vermont courses, explore options, and get expert guidance for success.
- [Events](https://learn.uvm.edu/events/) - Discover upcoming UVM events, workshops, and learning opportunities designed to inspire growth and connect the University of Vermont community.
- [Academic Collaboration](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/dean-director/academic-collaboration/) - Partnering with PACE Driving Enrollment, Impact, and Innovation UVM’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) is here to help your academic unit grow, adapt, and thrive. By working together, we can build a predictable, strategic rhythm for collaboration—ensuring your programs meet enrollment goals, have the resources they need, and generate measurable financial impact. Through our partnership,
- [Programs](https://learn.uvm.edu/programs/) - Discover hundreds of flexible continuing education options, tailored for working professionals seeking certifications or university coursework to achieve their goals.
- [Program Management](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/dean-director/program-management/) - Faculty and Instructor Recruitment and Management PACE Program Teaching Model The following framework for academic unit engagement with PACE will cultivate growth and scale opportunities, and also fortify relationships between the academic units and PACE to ensure offerings that are designed and taught with fidelity and quality. Program development in partnership with PACE occurs across
- [Instructor Responsibilities](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/facilitator/) - Contracts and Stipend Rates Confirm all information in your contract is accurate Sign and return your contract to PACE Finance Stipend Rates: 0.5 CHE course (23 student engagement hours): $1200 1.0 CHE course (45 student engagement hours): $2400 2.0 CHE course (90 student engagement hours): $4800 3.0 CHE course (135 student engagement hours): $7200 (CHE:
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- [Prelock Online Teaching Award](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-teaching/) - Past Winners Purpose of Award The award recognizes superior online synchronous and asynchronous teaching, provides models of excellence for fellow faculty, and encourages all faculty to continue to improve and advance their online teaching pedagogy. It is named in honor of Provost Patricia Prelock, an early adopter of online teaching at UVM. The award recipients
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- [Employer Partnerships](https://learn.uvm.edu/employer-partnerships/) - Empower your teams and increase company performance through employee partnerships with UVM PACE. We provide cutting-edge training to help your business succeed and ensure your employees are better qualified for advancement and retention.
- [Support for Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/resources/support-for-students/) - Explore support resources for students at the University of Vermont. We are dedicated to helping you access UVM.
- [Program Development](https://learn.uvm.edu/online-playbook/dean-director/program-development/) - Managing the Development Timeline When bringing a program from conception to launch, PACE follows a structured process and timeline to rigorously evaluate program viability. This includes comprehensive reviews by all PACE functional areas to ensure the program has the necessary resources and support for success. Below is an example process and timeline for program development:
- [Continued Subscription](https://learn.uvm.edu/resources/continued-subscription/) - Why Choose Continued Through UVM? Your Alma Mater, Your CEUs: Through this partnership, UVM alumni and healthcare professionals can continue their professional development while learning from UVM faculty and top industry experts. This means you’ll gain the knowledge you need from the same trusted educators who fueled your academic growth. Support Your University: When you
- [Post Baccalaureate Medical Laboratory Science](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/post-baccalaureate-medical-laboratory-science/) - Within this application, you will be asked to provide the following information which you may wish to prepare ahead of time: Unofficial transcripts from institutions attended. Contact info for two individuals who can write a recommendation for you. Personal statement describing your reasons for wishing to pursue a career in health care. Include any medical-related
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- [Affordable Nonprofit Courses for Greater Impact and Growth](https://learn.uvm.edu/employer-partnerships/affordable-nonprofit-courses/) - Give your mission the best shot at success. More than 75 percent of nonprofits[1] [2] say demand for their services has increased in the past five years. And yet, almost half say their ability to meet those needs has decreased. How will you do your mission justice through staffing shortages, funding challenges, and expense increases? The
- [Americorps](https://learn.uvm.edu/employer-partnerships/americorps/) - Employers can partner with UVM for specialized and custom training programs designed for nonprofit and government agencies.
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- [Sustainability & Leadership](https://learn.uvm.edu/employer-partnerships/sustainability-and-leadership/) - Powered by MindEdge, a UVM Partner.
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- [Healthcare](https://learn.uvm.edu/employer-partnerships/healthcare/) - Hone Your Skills with UVM.
- [Multimedia](https://learn.uvm.edu/multimedia/) - Summer Academy at The University of Vermont is an immersive, academically challenging 4-week program designed for high school students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and are interested in earning college credits while exploring a relevant academic interest. Summer Academy courses are designed specifically for and enroll only pre-college students.UVM's Summer Academy offers
- [Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program Application](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/post-baccalaureate-pre-medical/) - Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program Application A complete application consists of two parts. Please read the application instructions before you apply. Note that you will need a credit card for the $50 application fee at the end of this application. If you are interested in applying to the UVM Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program through the Centralized Application Service
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- [Public Health Offerings](https://learn.uvm.edu/upskill-public-health/) - UVM, in collaboration with the Upskill Vermont scholarship program, is thrilled to offer eligible Vermont residents a pathway into the world of public health. Your Path, Your Pace: How It Works: Browse the Courses: Explore the eight courses listed below and see what is available. Choose Your Courses: Select up to two courses that resonate
- [Summer Academy: Adventures in Neuroscience](https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/summer-academy-adventures-neuroscience/)
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## Action Pages

- [Intro to UAS and Geospatial Applications](https://learn.uvm.edu/go/uas-geospatial-applications-gis-certificate/) - This course is designed for professionals and students to build high-demand skills in drone mapping and geospatial applications. UVM's GIS Certificate is 100% online.
- [Intro to GIS](https://learn.uvm.edu/go/intro-to-gis-certificate-program/) - Intro to GIS: Gain an understanding of practical GIS techniques through expert instruction and hands-on experience. UVM's GIS Certificate is 100% online.
- [Visiting Undergrads](https://learn.uvm.edu/go/visiting-undergrads/) - You have big goals for your degree, but you also deserve a summer that actually feels like a break. At the University of Vermont Summer University, we make it easy for visiting undergraduate and graduate students to advance their education without putting their summer plans on hold. Whether you want to knock out a challenging
- [Summer Academy Content Creators](https://learn.uvm.edu/go/summer-academy-content-creators/) - We’re excited to offer a fun Digital Content Project for Summer Academy students during the Summer 2025 session. These activities and prizes are accessible for both Residential and Commuting students, and created to be fun and engaging while the students are attending classes both on campus and at home as online students. What: Create FUN
- [2025 Programs with Summer Course Offerings](https://learn.uvm.edu/go/2025-programs-with-summer-course-offerings/) - Programs School Library Media Specialist The school library media courses are offered as standalone courses that are aligned with the school librarian endorsement for Vermont educators, or as a strand within the Master of Education program within the College of Education and Social Services. Our six school library media courses are offered in a two-year cycle,

## Instructors

- [Carla Archuletta, MA, LPC/MHSP-S, FT, NCC](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/carla-archuletta-ma-lpc-mhsp-s-ft-ncc/) - Carla Archuletta, MA, LPC/MHSP-S, FT, NCC is a licensed professional counselor, educator, speaker, and Fellow in Thanatology specializing in grief, trauma, serious illness, dementia, and end-of-life care. As an instructor and curriculum developer for the University of Vermont's professional certificate programs, she is committed to preparing professionals and community members to support others through some
- [Paige Brochu](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/paige-brochu/) - Dr. Brochu is the current director of the University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Lab and research assistant professor in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. She is a UVM undergraduate alum and went on to gain both her Masters and PhD from Boston University School of Public Health. Her research focuses on the
- [Gerald M. Herrera](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/gerald-m-herrera/) - An alumni of UVM, Dr. Herrera returned to UVM in 2019 as a Research Assistant Professor. Dr. Herrera's research is focused on understanding the basic physiology of the lower urinary tract, with a particular emphasis on the smooth muscle of the urinary bladder. He is especially interested in the ion channels that regulate the function
- [Lara Kalix-Crisafi, MSN](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/lara-kalix-crisafi-msn/) - Lara grew up in Philadelphia and attended James Madison University in Virginia where she received a degree in psychology. She worked as a foster care caseworker in Philadelphia before returning to school at Thomas Jefferson for her bachelor's in nursing. She worked for 10 years as a nurse in pediatrics and obstetrics and completed her Women's Health
- [Julie Thompson, DO, FACOG, IFMCP, MSCP](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/julie-thompson-do-facog-ifmcp-mscp/) - Dr. Julie Thompson is passionate about supporting health from adolescence through menopause. Julie is a board certified gynecologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner offering up to date and patient centered menopausal care. As an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, she focuses on health and wellness by addressing the root causes of common gynecologic, hormonal,
- [Michelle W. Thornhill](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/michelle-w-thornhill/) - Michelle W. Thornhill is an instructor in the University of Vermont End-of-Life Doula and Grief & Bereavement Certificate Programs and a University of Vermont Prelock Award for Excellence in Online Teaching nominee. She is a grief specialist, end-of-life doula, and cultural historian. As Founder and CEO of Legacy & Hope, LLC, she provides systems-based support for
- [Regan Wendell (she, they)](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/regan-wendell-she-they/) - Regan Wendell (she,they), is an āyurvedic health counselor, death doula, and grief tender. They are a community organizer and community care advocate. They are also so much more than titles and check boxes. Regan received āyurvedic training through The Kripalu School Of Āyurveda, and death doula training through Going With Grace and the University Of
- [Alison E. Reynoso, MPH](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/alison-e-reynoso/) - For over 15 years, Alison E Reynoso (Master’s of Public Health) has supported those at the end of their lives and their loved ones as a Hospice Volunteer Manager and most recently as a Bereavement Counselor with VNS Health (Visiting Nurse Services Health) in New York City, since 2009. As an accomplished professional, she has a proven ability
- [Laura Delva, MSW, LCSW](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/laura-delva/) - Laura is a graduate of the UVM EoLD certificate program. Originally from Wisconsin, Laura brings a genuine smile and passion to care for people. She previously taught special education before obtaining a Masters of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University. It wasn’t long before she found her calling in death and dying. Laura has been
- [Summer Brooks](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/summer-brooks-2/) - Summer is a Registered Veterinary Technician who specializes in supporting pets and their owners through all aspects of the end-of-life journey, including geriatric and hospice care, euthanasia, aftercare, and pet loss. She was also part of a research group with the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy. This group has investigated a variety of end-of-life topics
- [Summer Brooks](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/summer-brooks/) - Summer is a Registered Veterinary Technician who specializes in supporting pets and their owners through all aspects of the end-of-life journey, including geriatric and hospice care, euthanasia, aftercare, and pet loss. She was also part of a research group with the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy. This group has investigated a variety of end-of-life topics
- [Tracy Tyson, MD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/tracy-tyson-md/)
- [Richard Bounds, MD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/richard-bounds-md/)
- [Leila Amiri, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/leila-amiri-phd/) - Leila Amiri, PhD, is Dean for Admissions at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, where she leads holistic admissions and faculty development and teaches in a Professionalism, Communication, and Reflection course. With nearly two decades of experience across U.S. medical schools, she brings a distinctive non-clinician perspective to physician
- [Phillip A. Beverly](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/phillip-a-beverly/) - Phillip A. Beverly is an experienced facilitator and public policy leader who designs and delivers workshops on emotional intelligence and emotional literacy across a wide range of settings. A Certified Training Leader with the ManKind Project International, he has led leadership, diversity, and emotional development training in the U.S. and abroad and serves on the
- [Dorothy Horn](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/dorothy-horn/) - Dorothy Horn is a Lecturer in Environmental Sciences and Geospatial Technologies at the University of Vermont’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on, interdisciplinary learning, with a focus on spatial analysis, environmental data science, and equity-centered applications of GIS. She teaches courses in environmental science, hydrology, coastal systems, and geospatial technologies,
- [J. Dennis Baldwin](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/j-dennis-baldwin/) - Area of Interest Archaeology, Remote Sensing, Lidar, Water Management, Subsistence and Settlement Patterns I am a PhD student in Geography at the University of Texas at Austin, originally from Ithaca, New York. I recently finished my MA in Geography at UT Austin, and have a BA in Anthropology and a BS in Biology from the
- [Deidre Zoll](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/deidre-zoll/) - Area of Interest Environmental justice, environmental racism, climate risks, climate adaptation, social vulnerability Bio I’m a postdoctoral fellow in Integrated Biology at the University of Texas at Austin. I finished my Ph.D. in Community and Regional Planning at the University of Texas at Austin. My research investigates the connections between city-led climate adaptation planning and
- [Alejandro Prieto](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/alejandro-prieto/) - Area of Interest Wetlands, landscape ecology, basic habitat suitability, watershed analysis, salt marsh ecology, historical analysis, climate/wetness indexes and remote sensing. Bio Greetings! I'm Alejandro Prieto and I was born and raised in Connecticut but performed my undergraduate studies at St. John's University in Queens, New York. There, I found my interest in Ecology and
- [Lukas Kopacki, CCF](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/lukas-kopacki/) - Areas of Interest Forestry, forest carbon, fish and wildlife science, natural resources, hydrology, dashboard development, workflow automation, remote sensing, climate modeling, botany Bio I graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in Forestry, with concentrations in GIS and computer science. My professional career has spanned both timberland investment and forest carbon, with my
- [Robert E. Gramling, MD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/robert-e-gramling-md/) - Bob Gramling, M.D., D.Sc. is the Holly & Bob Miller Chair in Palliative Medicine and Tenured Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Vermont. Bob is the Chief of the UVM Division of Palliative Medicine, where his compassionate team cares for and about thousands of seriously ill people every year. He is the PI
- [Niki Vettel, M.A., M.Ed.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/niki-vettel/) - Niki Vettel is a Certified Grief Educator, Certified Master Life Coach, and a registered pet therapy handler. She holds Master’s degrees in Communication (University of Buffalo) and Clinical Counseling Psychology (Cambridge College), as well as holding a Certificate in Animals and Human Health from University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. She is a
- [Ginger Cloud, LCMHC, LADC, PATP](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/ginger-cloud/) - Ginger Cloud is a Vermont licensed mental health, licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and a certified psychedelic therapy provider through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute of Boulder, Colorado. Ginger has been practicing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for the past three years in private practice and has been in the counseling field for fifteen years. Ginger approaches therapy from a Buddhist Psychology perspective and integrates techniques from sensorimotor, internal
- [Matilda Garrido, MS, MSB, FT](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/matilda-garrido/) - Matilda Garrido is a certified thanatologist and a Fellow in Thanatology (through the Association for Death Education and Counseling) and holds master's degrees in thanatology and bioethics. She has extensive experience working with the dying, families of the dying, and the bereaved. Matilda is focused on normalizing the experience of grief and reducing death fears
- [Frances Pope, LPC/S, LAC, LCMHC](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/frances-pope-hewitt/) - Frances Pope, LPC/S, LPCC, LAC, LCMHC, is a graduate of the University of Vermont’s Professional and Continuing Education training in the End-of-Life Doula professional certificate and the Companion Animal End of Life Doula professional certificate. Frances is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC/S) and a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) in the state of South Carolina,
- [Greg Brown](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/greg-brown/) - Greg Brown is an end-of-life doula living in Columbus, Ohio. His private doula practice, Armonia Maxima, LLC, particularly welcomes opportunities to meet the needs of LGBTQIA+ clients and people whose support systems and family/friend networks are atypical. In the role of Family Services Coordinator for Central Ohio’s Organ Procurement Organization, Greg recently wrapped up two
- [Diane Button](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/diane-button/) - Diane Button is a founding partner of the Bay Area End-of-Life Doula Alliance in Northern California, a frequent podcast guest, and best-selling author of several books related to end-of-life, meaningful living, and the growing impact of death doulas worldwide. Along with being an instructor at the University of Vermont’s End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program, she was a former board member
- [Heather Caulfield Mills](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/heather-caulfield-mills/) - Heather is an end-of-life doula and one of the first graduates of the UVM program. She is passionate about serving her clients and their loved ones throughout their journey - honoring each client’s wishes for their death. She lives in Vermont with her husband and two small children. She is an award-winning writer and has
- [Virginia Chang, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/virginia-chang/) - Virginia Chang, Ph.D., is a certified end-of-life doula, educator, author, and founder of Till The Last. She works with the dying and their families/caregivers to approach end of life in a positive, meaningful, and affirming way. She supports clients one-on-one and helps to advocate for and realize their needs and wishes. She works as a
- [Tessa Cone](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/tessa-cone/) - Tessa Cone is an end-of-life doula, a yoga teacher, Hospice Volunteer and a senior instructor for UVM’s EOL doula courses. Joining the Instructional Team in 2019 as part of the first expansion of UVM’s EOL Doula Professional Certificate Program, Tessa has had the great honor of having many hundreds of graduates of UVM’s EOL Doula
- [Angela Shook](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/angela-shook/) - Angela Shook is an end-of-life doula, Hospice volunteer and the Past President of the National End-of-Life-Doula Alliance (NEDA). She served on The NEDA board from 2018 to 2022 and has earned the NEDA Proficiency Badge. She is a graduate of the UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program, UVM Companion Animal Certificate Program and numerous other
- [Sarah Hill](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/sarah-hill/) - Sarah is an end-of-life doula, operating in the Bay Area in California. She established her private practice, East Bay Doula for the Dying LLC in 2019, and is a partner at the Bay Area End of Life Doula Alliance (ELDA). Sarah’s clients describe her as approaching her work from an emotionally engaged and intuitively aware
- [Emma Acker](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/emma-acker/) - Emma Acker is an End-of-Life Doula and artist. In 2021, she founded All’s Well Initiative to provide compassionate end-of-life care across the socioeconomic spectrum of NYC. All’s Well also cultivates a growing EOLD network by hosting bimonthly, in-real-life gatherings that provide support and education in an environment conducive to exploring the personal EOL doula journey. Emma is
- [Hannah Button](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/hannah-button/) - Hannah is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and a certified end-of-life doula practicing with the Bay Area End-of-Life Doula Alliance. She received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family, and child counseling from Palo Alto University. She is a published author, and a proud alumna of the
- [Cryst'l Scheer, CT](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/crystl-scheer/) - Cryst’l Scheer is a NEDA-proficient end-of-life doula who is dedicated to advancing compassionate and client-centered end-of-life care through education, advocacy, and meaningful community engagement. With over eight years of hands-on hospice and end-of-life education experience, she blends practical expertise with a heartfelt approach rooted in dignity and respect for autonomy. Cryst'l is a certified thanatologist
- [Deborah Aronson, VMD, CVMA](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/deborah-aronson-vmd-cvma/) - Deborah Aronson is a veterinarian specializing in palliative care and humane in-home end-of-life services for companion animals. She has devoted her career to this field since 2008, inspired by the experience of helping her own beloved cat pass peacefully at home. Dr. Aronson has founded multiple in-home palliative and end-of-life practices, most recently Twilight Range
- [Ken Gorczyca, DVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/ken-gorczyca/) - Born in Philadelphia, Dr. Ken Gorczyca (he/him) has a diverse background, life experiences and interests. He graduated from the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine and started practicing in the Castro District of San Francisco at the dawn of the AIDS Pandemic in 1984. Ken learned to be a death doula by being
- [Kerry Muhovich, DVM, MPH, CCRP, CAMVP](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kerry-muhovich-dvm-mph-ccrp-camvp/) - Dr. Kerry Muhovich (she/her) is a 2001 Colorado State University college of veterinary medicine graduate. Dr. Muhovich is also a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner since 2015. She earned her certificate in canine arthritis management in 2025. Kerry is also a tireless advocate for public health, having earned a masters degree in public health before vet
- [Bernice Garnett](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/bernice-garnett/) - Dr. Garnett is the Adam and Abigail Burack Green and Gold Associate Professor in the Department of Education in the College of Education and Social Services (CESS), with a secondary appointment in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She teaches across CESS undergraduate and graduate programs including Education Leadership and Policy Studies and Special
- [Jessica DeMink-Carthew](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jessica-demink-carthew/) - Jessica DeMink-Carthew's scholarship and teaching centers on supporting middle grades educators in creating and advocating for socially just learning environments for young adolescents. Her current research and teaching projects are focused on social justice education and teacher advocacy. She is an experienced educator who has taught in France, Michigan, and Hawaii. Her areas of expertise
- [Peter Knox](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/peter-knox/) - Dr. Peter Knox is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Vermont. His research areas include Community Schools, rural education, education policy, and family-school-community partnerships. Approaches his scholarship through a lens of equity/social justice in educational settings, Dr. Knox has a strong interest in and experience working in partnership
- [Shana Jackson Haines](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/shana-jackson-haines/) - Dr. Shana Haines works with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in the Special Education and Education for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity programs. She is also the co-Director for the PhD in Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health and Inclusive Education (SHIE). Her background includes service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa and
- [Aishwarya P. Joshi](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/aishwarya-p-joshi/) - Dr. Aishwarya Joshi is a licensed mental health professional, counselor educator, and scholar whose work centers on the globalization of counseling and counselor education. Her clinical and research interests include trauma-informed counseling, inclusive cultural competencies, and integrating mental health services into public policy. With over a decade of national and international experience, Dr. Joshi is
- [Robin Hausheer](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/robin-hausheer/) - Dr. Robin Hausheer is a counselor educator and national board certified counselor who previously served as a school counselor working with at-risk populations. Her teaching interests include preparing school counselors in program development, evaluation, and evidence-based practices. Her teaching practices incorporate creative strategies for student exploration of clinical approaches to support clients. As a researcher,
- [Anna Elliott](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/anna-elliott/) - Dr. Anna Elliott's teaching and supervision is grounded in a social constructivist philosophy where collaboration and empowerment are central. Her coursework as an instructor has included multicultural awareness, family theories, rural counseling, diagnosis, trauma, and clinical lab courses. As an active mental health clinician, she specializes in working with families, adolescents, and trauma recovery from
- [Jessica Strolin-Goltzman, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jessica-strolin-goltzman/) - Dr. Strolin-Goltzman is an implementation scholar who has received several state and federal research grants on the implementation of trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to enhancing child well-being. She conducts interdisciplinary evaluation and implementation research in child welfare, mental health, and school settings. She has taught research and practice courses in Social Work and Education. Her
- [Beth Hankes](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/beth-hankes/) - Beth Hankes (she/her) is the Founder and CEO of Earth and Salt, the modern adult store, an AASECT-certified Sex Educator, and coach at Earth and Salt Sex Education Coaching. After concurrent years of identifying self-repression, questioning her sexual desires, and health issues, she was inspired to open Earth and Salt. With Earth and Salt, her
- [Julie Raymond-Yakoubian, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/julie-raymond-yakoubian-phd/) - Julie Raymond-Yakoubian, PhD, is a graduate of the University of Vermont’s Professional and Continuing Education training in the End-of-Life Doula professional certificate, the Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula professional certificate, and the End-of-Life Doula Business Foundations professional certificate. Julie has also trained with other experienced end-of-life doula and home funeral guide mentors and has been an
- [Julie Raymond-Yakoubian, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/julie-raymond-yakoubian-phd-2/) - Julie Raymond-Yakoubian, PhD, is a graduate of the University of Vermont’s Professional and Continuing Education training in the End-of-Life Doula professional certificate, the Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula professional certificate, and the End-of-Life Doula Business Foundations professional certificate. Julie has also trained with other experienced end-of-life doula and home funeral guide mentors and has been an
- [Kelly Schulze](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kelly-schulze/) - Kelly brings a wealth of experience in GIS, photography, and UAS operations. They split their duties between supervising the SAL’s undergraduate workforce and running UAS missions. Kelly has a passion for quality and works to ensure that our projects meet the highest standards. Their UAS work has ranged from mapping dry lake beds to quantifying
- [Lauren Cresanti](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/lauren-cresanti/) - Lauren Cresanti is a member of the SAL’s Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) Team, serving as a UAS Technician. She began her work with the team as a UVM undergraduate student and after graduating with a B.S in Environmental Sciences and minor in Geospatial Technologies, she began working full time as a member of the UAS
- [Adam Zylka](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/adam-zylka/) - Adam is the Assistant Director for Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS), bringing together his extensive academic and industry experience in leveraging UAS technology for disaster response, conservation, engineering, and humanitarian applications. He leads UVM’s UAS Program, which has developed a national reputation for cutting-edge environmental research and applied emergency response since being established in 2013. Adam supports
- [Scott Reeves](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/scott-reeves/) - Scott Reeves grew up in a family deeply rooted in the ski industry, a passion that shaped his lifelong love of mountain recreation. His career began working for his father as a ski instructor at Catamount Ski Area, where he developed hands-on experience in the sport and hospitality aspects of ski operations. Scott attended Lyndon
- [Shannon Dunfey-Konvicka](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/shannon-dunfey-konvicka/) - Shannon Dunfey-Konvicka brings over a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and strategic communications across government, tourism, and international sectors. Her career spans business development, stakeholder cultivation, and revenue-driven marketing strategies that have generated measurable results for organizations ranging from state agencies to private sector tourism operations. As Communications Director for the State of Vermont’s
- [Michael Snyder](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/michael-snyder/) - MS Forest Ecology University of Vermont 1990, BS Forestry University of Vermont 1985Area of Expertise: Forestry, Forest Ecology, Forest Policy, Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, Writing, CommunicationsMichael Snyder is a Vermont licensed forester and owner of Greenfire Enterprises, advising, consulting, and writing on forestry, forest health, outdoor recreation, policy, and strategic communications. His clients include family and
- [John Atkinson](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/john-atkinson/) - University at Buffalo, BA, EconomicsArea of Expertise: Outdoor Recreation Management, Trail Planning, Permitting, Construction, PhotographyJohn has worked in the outdoor recreation industry since his first job as a ski instructor in 1985. At Sugarbush Resort, John helped grow the seasonal ski programs to their largest participation levels, started the summer camp and mountain bike coaching
- [Felicia Fowler](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/felicia-fowler/) - BA - Recreation Management & Policy from UNH 2013, Master degree in Recreation Therapy - UNH 2016, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Bike Instruction Certification Program Level 1 & 2 Adaptive Instructor, American Association of Snowboard Instructors Level 1 Adaptive Instructor, American Association of Snowboard Instructors Children's Specialist Instructor, American Canoe Association Level 1 Stand
- [Kris Seymour](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kris-seymour/) - Master of Architecture, BS Biology and Education, AA Environmental StudiesArea of Expertise: Kris brings a rare and powerful synthesis of architectural design, environmental and regulatory expertise, and elite sport operations to the planning and execution of complex sport infrastructure and major events. Kris Cheney Seymour is a globally recognized sport and event leader whose career
- [Lynessa Rico, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/lynessa-rico-ph-d/) - Dr. Lynessa M. Rico, PhD is the Founder & CEO of Curiosity Edge, where she helps leaders and organizations unlock creativity, navigate complexity with vision, and build cultures of innovation. With over 25 years of experience as a strategic consultant and educator, she has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized enterprises, and small businesses to
- [Karen George, M.D., M.P.H.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/karen-george-m-d-m-p-h/) - Karen is the Associate Dean for Students and a Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Larner College of Medicine. She a specialist in general obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Dr. George is a Distinguished Educator at the Teaching Academy and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Her scholarly work is focused on
- [Alexandra Fenton, MD, FACOG, MSCP](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/alexandra-fenton-md-facog-mscp/) - Alexandra graduated from Bryn Mawr College before earning her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tufts Medical Center. She is passionate about medical education and has dedicated her career to advancing patient-centered care in menopause medicine, family planning, and pediatric and adolescent health. Alexandra
- [Amy Shea](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/amy-shea/) - Amy is the Human Resource Manager for Westport Hospitality and responsible for matters of employee relations, benefits, compensation, recruitment, training and safety. Westport Hospitality manages two hotels and their respective restaurants in the Burlington, VT area including Hotel Vermont and Courtyard Burlington Harbor Hotel. Prior to joining Westport Hospitality, Amy was a Major Gift Officer
- [Anna Stockman](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/anna-stockman/) - I'm an experienced accounting professional with a demonstrated history of working in various industries including the most recent area of expertise - Hospitality industry. I enjoy accounting, financial planning and analysis along with new system implementations and integrations. I received my bachelor's degree in accounting from University of Maine at Augusta. However, prior to Accounting
- [Kevin O'Donnell](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kevin-odonnell/) - Kevin is currently the Operations Manager at the Hunger Mountain Coop in Montpelier Vermont. The Co-op is the second largest coop in the state and cornerstone of the local and organic food movement in Montpelier and is unique in its community approach to providing the highest quality of locally produced products. Kevin oversees the day-to-day
- [Melissa Arthur, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/melissa-arthur-ph-d/) - Melissa Arthur is the Director of Behavioral Science for the Family Medicine Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital located in Syracuse, New York. She has held this position for over 20 years. Dr. Arthur also holds a joint faculty appointment as Professor in the Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical
- [Maricel Lawrence, Ed.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/maricel-lawrence-ed-d/) - Maricel Lawrence, EdD, earned her Doctor of Education in Leadership & Innovation from Arizona State University, her master's in adult education and training from Colorado State University, and her bachelor's degree in Spanish from Indiana University. Dr. Lawrence is actively involved in research focused on integrating futures capacities within higher education institutions. Her interest in
- [Randall Harp](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/randall-harp/)
- [Jennifer Pontius](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jennifer-pontius/) - Dr. Jen Pontius serves as the Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural resources, is the principle investigator for the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative and is the Program Director of the Environmental Science Program. She teaches in UVM’s Environmental Science, Forestry and Sustainability, Ecology and Policy programs. Her research
- [Daniel Erickson](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/daniel-erickson/) - Dan brings years of practical experience working as a geospatial analyst and consultant to the classroom. He’s excited to share his knowledge of GIS and its application to the myriad of challenges we face today. His research interests are in the application of geospatial analytics to help feed our growing population as well as in
- [Susan Loynd](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/susan-loynd-2/) - Susan is a senior human resource and business executive, with over twenty years’ experience in the for profit and non-profit sectors. She specializes in leadership training and employee relations and is passionate about teaching and sharing the breadth and depth of her knowledge with others. Susan is a Strategic HR Business Advisor with The Richards
- [Carl (Trey) Dobson, M.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/carl-trey-dobson-m-d/) - Trey Dobson, MD, is an Emergency Medicine Physician with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and serves as Chief Medical Officer & Vice President of Clinical Services for Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vermont. He is an Instructor of Emergency Medicine at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine and a past member of the Board of Trustees of
- [Sarah Davies, M.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/sarah-davies-md/) - Sarah L. Davies, MD is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and Division Chief of Urgent Care. She completed her undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, earned her medical degree from Georgetown University, and completed her residency at UVM, where she served as chief resident. After
- [Cheyenne Holland](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/cheyenne-holland/) - Cheyenne has more than 30 years of healthcare finance experience including 15 years at the Chief Financial Officer level. She has spent the past 7 years consulting with healthcare clients across the US. She have an MS Healthcare Leadership and is a CPA and CHFP.
- [Dael Waxman, M.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/dael-waxman-m-d/) - Dael is an Emeritus Professor of Family Medicine at Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Previously Interim Chair and Vice Chair of the Department of Family Medicine there, he also served as Medical Director of Physician Well-being for Medical Education for Atrium Health and Medical Director of Patient-Centered Programming at Atrium Health - Mercy.
- [Alec Newcomb, BA](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/alec-newcomb-ba/) - Alec's digital marketing career began unexpectedly in 1999 when he shared his email as a speaker at Search Engine Strategies, sparking his teaching journey. He's since graced countless marketing conferences and taught at three universities. As an entrepreneur with eight ventures, including four successes and four learning experiences, Alec brings real-world expertise to his classes
- [Chris Belanger](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/chris-belanger/) - As the Director of Sales at Stoweflake Mountain Resort, Spa & Conference Center, I have over 25 years of experience in the destination travel industry, specializing in new business development, customer relationship management, and proposal writing. I am also a Trustee on the Stowe Area Board of Directors responsible for marketing the town of Stowe
- [Surbhi Nahata](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/surbhi-nahata/) - Surbhi Nahata is an experienced educator and researcher with a strong passion for student mentorship and academic development. With over seven years of teaching experience spanning high school and college-level instruction in laboratory sciences and mathematics, she is committed to creating inclusive, engaging learning environments that support students’ transition to college life. Her teaching approach prioritizes
- [Felipe Machado de Sant'Anna, DVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/felipe-machado-de-santanna-dvm/) - Dr. Machado earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2012. Shortly after graduating, he pursued an M.Sc. at the same institution, where he focused on assessing the probiotic potential of microorganisms isolated from Brazilian artisan cheeses. Building on this foundation, he began his Ph.D. in
- [Sarah H. Heil, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/sarah-h-heil-phd/) - Dr. Heil is a senior faculty member in UVM’s Vermont Center on Behavior and Health and a University Scholar. She has been a Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on many grants from the National Institutes of Health, including a number developing contingency management as a treatment for substance use disorders and related clinical problems. Dr. Heil
- [Richard Rawson, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/richard-rawson-phd/) - Dr. Rawson is a Research Professor of Psychiatry and senior faculty member in UVM’s Vermont Center on Behavior and Health at UVM as well as Professor Emeritus in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry. He received a PhD in experimental psychology from UVM in 1974. Dr. Rawson conducted numerous clinical trials on pharmacological and psychosocial/behavioral addiction
- [Tyler Erath, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/tyler-erath/) - Dr. Erath is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and faculty member in UVM’s Vermont Center on Behavior and Health. Dr. Erath is Principal Investigator on grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and state grants that focus on contingency management implementation. A primary focus of his research is to expand the use of contingency
- [Stephen Higgins, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/stephen-t-higgins/) - Dr. Higgins is Director of UVM’s Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, and Principal Investigator with three National Institutes of Health grants on the general topic of behavior and health. He is a University Distinguished Professor and the Virginia H. Donaldson Endowed Professor of Translational Science in the Department of Psychological Science. He has held
- [Christian Pulcini, M.D., M.Ed, MPH](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/christian-pulcini-m-d-m-ed-mph/) - I am from outside Rochester, NY. I attended medical school at Tufts University in Boston, MA, followed by pediatrics residency at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and pediatric emergency medicine fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I am currently a pediatric emergency medicine clinician and researcher at UVMHN. I completed the physician leadership program
- [Jessica Moschella, M.A.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jessica-moschella-m-a/) - Jessica joined the University of Vermont Health Network in January 2023 as senior vice president for high value care. She is responsible for leading the organization’s work to improve outcomes for patients across Vermont and northern New York and advance value within the care delivery system. Jessica has deep experience in value-based care and population
- [Kathy Letendre, M.A. Health Services Administration](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kathy-letendre-m-a-health-services-administration/) - With a passion for helping organizations and leaders achieve outstanding organizational outcomes, I support leaders and teams to make momentous improvements for their customers, their organizations, and their communities.As an advisor and consultant to executives, leadership teams, and organizations, I thrive when helping others create their excellence advantage. I guide leaders to achieve the highest
- [Keith Robinson, M.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/keith-robinson-m-d/) - I am the Vice Chair of Quality Improvement and Population Health for UVM Children’s Hospital with special interest in improving care of children with complex medical conditions. I am also an Epic Physician Builder and Clinical Informaticist for UVM Medical Center with a focus on developing tools in the electronic medical record to improve adherence
- [Heather Darby, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/heather-darby/) - Heather Darby, PhD is an agronomic and soils specialist for the University of Vermont Extension. Dr. Darby research focuses on sustainable agriculture and promotion of environmental stewardship of the land. She is involved with implementing many research and outreach programs in the areas of fuel, forage and grain production systems in New England. Areas of
- [Nils McCune, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/nils-mccune-phd/) - Nils is a researcher in UVM’s Institute for Agroecology. His work focuses on agroecological farmer movements and transitions in Latin America, and how they interact with other geographies (e.g. Vermont, California, etc.). With the Global Collaborative for Resilient Food Systems program, he supports research in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru, including analyses of transition and participatory
- [Todd Comen, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/todd-comen-phd/)
- [Scott Pellegrini](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/scott-pellegrini/) - Your instructor brings over a decade of hands-on experience in marketing, sales, and hospitality management, most recently serving as Director of Revenue, Marketing & Sales at Bolton Valley Resort. There, he led transformative strategies that significantly expanded revenue and profit, while building a stronger brand identity in the competitive northeastern ski, downhill bike and wedding
- [Rustam Sengupta, MBA, M.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/rustam-sengupta/) - Rustam Sengupta is a renewable energy expert and educator specializing in sustainable business models and energy access. He is the founder of Boond, a social enterprise that deployed solar energy solutions to over 50,000 people in rural India. His work focuses on climate resilience, distributed energy systems, and economic sustainability in underserved markets. Rustam holds
- [Matt Canning](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/matt-canning/) - Matt Canning began his tenure at Westport Hospitality as a key member of Hotel Vermont's opening in 2013. Having worn many hats including Front Office Manager, F&B Manager and Assistant General Manager, Canning is well prepared to succeed van Wees as General Manager. A South Burlington native, Canning's passion for local food and beverage has
- [Lucy Drummond, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/dr-lucy-drummond-ph-d/) - Lucy Drummond (she/her) is an interdisciplinary environmental scholar. Her research areas include plastics, environmental justice, fossil fuels, climate change, systems thinking, and emotion in the environmental field. Her Ph.D. dissertation reviewed the environmental justice issues of plastics throughout their entire “life cycle,” analyzed hope within the United Nations global plastics treaty, and contextualized plastic chemicals’
- [Murat Güngör, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/murat-gungor/) - Murat Güngör is a passionate educator with a strong background in teaching and mentoring in computer science and software engineering. As a Teaching Professor, Murat has taught a variety of courses, including programming fundamentals, software testing, software design patterns, software refactoring, and IoT programming, with a focus on practical, hands-on learning. With a Ph.D. in Computer
- [Sheri Baraw Smith](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/sheri-baraw-smith/) - Sheri Baraw Smith has dedicated her career to Vermont's hospitality industry, growing up in the resort business in Stowe. With a B.S. in Business from the University of Vermont and an MBA from Babson College, she returned in the early 1990s to lead her family’s Stoweflake Resort as Owner and General Manager, a role she
- [Susan Loynd](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/susan-loynd/) - Susan is a senior human resource and business executive, with over twenty years’ experience in the for profit and non-profit sectors. She specializes in leadership training and employee relations and is passionate about teaching and sharing the breadth and depth of her knowledge with others. Susan is a Strategic HR Business Advisor with The Richards
- [Adam Cook](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/adam-cook/) - With 20 years of experience in hospitality and financial management, I bring a unique blend of real-world expertise and curiosity for learning to this course. As the Controller at Westport Hospitality, I oversee the accounting department for multiple properties, focused on financial reporting, budgeting, and improving operational efficiency. Throughout my career, I’ve established procedures and
- [Alan Hebert](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/alan-hebert/) - Alan has over 30 years in the hotel and resort industry in Northern New England. He started in operations at a Four Star Four Diamond resort in New Hampshire learning hospitality from some of the best in the business. Alan has been in the sales arena in both management and leadership with multiple properties throughout
- [Joan "Rosi" Rosebush](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/joan-rosi-rosebush/) - Rosi loves working with and getting to know her students! She knows what you will need in order to be successful in your calculus sequence. You, not your calculator, will "own" the material you learn! Rosi has taught remedial math, middle school math, math for high school students with learning differences, and college math courses
- [Alan Baroz](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/alan-baroz/)
- [Shamila Lekka](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/shamila-lekka/) - Shamila's primary focus is on teaching and although she is not currently involved in research, Shamila's principal interest is in identifying factors that contribute to psychological, behavioral, and social wellbeing of students and student veterans. Shamila's previous research focused on: 1) identifying predictors of maternal and paternal sensitivity with an emphasis on parents’ emotional responses
- [Stephen Wadsworth, DVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/stephen-wadsworth-dvm/) - Stephen Wadsworth has been a dairy veterinary practitioner for more than four decades in northern Vermont. He is a lifelong Vermonter, UVM alumnus, graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and son of a UVM Extension veterinarian. He was a founding partner in Northwest Veterinary Associates, Inc. in St. Albans, Vermont. Dr. Wadsworth’s interests
- [Krista Hamel](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/krista-hamel/) - With 25 years of experience in Continuing Education Program Management in higher education, Krista has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and expertise in delivering learning opportunities to students of all ages and backgrounds. In the summer of ’23, Krista accepted the role of Director of UVM OLLI, and for the prior 10 years Krista learned
- [Alexander Wurthmann](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/alexander-wurthmann/) - Professor Wurthmann start the beginning of the semester with a loud “Welcome to Organic Chemistry. The best class at UVM”. For many students this class can generate a physical cringe. And yet, Professor Wurthmann thinks, organic chemistry can be an eye-opening experience that builds skills and understanding around some of the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, toxicology,
- [Dr. Luke Donforth](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/dr-luke-donforth/) - Dr. Donforth earned a B.S. at U.C. Davis, and a Ph.D. from Cornell, both in Physics. He teaches introductory physics courses at UVM, and contra dancing in Vermont and around the country.
- [Dr. Delphine Quenet](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/delphine-quenet/) - Born and raised in France, Dr. Quenet did not like science and spent her time reading and considering a career in literature. Dr. Quenet journey in science started after meeting a scientist working on rheology (study of fluid). He showed her the translational aspect of his work on blood property, from physics to biology to
- [Patrick Mullen, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/patrick-mullen-ph-d/) - Patrick received his PhD in neuroscience from University of Vermont, where he studied the mechanisms underlying inherited diseases of the nervous system. While completing his thesis work at UVM, he was involved in education of medical, physical therapy, and undergraduate students. In his current position, Patrick teaches undergraduate Anatomy & Phys 1 and neuroscience courses
- [Jay Hardesty (they/them)](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jay-hardesty/) - Jay graduated from the Farmer Training Program in 2015 and then continued their farming career in Ohio, where they gained further experience in management, winter growing, microgreens and mushrooms. They've been working with FTP since 2018 as one of the core instructors. Along with daily farm tasks, they also work closely with students in the
- [Lauren Traister](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/lauren-traister/) - Lauren enjoys working for mission-driven organizations and cultivating healthy, vibrant communities and has honed her program management skills over the past 30 years with a variety of nonprofit organizations. Her early career focused on education and outreach efforts for several environmental non-profit organizations in Massachusetts and Vermont. But she, most recently, comes to OLLI after
- [Simran Parwani](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/simran-parwani/) - Simran Parwani is a data visualization designer and developer. As a visual journalist at Axios, she creates charts and maps that help readers understand the people, places, and issues being discussed with data. She has produced data visualizations in a range of contexts, tools, and teams, including in former roles at FiveThirtyEight, the U.S. Census
- [Kaylyn Levine](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kaylyn-levine/) - Area of Interest Transportation planning, equity, mobility justice, social justice, pedestrian and cyclist travel, accessibility Bio Dr. Kaylyn Levine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning, and Environment at East Carolina University. Her research connects transportation planning and critical social science research. Her mixed-methods approach links mobility justice with accessible urban systems, focusing on
- [Amanda Armstrong](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/amanda-armstrong/) - Amanda Armstrong is a Senior Research Scientist working in NASA Goddard’s Earth Science Technology and Research (GESTAR) Program since 2015. Prior to her position with UMBC-GESTAR II, she was a postdoctoral research fellow in the Biospheric Sciences Lab at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) with the NASA Postdoctoral Program. Dr Armstrong received her doctorate
- [Gillian Galford](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/gillian-galford/) - Dr. Gillian L. Galford directs the Certificate and UVM’s Geospatial Technologies program. She teaches in UVM’s Environmental Science Program/Rubenstein School of Environment and is a Fellow at the Gund Institute for Environment. Her research focuses on land-cover and land-use change in the tropics and its impacts, particularly on greenhouse gas emissions and the water cycle.
- [Dianne Percy, M.Ed.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/dianne-percy/) - Dianne Percy consults and teaches for businesses, professional groups, and organizations in the United States and Canada. Her practical and interactive seminars focus on strengthening individual and group capacity through training and development in leadership skills, change and conflict management, communication skills, customer service training, and facilitation tools and techniques. Dianne has served as an
- [Kelly Holland, MHA, CPXP](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kelly-holland-mha-cpxp/) - Dedicated professional with over 15 years’ experience in learning and development with a focus on leadership development. I am an organized and passionate advocate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I have worked as an adjunct facilitator for 10 years with Vermont Technical College with leaders from various industries. I am currently the Manager of
- [Janee' Muha](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/janee-muha/) - Janee' Muha has spent the better part of two decades being deeply immersed in all things dairy. From many years behind a cheese counter, to a podcast talking to the movers and shakers in the cheese business, this Certified Cheese Professional has connections in every part of the business. She is on the Judging and
- [Geri Amori](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/geri-amori/) - Geri Amori brings more than 30 years’ experience in healthcare Risk Management, nine years in mental health care delivery, and more than 40 years as an educator. Now in the Refocused stage of life, she is the principle of Amori Associates, through which she plans to continue her work bringing understanding and application of the
- [Hannah Day](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/hannah-day/) - Hannah has served as a Program Coordinator for Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) and OLLI at UVM since June 2023. Previously, she worked as a Program Coordinator and Researcher in the Institute of European Studies at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. While she was writing her master’s thesis, she organized and led a seminar on
- [Kelly Swindlehurst, Ph.D., M.Ed.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kelly-swindlehurst-ph-d-m-ed/) - Kelly Swindlehurst teaches and advises students in our undergraduate and graduate programs for Special Education. She taught courses on Collaborative Consultation, Behavior Management, and Foundations of Special Education. In addition to her teaching and advising role, Kelly currently serves as the program coordinator for the Special Education M.Ed. graduate program and the Special Education undergraduate
- [Jeanne Shea Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jeanne-shea-ph-d/) - Prof. Shea is a sociocultural anthropologist who specializes in global health, social gerontology, and medical and psychological anthropology. She directs the Health and Society Program and heads the Global Health Concentration in Anthropology and teaches courses in medical anthropology, global health, health and society, the anthropology of aging, and research methods. Prof. Jeanne Shea's research
- [Jacqueline S. Weinstock (Program Director), PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jacqueline-s-weinstock/) - Jacqueline (Jackie) S. Weinstock, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Human Development & Family Studies Program, an undergraduate program within the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont (UVM). She is also an affiliated faculty member in the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Program at UVM, which offers a minor in
- [Lionel Beasley, M.A., M.F.A.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/lionel-beasley-m-a-m-f-a/) - Lionel Beasley holds a master's degree in English from UVM and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing with a concentration in fiction from the University of Michigan. Lionel has been a lecturer with the UVM Department of English for the last two years. Previously, Lionel was a lecturer in the Core Division of
- [Allison Dean, M.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/allison-dean-ms/) - With a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Vermont, Allison’s journey began at the Vermont Cancer Center, where she explored multidrug resistance in cancer cells. Transitioning to education, Allison earned a post-bac teaching license from UVM, launching a 25-year career in teaching Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Introduction to Forensics, and lately, Human Cell Biology and Hematology. She has been an active contributor to
- [Sarah Ringler, M.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/sarah-ringler/) - Sarah has over ten years of advising experience at the University of Vermont, with a primary focus on pre-health professions for the past three years. As the Director of Health Professions Advising, she provides one-on-one advising to students as they prepare for applying to health professions, including providing support around various health professional school's admission
- [Bill Shander](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/bill-shander/) - Bill Shander is an information designer, helping clients turn their data into compelling visual and often interactive experiences. He is the founder of Beehive Media, a Boston-based data visualization and information design consultancy. Bill teaches data storytelling, information design and data visualization on LinkedIn Learning, for a Big Four accounting and consulting firm, and in
- [Kaomi Joy Taylor, MPA](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kaomi-taylor-mitchell/) - A career nonprofit leader with a specialty in helping organizations identify and navigate through key growth and pivot points, Kaomi recently stepped down after 11 years as the Executive Director of the beloved Governor's Institutes of Vermont. Prior to that she worked as a consultant and on the staff of a wide variety of businesses
- [Harlan Morehouse, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/harlan-morehouse-ph-d/) - Harlan Morehouse is a social geographer who researches the complex and interconnected relationships between nature and society. Specifically, his research addresses how twenty-first century environmental change cannot be understood independent of the social, political, and economic systems that often drive that change. Recently, Harlan Morehouse has conducted research and written on the following topics: the
- [Eva Kinnebrew](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/eva-kinnebrew/) - Dr. Eva Kinnebrew (she/her) is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Ecosystem Science & Sustainability at Colorado State University. Her research interests include land use change, agroecology, climate change, biodiversity, and using mixed methods. In her current project, she is studying the impact of changing water resources on agriculture in the southwest United States
- [Brian Voigt](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/brian-voigt/) - Dr. Brian Voigt's research interests include developing and applying computer based systems for modeling land use change and the interaction between humans and their environment. His interests also include: ecosystem services and natural hazards, addressing existing and emerging environmental issues through participatory modeling and spatial analysis, and creating knowledge to facilitate improved environmental management. Over
- [Vic Izzo, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/vic-izzo/) - Vic is an evolutionary ecologist, conservation biologist, entomologist and educator hailing from the Hudson Valley of New York. In addition to his participation in the BTL program, Vic also teaches at several other universities in the Green Mountain State (e.g. UVM, Johnson State and Champlain College) and works with numerous farmers in the region as
- [Dylan Broderick](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/dylan-broderick/) - Area of Interest Conservation, land cover mapping, technical writing, suitability mapping, expanding accessibility of GIS and spatial data Bio I grew up in Vermont and currently work for the Vermont Center for Geographic Information (VCGI). I am primarily involved with boundary-related datasets including parcels, protected lands, and other administrative boundaries. Prior to VCGI, I provided
- [Audra Gaiziunas, M.B.A.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/audra-gaiziunas/) - Audra Gaiziunas is the owner of Brewed For Her Ledger, LLC, a management consultancy firm focused on providing strategic financial and accounting guidance to the craft alcohol community. She is currently serving as Burlington Beer Company's Chief Financial Officer. Prior to launching her own company in 2013, she served as Dogfish Head Craft Brewery's Controller and
- [Katherine Merrill](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/katherine-merrill/) - Katherine Merrill, a lecturer with UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, has a BS from Ohio State University and master’s degrees from Boston University and the University of Maine-Orono. She teaches Statistics for Business (STAT 2830) for UVM’s Professional Actuarial Science Sequence. Full bio
- [Joseph Kudrle](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/joseph-kudrle/) - Joseph Kudrle, a senior lecturer with UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, has a BS from St. Michael’s College and a master’s degree from the University of Vermont. He teaches Fundamentals of Financial Math (MATH 2700) for UVM’s Professional Actuarial Science Sequence. Full bio
- [Matthew Gregory Geeslin, MD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/matthew-gregory-geeslin/) - Full bio
- [Dmitriy Akselrod, MD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/dmitriy-akselrod/) - Full bio
- [Erin Morris, MD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/erin-morris/) - Full bio
- [Michael Godsey, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/michael-godsey/) - Full bio
- [Roz King, MSN, RN, CNL](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/roz-king/) - Roz King, MSN, RN, CNL is an Emergency Department Nurse, Manager of the Research in Emergency Medicine Program, and Director of the Emergency Medicine Research Associate Program. Pairing her clinical expertise and passion for research, Ms. King hopes to address health care disparities and improve our ability to ensure all patients have equitable access to
- [Scott Lewins, MS](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/scott-lewins/) - Scott Lewins has conducted applied agricultural research on farms throughout Vermont since 2006. His research has focused on biological control of agricultural pests through enhancing native natural enemy communities, and his areas of expertise include entomology, biological control, insect agroecology, and sustainable agriculture.Dr. Lewins received his B.S. in Environmental and Forest Biology from State University
- [Vinnie Zachary](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/vinnie-zachary/) - Vinnie Zachary is a lifelong research scientist who is currently serving as the acting Laboratory Director of Nutraceutical Science Laboratories (NSL) in Waterbury, VT. Prior positions include R&D Project Leader for Haematologic Technologies, Inc. and Research Assistant for Dr. Kenneth G. Mann’s laboratory at the University of Vermont. He completed a Bachelor’s in Chemistry at
- [Molly Witters](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/molly-witters/) - Molly Witters has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2009. She started her career as a mixed large animal practitioner, and for the last eight years has worked in a predominantly equine practice. Molly has a strong interest in preventative and palliative care. Her connections to the industry are also personal, as a lifelong horsewoman and
- [Marta Shoman](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/marta-shoman/) - Marta Shoman comes to the Companion Animal EOL Doula work through multiple professional and personal streams of activities and study. Her relationship to companion animals (dogs and cats) is a heart connection that supports inter-species communication and counsel to humans. After living with 2 rescue Standard Poodles, a Labradoodle and one large black cat, she now
- [Jamie Shaw](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jamie-shaw/) - Jamie Shaw, the owner of The Dog School, is a widely recognized expert in canine behavior and communication. She began training dogs at age 7 while growing up in Chicago, IL and has continued to do so ever since. Jamie came to Vermont in 1980 to attend Sterling College, where she earned a 2-year degree in
- [Kathleen Scacciaferro](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kathleen-scacciaferro/) - Kathleen Scacciaferro, R.N., M.S.A., Certified Healing Touch Practitioner/Instructor. Kathleen is the School Nurse at Vergennes Union Middle / High School, Vergennes, VT, where she promotes a holistic health focus for faculty and students. She practiced and taught Healing Touch as part of End-of-Life Care at UVM Med Center, where she was a Critical Care Nurse
- [Craig Phillips](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/craig-phillips/) - Fully realizing and embracing our imminent impermanence, Craig retired from the role of a Fortune 500 corporate business executive to give back and do something meaningful. Craig now sits with actively dying patients in hospice two or more days per week. As altruistic as giving back sounds, Craig believes it’s also selfishly motivated, as he
- [Eileen Maher](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/eileen-maher/) - Eileen received a BS degree in biology and psychology from SUNY Oswego and attended graduate school at Rutgers University in the department of Ecology and Evolution. She conducted research on environmental enrichment behavior of two species of Bird of Paradise at the Bronx Zoo in Bronx, New York. After graduating with her MS, she worked
- [Caroline Horn](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/caroline-horn/) - Dr. Caroline Horn is an experienced veterinarian and anesthetist. She is the owner of Paws at Home Mobile Vet in Chittenden County, VT and has a special interest in pain management and senior pet care, including palliative and hospice care. Dr. Horn received her veterinary degree at the University of Georgia and a masters in
- [Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/ken-dolan-del-vecchio/) - Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) who led monthly pet loss groups for eleven years. He is a lifelong animal companion enthusiast, having shared his home with dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, cockatiels, finches, chinchillas, guinea pigs, turtles, mice,
- [Mary Beth Daniels, MDiv](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/mary-beth-daniels/) - Former corporate marketing executive turned interfaith minister, spiritual counselor, and animal whisperer, Mary Beth Daniels spends her days at Soul Celebration Sanctuary, a farm on Martha’s Vineyard communing with her alpacas, donkeys, goats, babydoll sheep and ducks. The Sanctuary is a place for deep healing and connection—for the animals as well as the humans who
- [Chelsea Chalfant, BSN, OCN, CHPN](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/chelsea-chalfant/) - Chelsea Chalfant, RN, is the Hospice and Palliative Care Educator at the VNA of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties. She has spent the past ten years working in surgical, palliative care and oncology settings, most recently at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, where she cared for adults, children and infants facing life-limiting illness. This transformative experience
- [Kat Arnoldy](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kat-arnoldy/) - Kat is a certified shamanic practitioner with a true passion for healing and is dedicated to helping others discover self empowerment for improving balance and vitality. She facilitates body, mind, emotional and spiritual health using a wide variety of energy healing modalities in her private healing practice. She is also an ordained officiant presiding over
- [Robert E. Gramling, MD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/robert-e-gramling/) - Bob Gramling, M.D., D.Sc. is the Holly & Bob Miller Chair in Palliative Medicine and Tenured Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Vermont. Bob is the Chief of the UVM Division of Palliative Medicine, where his compassionate team cares for and about thousands of seriously ill people every year. He is the PI
- [Susan McMillan](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/susan-mcmillan/) - Susan McMillan has a diverse background and began her career in justice, receiving a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree from George Washington University National Law Center. After working for the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, and working in consumer affairs, she attended University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine and received the Academic Leadership Award and
- [Eve Alexandra, MFA](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/eve-alexandra/) - Eve Alexandra is a lecturer in the English department with areas of expertise in creative writing, poetry, and American literature. She is an accomplished poet who actively publishes across a wide number of journals, including the Harvard Reveiw and The Academy of American Poets. She recently published her first book The Drowned Girl, which received
- [Kathleen Culver](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kathleen-culver/) - Kathleen Culver is into her 35th year at Nokia, a Fortune 500 high-tech company based in Finland. Her career blends passion for innovation with a drive to solve real-world problems. Her favorite projects focus on transforming cutting-edge technologies into solutions for real people. Some of these projects had budgets in the tens of million dollars with
- [Kelly Lozo](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kelly-lozo/) - Kelly has spent her career driving programmatic and development results for nonprofits, academic institutions, and small businesses across the US. As certified Project Management Professional, Kelly has successfully introduced and applied industry best practices to small teams to increase their productivity and efficacy. She is experienced in multiple aspects of supporting cultural, advocacy, and philanthropic missions through project management, event planning, relationship building,
- [Micaela Young, M.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/micaela-young/)
- [Jim Tillman](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jim-tillman/)
- [Karen Lounsbury, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/karen-lounsbury/) - Karen Lounsbury, PhD is a professor of pharmacology at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Research in Dr. Lounsbury’s laboratory is focused on understanding mechanisms whereby signals generated at the plasma membrane are communicated to the nucleus of vascular cells to mediate vascular remodeling and angiogenesis. Signaling pathways of current interest include protein kinase
- [Kelly Tourville, M.Ed., ATC, NBC-HWC](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kelly-tourville/) - Kelly has been an active health care professional and educator in the greater Burlington, VT community for 30 years. As a Clinical Associate Professor at UVM, she currently teaches inter-professionally in the Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Program as well as Clinical Education/Practicums, Kinesiology, and an introductory Approaches to Health course for all first year
- [Cara Feldman Hunt, M.A., NBC-HWC](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/cara-feldman-hunt-m-a-nbc-hwc/) - Cara has been involved in the field of integrative health care since 2008. As Administrative Director of UVM Osher Center for Integrative Health, Cara works with leadership in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the Larner College of Medicine and the University of Vermont Medical Center to develop a sustainable program with clinical, education
- [Emily Reyns, MA, R-DMT, MHC](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/emily-reyns/) - Emily Reyns is a registered dance movement therapist, psychotherapist, and ordained minister with over ten years of inpatient psychiatric experience. Currently working at UVM Medical Center, Emily concentrates on facilitating psycho-therapeutic groups on the inpatient psychiatry units, providing individual mental health consulting in the emergency department, educating staff as a Certified Pro-Act instructor, and participating
- [Karen C. Westervelt, Ph.D., PT, ATC, NBC-HWC](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/karen-c-westervelt/) - Dr. Karen Westervelt is the educational program director for the Integrative Health program at UVM. She is a clinical associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She was instrumental in developing the UVM Integrative Health and Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Certificates for undergraduates, professionals, and continuing education students. Dr. Westervelt is
- [Christine Vatovec, Ph.D., M.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/christine-vatovec/) - As an interdisciplinary environmental health social scientist, the foundation of my work lies within the research specializations of sustainability science, environmental health, and environmental sociology. I draw on theories and tools from these subdisciplines, but also from anthropology, environmental justice, environmental and medical history, environmental psychology, environmental studies, and public health sciences. My research focuses
- [Donna Smith, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/donna-smith/) - Donna Smith, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS, serves as adjunct clinical faculty at the University of Vermont, Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Before her move to Vermont, she was an assistant professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy. She has both neurologic and geriatric specialty certifications through the American
- [Susan Whitman, M.S., PA-C, NBC-HWC](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/susan-whitman/) - Susan has been active in the health care field for over 25 years, starting as a ski patroller, EMT, and progressing to a primary care PA-C. She practiced as a PA-C at the Community Health Center in Burlington for 5 years and at Stowe Urgent Care for another five. During this time, in an effort
- [Edward “Ned” Powley](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/edward-ned-powley/) - Edward H. Powley, Ph.D. (Ned) is an Associate Professor of Management in the Department of Defense Management (DDM) at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). He teaches courses in organizational behavior, leadership, teams, organizational change, and resilience. At NPS, he has facilitated workshops, coaches senior leaders, and teaches modules on leadership and emotional intelligence for the
- [Jim Martin, B.S., MBA](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jim-martin/) - James M. Martin has a distinctive record of delivering growth by building and leading high performing and healthy sales teams. He is a strategic leader with demonstrated expertise regarding what it takes for leaders to thrive in their role and in the marketplace. In 1985, Jim earned a B.S. in Business Administration from St. Joseph’s
- [Jennifer Jorgenson, LICSW](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jennifer-jorgenson/) - Jennifer is Team Lead for the Kin, Foster and Adoptive Families (KFAF) training team with the Vermont Child Welfare Training Partnership (CWTP) at UVM. In her role, she oversees an evidence- and competency-based training curriculum for foster, kin, and adoptive caregivers across the state and provides support to the KFAF Training Coordinators. Prior to joining
- [Haley Woodside-Jiron](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/haley-woodside-jiron/) - Haley Woodside-Jiron is Associate Professor in the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on the neuroscience of education, how chronic stress and trauma affect learning and development, and school change. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in child development, brain research and learning theory, and critical
- [Michelle Forster](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/michelle-forster/) - Michelle Forster recently returned to her home state of Wyoming after leaving a diverse career in Opera and Title Insurance in Los Angeles. While in LA, she also worked as a brand ambassador and back office consultant for various LA breweries. She completed her professional certificate in the Business of Craft Beer from the University
- [David Kennedy](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/david-kennedy/) - David Kennedy grew up in MA and graduated from Lehigh University with a BA in International Business. He spent the next 27 years in finance at a few different investment banks in NYC. That life ran its course and in 2020, he decided to try and turn his passion for craft beer into his next
- [Steve Rockhold, B.A.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/steve-rockhold-b-a/) - Steve has 20+ years of experience in the brewing industry specializing in procurement and supply chain management. He has held various management positions from logistics and strategic sourcing of brewing and packaging materials to more recently the Procurement Director at MillerCoors. At MillerCoors, Steve led a 47-member team sourcing all ingredients for the brewing process. Steve
- [Rod Waite, P.Eng.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/rod-waite-p-eng/) - Rod leads our Engineering Services group and has over 17 years of experience as an engineering project manager and process design engineer. He has led multi-million dollar capital projects for breweries across North America and has worked with both small and large scale breweries and distilleries. He has worked on engineering projects that include brewing,
- [Phil Leinhart, BSc](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/phil-leinhart/) - Phil Leinhart is a Senior Advisor, Technical Services at First Key. He is an award-winning Master Brewer and leads projects across production, product innovation and quality, ranging from small (1,000 bbl/year) breweries to large-scale breweries. Phil’s experience covers beer, cider, spirits, soft-drinks and malta. Prior to joining First Key, Phil was a Brewmaster at Brewery
- [Patrick Greer, M.B.A.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/patrick-greer/) - Patrick is a strong commercial strategist with a deep level of supply chain and procurement expertise in the brewing industry. With more than 30 years of experience, he has completed supply chain projects and assignments in 26 countries and is a CSCMP Certified "Supply Chain Pro". With hands-on experience at every echelon of the organization,
- [Oralee Corbett, B.Sc.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/oralee-corbett/) - With over ten years of quality systems experience in the food and beverage industry and a degree in Food Science, Oralee has a wealth of knowledge on brewing quality assurance, microbiology, food safety and team leadership. Her career in the brewing industry has included hand's on experience at many levels, beginning as a lab technician
- [Nick Posloski, M.Sc. (Brew.), Dipl. Brew.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/nick-posloski/) - Nick’s career has led to significant experience in brewing, operations management, product development and quality services with both large and small brewers, as well as overseeing liquid production of sodas and spirits. He has participated as guest speaker in a special panel on modern dry hopping techniques, and has won multiple awards for a variety
- [Mike Gerhart](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/mike-gerhart/) - Mike is an accomplished Master Brewer and Operations leader in the brewing industry. He has a strong reputation working with breweries such as Hill Farmstead, Dogfish Head, Otter Creek, Magic Hat, and Coors. Most recently Mike was the Chief Operating Officer at Hill Farmstead Brewery where they consecutively earned the distinction of Best Brewery in
- [Mark Benzaquen, M.Sc., Dipl. Brew., PMP](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/mark-benzaquen/) - Mark is an accomplished Master Brewer (M.Sc., Brew. Diploma) and Project Manager (PMP). He has led teams of quality, production and packaging technicians in overcoming business challenges to successfully ensure consistent high production and quality standards. In addition to successfully managing all aspects of brewery operations (large scale, microbrewery, brewpub), Mark has used his brewery
- [Becky Lloyd, BESc, P.Eng.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/becky-lloyd/) - Becky Lloyd is a Senior Advisor, Engineering Services at First Key. She specializes in working with clients on brewery capital project planning, process and utilities design, and project management for plant improvement and expansion projects. She is an expert in Aspen HYSYS, and P&ID development, and has extensive experience in procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up,
- [Jon Reynolds](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jon-reynolds/) - Jon is a brewing industry veteran, with strong beer marketing and sale credentials. He has over 38 years of consumer packaged goods with beer, wine and craft spirits experience. Jon assisted Abita Brewing to successfully launch in 9 States; supported City Brewery in La Crosse, WI as Director of Marketing & Sales from 1999-2007 and
- [Julie Rhodes](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/julie-rhodes/) - With over 2 decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, Julie Rhodes is an authority on off site beverage sales, digital marketing, leadership, team management and distributor partnership management. She is the owner of Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions, an educational services and strategic business consulting company built specifically for small to medium-sized
- [Emily Hutto](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/emily-hutto/) - Emily Hutto is an experienced journalist, marketing professional, and public speaker who specializes in the craft beverage supply chain. After years of freelance writing and authoring the book Colorado’s Top Brewers, she founded RadCraft in 2012 to serve the communications needs of maltsters, hop farmers, brewers, and distillers.
- [Joshua Lance, CPA, CGMA](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/joshua-lance/) - Joshua Lance is the founder and Managing Director of Lance CPA Group, a virtual CPA firm that focuses on providing accounting and consulting services to craft breweries. A licensed Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant, Josh is also a family man who calls Chicago home. Before venturing on his own with a mission
- [Michael Kallenberger, M.A. (Economics)](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/michael-kallenberger/) - Mike has over 30 years of experience in the beer business, with almost three decades at Miller Brewing Company followed by the last six years as an independent consultant. An economist by training, Mike has spent most of his career in marketing, specializing in brand positioning and strategy, consumer insights, situation analysis, marketplace assessment, and
- [Bob Russell](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/bob-russell/) - Bob Russell is a co-founder and president of Collective Arts, a purpose driven brewery, distillery and cannabis beverage producer located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. As co-founder Bob leads the brand strategy and creative development for Collective Arts. Collective Arts discovers, curates and promotes emerging artists from all over the world and features the works of
- [Mary Brettman, CPA](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/mary-brettman/) - Mary Brettmann is an accounting professional with over 25 years of corporate experience. By combining corporate best practices with entrepreneurial spirit, Mary develops efficient, profitable solutions for her clients and guides their decisions with practical advice and clear financial metrics. Calling on her expertise, she heads up Mobile CFO, a consultancy aimed at helping businesses
- [Kary Shumway](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kary-shumway/) - Kary Shumway is the founder of Beer Business Finance and Craft Brewery Finance, online resources for beer industry professionals. Shumway has worked in the beer industry for more than 20 years as a Certified Public Accountant, chief financial officer for a beer distributor, and currently as CFO for Wormtown Brewery in Worcester, MA. Craft Brewery Finance publishes a
- [Alicia Ebert, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/alicia-ebert/) - Alicia Ebert earned a PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Neuroscience from Colorado State University. She is currently an Associate Professor of Biology at UVM and is Co-Director of the Undergraduate Neuroscience Program. Her work focuses on using zebrafish as a model organism to investigate mechanisms that regulate development of the nervous system.
- [Tom Wilson, M.Ed.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/tom-wilson/) - Tom works as Program Coordinator in UVM’s Community-Engaged Learning Office. He has worked extensively with youth and as an educator, including in Vermont, his native Seattle, and several other countries. Prior to his work with CELO, he co-led academic service-learning programs to Central Appalachia, New England and the Desert Southwest with a traveling high school
- [Stephen Everse, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/stephen-everse/) - Stephen received his BS in chemistry from Beloit College in 1988 and his PhD in Chemistry from the UCSD for work on the structure of the coagulation protein, fibrinogen, in 1995. He moved to UVM in 1998 where he and his group have solved many structures including another coagulation protein, bovine factor Vai, and the transferrin/transferrin receptor complex, the complex responsible for controlling the iron
- [Koela Ray, M.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/koela-ray/) - Koela moved to Burlington from India with a Masters in Immunology. Here at UVM, she earned her second Master’s in Biology, and a Post-Bac certification in MLS. Koela joined the College of Nursing and Health Sciences in the Department of Biomedical and Health Sciences in January, 2012 as a Medical laboratory specialist and faculty member.
- [Tom Perry](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/tom-perry/) - Tom Perry is the 2015 recipient of the Daphne Zepos Teaching Award, which allowed him to travel to Europe to learn about the microbial cultures used in cheesemaking. He presented his findings at the 2016 American Cheese Society conference in Des Moines, IA. Cheese has dominated his life since 2006, starting at the world famous
- [Janet Nunziata, M.S.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/janet-nunziata/)
- [Kelly Melekis](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kelly-melekis/)
- [Wolfgang Dotsmann, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/wolfgang-dotsmann/)
- [William Cats-Baril, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/william-cats-baril/) - William Cats-Baril, PhD is as an Associate Professor for Information and Decision Sciences in the Grossman School of Business. Dr. Cats-Baril has worked closely with the medical community, in particular the orthopedic and plastic surgery communities, for the last 25 years. He was a Principal Investigator in the Vermont Rehabilitation Engineering Center (VREC) where he
- [William (Bill) E Copeland, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/william-e-copeland/) - Bill was trained as a clinical psychologist at the University of Vermont and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in psychiatric epidemiology at Duke University Medical Center. As part of a NIMH K23 award and a NARSAD early-career investigator award, he received supplemental training in psychiatric genetics and biomarker analysis. Since then, Bill has been the
- [tanamá varas (all pronouns)](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/tanama-varas/) - tanamá is a lifelong student of the earth, who has been involved with land stewardship work for the last decade. Beginning with conservation of butterflies and native plants to social movement organizing with peasants, tanamá has a wide range of experiences. This includes a formal B.S. in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems with a focus
- [Monique McHenry, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/monique-mchenry/) - Monique McHenry, PhD is a botanist with a background in plant diversity and evolution. She is the director of the Medical Cannabis Center for Research and Education and co-director of the cannabis pharmacology course at the University of Vermont Medical School. She is also Co-Founder of the CASE Institute, a plant-based pharmaceutical research enterprise. Dr.
- [Martha Caswell, M.P.P.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/martha-caswell/) - Martha is the co-director of the Agroecology & Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC), which is housed in UVM’s Department of Plant and Soil Science. Her early career focused on issues related to urban poverty. Now, most of Martha’s work is with smallholder farmers, using agroecological principles to address livelihood, sustainability and production challenges. She has experience in
- [Linda Klumpers, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/linda-klumpers/) - Linda Klumpers, PhD has over 13 years of experience in cannabinoid research and management consulting. She began studying cannabinoids in humans in 2006 and her research includes agonist-antagonist interactions, pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (modeling) studies, and bio-equivalency studies for various administration forms. Dr. Klumpers founded Tomori Pharmacology and BIRD Life Science Consulting. Tomori Pharmacology operates as Cannify, which
- [Kalev Freeman, MD, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kalev-freeman/) - Kalev Freeman, MD, PhD is a physician-scientist with a background in molecular biology and specific research interest in inflammation and injury. He is co-founder of the CASE Institute, a plant-based pharmaceutical research enterprise. He completed his BA at the University of Michigan, and both his MD and PhD at the University of Colorado, where he
- [John McPartland, DO, MS](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/john-mcpartland/) - Beginning cannabinoid research in 1981, John MacPartland, DO, MS has researched the history and evolution of the cannabis plant, synergistic action of cannabis compounds, and therapeutic uses of medical cannabis. He received his BS in Botany and Chemistry from Penn State, his MS in Plant Pathology from University of Illinois, and his Doctor of Osteopathy
- [John MacKay, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/john-mackay/) - John MacKay, PhD is Associate Professor for UVM’s Department of Pharmacology, Chief Technology Officer for NewBridge Global Ventures, and Founder of Synergistic Technologies Associates. His research is focused on analytical testing, extraction techniques, and purification techniques related to medical cannabis. Dr. MacKay earned a B.A. in Chemistry from St. Lawrence University and a Ph.D. from
- [Jason Garbarino, DNP, RN-BC, CNL](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jason-garbarino/)
- [Dr. V. Ernesto Méndez](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/ernesto-mendez/) - Dr. Méndez’s research and teaching efforts focus on developing and applying transdisciplinary approaches that analyze interactions between agriculture, livelihoods, and biodiversity conservation in tropical and temperate rural landscapes. Grounded in agroecology, most of his work also utilizes a Participatory Action Research Approach (PAR), in an effort to directly support conservation and rural development. Ernesto’s other
- [Dr. Jim Hudziak](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/jim-hudziak/) - Jim is also Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine, Pediatrics, and Communication Sciences & Disorders at UVM, and the Thomas M Achenbach Chair of Developmental Psychopathology. In addition he holds Professorships at Washington University in St. Louis MO, Dartmouth in Lebanon, NH, and Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. He is known internationally for his work
- [Ellen McGinnis, PhD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/ellen-mcginnis/) - Dr. McGinnis is an assistant professor of psychiatry in the Vermont Center for Children, Youth, and Families at the University of Vermont. She has a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan and a BS in psychology from Lafayette College. Her research focuses on the physiology underlying anxiety and depression in children and
- [Christopher Berger, Ph.D.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/christopher-berger/) - I received my Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota in 1991, and did my post-doctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania. I have been on the faculty at the University of Vermont since 1994, with a primary appointment in Molecular Physiology & Biophysics and a secondary appointment in Biochemistry. I have been actively
- [Andy Rosenfeld, MD](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/andy-rosenfeld/) - Andy Rosenfeld is a family psychiatrist at the Vermont Center for Children, Youth and Families. He utilizes the Vermont Family-Based Approach to support families presenting with psychiatric issues. Andy enjoys teaching, from undergraduates to medical students, psychiatry residents, and faculty. Education 2007 MD Harvard Medical School 2002 AB Harvard College Cognitive Neuroscience, Summa Cum Laude
- [Michael A LaMantia, M.D., M.P.H.](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/michael-a-lamantia/)
- [James Eddy](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/james-eddy/) - A part-time lecturer at UVM for several years, Eddy now becomes full-time at CEMS, leaving his post as chief technology officer at a local company. He received his BA in physics and applied mathematics from UVM in 2004 before earning a certificate in applied cybersecurity from MIT and an MS in information systems from Northwestern University. Eddy’s interests include cybersecurity and cryptography, as well as embedded systems programming and computer organization/architecture.
- [Liz Willits](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/liz-willits/) - Liz is a professional marketer, copywriter, and speaker. Through her popular keynote speaking gigs, webinars, online courses, and email campaigns, Liz has taught hundreds of thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs how to successfully grow their businesses online. During her career, she’s sent millions of emails to discover what the highest-performing emails have in
- [Mollie Sheridan](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/mollie-sheridan/) - Mollie has been working in app user acquisition for over 6 years. She’s currently a Senior Manager of Paid Search at Tinuiti, managing a team focusing on scaling the user base and engagement of some of the most downloaded apps in the world across 50+ countries.
- [Bill Rowland](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/bill-rowland/) - Bill is the Director of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) at Trinity Insight where he works with e-commerce retailers of all sizes to maximize online visibility, traffic, and revenue. From large brands like Levi’s and Toys R Us to more modestly sized ventures, his experience includes SEO strategy, technical optimization, website development, content strategy and more. Finally when
- [Krista Park](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/krista-park/) - Krista Park is the Customer Experience Analytics Manager at Mobiquity Inc., where she works with brands to identify, build, implement, and use analytics solutions. Her experience ranges from sole entrepreneur clients through multinational corporations and across a variety of verticals including consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical/healthcare, telecommunications and insurance. With past experience including media planning and buying, along with
- [Aaron Levy](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/aaron-levy/) - Aaron has been in digital advertising in some form or another for more than seven years, starting when he was “given the keys to the car,” managing Paid Search for a Fortune 500 chemical company as a Villanova junior. He honed his cross-channel skills at a now-eBay owned e-commerce focused agency in the Philadelphia suburbs,
- [Tyler King](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/tyler-king/) - It always makes me feel uncomfortable when people call themselves social media ninjas or “master,” now if someone were to call me a Social Media Jedi master, that would be pretty cool. I’m a reformed history major working in marketing, more specifically, social media marketing. I got my start in digital marketing over a decade
- [Erik Harbison](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/erik-harbison/) - Erik has been building teams, strategies, and solutions for 20 years in the advertising and digital marketing industries. He has held several leadership roles with award-winning agencies, such as Harmelin Media, Refinery Inc., 360i, and True Action (an eBay Inc. Company). Erik was also an instrumental partner in his search engine marketing agency, directMASS, which
- [Kim Jones](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/kim-jones/) - Over the last 10 years in digital marketing, Kim has built an omnichannel background, having worked in-house and on the agency side, doing everything from event marketing to Paid Search. She is currently the Data Strategy Lead at Seer Interactive, a digital marketing agency specializing in data-driven organic search, digital media, and web analytics. Previously
- [Christopher Hill](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/christopher-hill/) - Chris’s background is an eclectic one, as he has a background working in a number of different mediums – from magazine and radio to TV and film. But over the past several years, Chris has etched out a path in digital marketing that has taken on many forms. With experience leading social media marketing campaign
- [Colin Anderson](https://learn.uvm.edu/instructor/colin-anderson/) - Colin Anderson is a researcher in the Agroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative. His transdisciplinary and Participatory Action Research focuses on people-led processes of transformation for resilience, social justice and well-being. Colin works with communities, networks and organizations in social movements who are confronting intersecting crises and who are reimaging and building alternatives. He is committed to engaged and

## Jobs

- [Online Program Instructor: End-of-Life Doula (EoLD) courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/job/online-program-instructor/) - We are looking to hire instructors for our End-of-Life Doula program. We offer the following courses: End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate (8 weeks) Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate (6 weeks) Pediatric End-of-Life Doula Specialist Professional Certificate (4 weeks) Grief & Bereavement Specialist Professional Certificate (8 weeks) *Note: All courses also have a 1-week orientation. Required
- [Summer Academy Co-Curricular Coordinator](https://learn.uvm.edu/job/summer-academy-co-curricular-coordinator/) - The Summer Academy Co-Curricular Coordinator (SACC) is a temporary position that will lead activities for high school students entering grades 11, 12, or recent graduates during UVM's Summer Academy. The program runs from June 29–July 11, 2025, with approximately 50 residential students. The SACC will supervise on- and off-campus activities, facilitate workshops on college-readiness topics, and
- [Doula Team Lead: End-of-Life Doula (EoLD) Professional Certificates](https://learn.uvm.edu/job/doula-team-lead-end-of-life-doula-professional-certificates/) - The Doula Team Lead will be a key member of the End-of-Life Doula team at UVM PACE. This role will be the main contact for EoLD instructors, help recruit students to this program and provide connection for our alumni. Required qualifications: Experience in compassionate care within the field of end-of-life care, palliative care, and/or hospice.

## Programs

- [Biotechnology Technician Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/biotechnology-technician-certificate/) - Earn a Biotechnology Technician Certificate from UVM PACE. A tuition-free program for entry-level roles in pharmaceutical, research, and biomanufacturing.
- [End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/end-of-life-doula-certificate/) - Become an end-of-life doula in 8 weeks, 100% online. 4,000+ death doula certificate graduates. Backed by UVM's College of Medicine and Osher Center for Integrative Health. Offered 4x/year.
- [SLP Pre-Master’s Track Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/speech-language-pathology-pre-masters-certificate/) - UVM's Speech-Language Pathology Pre-Master's Track Certificate Program prepares students to earn their Master's.
- [Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Data Communication Certificate — Online GIS Certificate Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/geographic-information-systems-data-communication-professional-certificate/) - Earn an online GIS certificate from UVM in 12 months. 4 courses in spatial analysis, data visualization, and geospatial tools. 100% online. No prerequisites.
- [Hospitality Management Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/hospitality-management-professional-certificate/) - Earn a hospitality management certificate online in 4 months from UVM. 5 courses, paid internship option, and career support in hotel, tourism, and event management
- [Knowledge Transfer and Succession Planning Certificate for Leaders ](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/knowledge-transfer-succession-planning-certificate/) - Master AI-powered succession planning and knowledge transfer with UVM's 4-week, online certificate and prevent critical knowledge loss.
- [End-of-Life Doula Business Foundations Professional Certificate ](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/end-of-life-doula-business-foundations-professional-certificate/) - Learn how to build a death doula business plan. This 8-week online course includes services, marketing, pricing, strategy, and systems to build a practice.
- [Pet Loss Support Group Specialist Certificate ](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/pet-loss-support-group-specialist-certificate/) - Become a Pet Loss Grief Support Group Specialist through UVM’s evidence-based online certificate. Learn to support grieving pet owners with compassion and confidence.
- [Grief and Bereavement Specialist Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/grief-and-bereavement-specialist-professional-certificate/) - UVM equips professionals with a deep understanding of the history, psychology, and cultural and developmental considerations related to grief.
- [Pediatric End-of-Life Doula Specialist Certificate ](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/pediatric-end-of-life-doula-specialist-certificate/) - Specialize in pediatric end-of-life care with UVM's death doula training and certified end-of-life specialist program. Complete online in four weeks.
- [Navigating Change and Life Transitions Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/navigating-change-life-transitions-professional-certificate/) - Support your clients through life transitions with UVM’s Navigating Change & Life Transitions Professional Certificate.
- [End-of-Life Care Certificates at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/end-of-life-care-certificates/) - Offered online, UVM’s end-of-life courses help you support the dying and their loved ones with compassionate care as a death doula or grief support person.
- [Pre-College Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/pre-college-courses/) - At UVM, students can earn college credits in high school by taking one or more courses alongside their peers and undergraduates.
- [Innovation & Entrepreneurship Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/innovation-entrepreneurship-professional-certificate/) - Turn ideas into outcomes in 4 weeks with UVM. Identify opportunities, design business models, and build a 90-day go-to-market plan you can put to work.
- [Contingency Management Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/contingency-management-certificate/) - Learn to guide those with addiction toward better health through an evidence-based therapy rooted in operant conditioning known as contingency management.
- [Menopause Care Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/menopause-care-professional-certificate/) - Evidence-based menopause & HRT training for clinicians in just 4 weeks. This online certificate includes assessment, HRT, non-hormonal care, and complex cases.
- [Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/companion-animal-end-of-life-doula-professional-certificate-online/) - When a beloved animal is nearing end-of-life, stress can be high. Enter UVM's End-of-Life Doula program specializing in companion animals.
- [End-of-Life Dementia Care Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/end-of-life-dementia-care-certificate/) - Specialized training in dementia-informed end-of-life care for hospice workers, nurses, social workers, doulas, and chaplains. 4 weeks online.
- [UVM Summer Academy: Pre-College Program for High School Students](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/summer-academy/) - Experience campus life at Vermont's R1 research university through this pre-college program. Summer 2026: July 6-11. Apply now!
- [Strategic Leadership and AI Transformation Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/strategic-leadership-ai-transformation-certificate/) - Master strategic leadership with UVM's online certificate. Learn AI Strategy, Design Thinking & Adaptive Leadership in 16 weeks. For executives & managers.
- [Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/legal-issues-in-higher-education-conference/) - The Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference at UVM brings together attorneys, student affairs professionals, and campus administrators October 19–21, 2026. CLE credits available. In-person and webstream options
- [Business and Workforce Innovation Certificates at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/business-and-leadership-certificates/) - Advance your career with UVM's online business and leadership certificates. Strategic Leadership, AI Strategy, Design Thinking & more. Flexible. Non-credit.
- [AI Operations Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/ai-operations-certificate/) - Earn UVM's AI Operations Certificate online. Practical AI for business managers - 4 weeks, fully online. R1 university. Enroll now.
- [Childhood Grief Support Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/childhood-grief-support-certificate/) - Equip yourself to support grieving children with confidence and care. A 4-week online certificate from UVM PACE. No clinical license required.
- [Clinician Leadership](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/clinician-leadership/) - The University of Vermont (UVM), Larner College of Medicine and Vermont Medical Society (VMS) leadership course is designed to empower physician leaders.
- [Strategic Innovation: Design Thinking for Complex Problem Solving](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/design-thinking/) - Tackle complex, human‑centered challenges with a bold, innovation‑driven mindset. Through advanced empathy, sensemaking, and rapid experimentation techniques, participants learn to uncover strategic insights and transform them into high‑impact solutions. Leave with a concept ready to test and the confidence, clarity, and creative discipline to drive meaningful change in any professional context. Foster a culture of
- [Adaptive Leadership: Mobilizing Teams through Complexity & Change](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/adaptive-leadership/) - In times of change and uncertainty, adaptive leaders don’t rely on quick fixes—they guide people through complexity. This course introduces practical tools to lead through tough challenges, build trust, and mobilize others toward meaningful progress. Ideal for professionals in any sector seeking to lead with purpose and resilience. Develop practical skills for inspiring teams, tackling
- [Certifications in Business and Manufacturing](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/certifications-in-manufacturing-and-business/) - University of Vermont, in partnership with Ed2Go, offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills to acquire professional level positions.
- [Self-Directed Career Growth Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/mindedge/) - UVM partners with MindEdge to offer affordable professional development opportunities.
- [Snowsports and Outdoor Adventure Recreation Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/snowsports-outdoor-adventures-recreation-certificate/) - The UVM Snowsports & Outdoor Adventure Recreation (SOAR) Certificate is a 15-week online program that builds business, operations, and sustainability skills.
- [Computer Software Course Bundle](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/computer-software/) - Advance your career in an IT-related field, earn credits toward a computer science degree, or take the first step to become a software developer.
- [Clinical HealthCare Certifications](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/medcerts-clinical-healthcare-certifications/) - Increase your earning potential and find rewarding work in one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. — healthcare through online training on-demand.
- [Gerontology Course Bundle](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/gerontology/) - UVM's gerontology coursework is designed for professionals in health and social service fields who wish to earn an academic credential in Gerontology.
- [Pre-RD Sequence](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/pre-registered-dietitian-rd-sequence/) - Through UVM, work towards obtaining a Verification Statement and being eligible to apply to internships or a Master’s degree.
- [Education and Social Services Professional Development Courses](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/professional-development-courses-for-education-and-social-service/) - We prioritize teaching, research, and services that are student-centered, family-focused, community-engaged, and culturally competent.
- [Sex and Intimacy Foundations for Professional Practice Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/sex-and-intimacy-foundations-professional-certificate/) - Gain evidence-based, sex-positive expertise with UVM’s Sex and Intimacy Foundations for Professional Practice Certificate. Designed for wellness professionals.
- [Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy-training/) - Advance your practice with UVM’s Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Professional Certificate. Evidence-based training for licensed providers-online and in Vermont.
- [SLPA Professional Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/slpa-professional-certificate/) - Get trained and certified with UVM's SLPA program online. Our program meets the American Speech Language Hearing Association’s (ASHA’s) guidelines.
- [Integrative Healthcare Course Bundle](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/integrative-healthcare/) - UVM’s Integrative Healthcare coursework prepares students to understand traditional methods of healthcare with complementary care and self-care.
- [School Library Media Specialist](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/school-library-media-studies/) - UVM offers graduate educational opportunities for those interested in school library media studies to gain licensure in Vermont.
- [Project Management Skills PMSCP Certification](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/project-management-mindedge/) - These project management courses and simulations will teach you the best practices for running a project and ensuring success. Powered by MindEdge, the courses cover the domains of project management and can prepare you for high-stakes certification tests. Our courses carry PDUs across PMI’s talent triangle and span introductory and intermediate topics.
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- [Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) ](https://learn.uvm.edu/program/osher-lifelong-learning-institute-olli/) - OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at UVM offers noncredit courses, lectures, travel, and events for adults 50+, no tests, no grades. Seven Vermont locations, in-person and online, backed by Vermont's R1 research university.
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- [careeers](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/careeers/)
- [semba](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/semba/)
- [climate change](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/climate-change/)
- [environmental public health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/environmental-public-health/)
- [autism institute](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/autism-institute/)
- [dual enrollment](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/dual-enrollment/)
- [sustainabile agriculture](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/sustainabile-agriculture/)
- [food hubs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/food-hubs/)
- [GAP program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/gap-program/)
- [UVM Admissions](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-admissions/)
- [UVM precollege](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-precollege/)
- [medical school](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/medical-school/)
- [global](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/global-2/)
- [cess](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/cess/)
- [teaching](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/teaching/)
- [interview](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/interview/)
- [engineering](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/engineering/)
- [law](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/law/)
- [mental health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/mental-health/)
- [UVM food systems](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-food-systems/)
- [UVM Food Systems Summit](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-food-systems-summit/)
- [feautured-health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/feautured-health/)
- [The Lane Series](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/the-lane-series/)
- [master of public healthr of public health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/master-of-public-healthr-of-public-health/)
- [UVM Honors College](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-honors-college/)
- [environmental health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/environmental-health/)
- [UVM Medical Center](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-medical-center/)
- [lgbtga](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/lgbtga/)
- [Alumni Advice](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/alumni-advice/)
- [nursing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/nursing-2/)
- [Professional Certificate Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/professional-certificate-program/)
- [Lake Champlain](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/lake-champlain/)
- [college of med](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/college-of-med/)
- [UVM COM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-com/)
- [medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/medicine/)
- [Lyme Disease](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/lyme-disease/)
- [People Behind the Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/people-behind-the-beer/)
- [global health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/global-health/)
- [certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/certificate/)
- [featiured-sustainability](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/featiured-sustainability/)
- [bioenergy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/bioenergy/)
- [UVM Extension](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-extension/)
- [climate chaange](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/climate-chaange/)
- [professional develpment](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/professional-develpment/)
- [Women in Craft Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/women-in-craft-beer/)
- [professional certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/professional-certificate/)
- [UVM Business of Craft Beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-business-of-craft-beer/)
- [Fresh Ideas](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/fresh-ideas/)
- [College of Medinc](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/college-of-medinc/)
- [career](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/career/)
- [College of Education and Social Services](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/college-of-education-and-social-services/)
- [OLLI at UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/olli-at-uvm/)
- [Alumni Foundation](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/alumni-foundation/)
- [heath](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/heath/)
- [medical school. UVM College of Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/medical-school-uvm-college-of-medicine/)
- [post bac premed](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/post-bac-premed/)
- [professional certficiate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/professional-certficiate/)
- [online](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/online-3/)
- [cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/cannabis/)
- [aiken](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/aiken/)
- [campus safety](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/campus-safety/)
- [Legal Issues](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/legal-issues-2/)
- [heatlh care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/heatlh-care/)
- [epidemiology](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/epidemiology/)
- [entrepreneurs](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/entrepreneurs/)
- [UVM Is](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-is/)
- [UVM Is; UVM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-is-uvm/)
- [online program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/online-program/)
- [Aiken Lecture Series](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/aiken-lecture-series/)
- [Summer Medical School Prep Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/summer-medical-school-prep-program/)
- [librarian program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/librarian-program/)
- [online public health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/online-public-health/)
- [online degree](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/online-degree/)
- [guaranteed admission](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/guaranteed-admission/)
- [UVM admission](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-admission/)
- [end-of-life doulas](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/end-of-life-doulas/)
- [social media marketing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/social-media-marketing/)
- [continuing education](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/continuing-education/)
- [elearning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/elearning/)
- [master's degree](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/masters-degree/)
- [Larner College of medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/larner-college-of-medicine/)
- [legal issues in higher education](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/legal-issues-in-higher-education/)
- [accelerated master](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/accelerated-master/)
- [medical cannabis](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/medical-cannabis/)
- [Preet Bharara](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/preet-bharara/)
- [UVM Aiken](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-aiken/)
- [UVM craft beer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-craft-beer/)
- [UVM advising](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-advising/)
- [LinkedIn](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/linkedin/)
- [john dewey](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/john-dewey/)
- [featured-precollege](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/featured-precollege/)
- [pet loss](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/pet-loss/)
- [online degrees](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/online-degrees/)
- [remote learning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/remote-learning/)
- [Coronavirus](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/coronavirus/)
- [COVID-19](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/covid-19/)
- [Post-Bacc Premed Program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/post-bacc-premed-program/)
- [death doula](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/death-doula/)
- [gap](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/gap-2/)
- [gap year](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/gap-year/)
- [Master of Public Health Spotlight](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/master-of-public-health-spotlight/)
- [advanced SEO](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/advanced-seo/)
- [online marketing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/online-marketing/)
- [search engine optimization](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/search-engine-optimization/)
- [seo](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/seo/)
- [Uvm digital](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-digital/)
- [university of vermont](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/university-of-vermont/)
- [data communication](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/data-communication/)
- [geospatial](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/geospatial/)
- [geospatial information](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/geospatial-information/)
- [remote classes](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/remote-classes/)
- [virtual learning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/virtual-learning/)
- [online classes](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/online-classes/)
- [pre-medical community hub](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/pre-medical-community-hub/)
- [tips](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/tips/)
- [prelock online award](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/prelock-online-award/)
- [health coaching](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/health-coaching/)
- [integrative health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/integrative-health/)
- [craft beer finance and accounting](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/craft-beer-finance-and-accounting/)
- [Cannabis Media Fellowship](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/cannabis-media-fellowship/)
- [master of medical science](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/master-of-medical-science/)
- [UVM Pace](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/uvm-pace/)
- [Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/post-baccalaureate-pre-medical/)
- [MCAT](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/mcat/)
- [Health & Wellness Coach](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/health-wellness-coach/)
- [partnerships](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/partnerships/)
- [Rubenstein](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/rubenstein/)
- [Post-Bacc Pre-Med](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/post-bacc-pre-med/)
- [custom development program](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/custom-development-program/)
- [employer partnership](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/employer-partnership/)
- [end-of-life care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/end-of-life-care-2/)
- [speech-language pathology](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/speech-language-pathology/)
- [SLPA Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/slpa-certificate/)
- [SLP Pre-Masters](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/slp-pre-masters/)
- [library media specialist](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/library-media-specialist/)
- [Leadership](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/leadership/)
- [Innovation](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/innovation/)
- [Early College](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/early-college/)
- [High School](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/high-school/)
- [psychotherapy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/psychotherapy/)
- [wellness](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/wellness/)
- [AI](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/ai/)
- [succession planning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/succession-planning/)
- [adult learning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/adult-learning/)
- [sex and intimacy](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/sex-and-intimacy/)
- [Snowsports](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/snowsports/)
- [Tourism](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/tourism/)
- [Health & Wellness](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/health-wellness/)
- [Menopause Care](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/menopause-care/)
- [Biotechnology](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/biotechnology/)
- [Lab](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/lab/)
- [Announcement](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/tag/announcement/)

## Areas of Interest

- [Accounting & Finance](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/accounting-finance/)
- [Business](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/business/)
- [College Prep](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/college-prep/)
- [Communication](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/communication/)
- [Education & Social Services](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/education-social-services/)
- [Environment & Sustainability](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/environment-sustainability/)
- [STEM](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/stem/)
- [Food Systems & Hospitality](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/food-hospitality/)
- [Healthcare & Medicine](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/healthcare-medicine/)
- [Integrative Health](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/integrative-health/)
- [Leadership](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/leadership/)
- [Lifelong Learning](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/lifelong-learning/)
- [Manufacturing](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/area-of-interest/manufacturing/)

## Learning Formats

- [On Campus](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/learning-format/on-campus/)
- [Online](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/learning-format/online/)
- [Hybrid](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/learning-format/hybrid/)

## Program Types

- [Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/program-type/professional-certificate/)
- [Credit Certificate](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/program-type/credit-certificate/)
- [University Coursework](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/program-type/university-coursework/)
- [Conference](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/program-type/conference/)
- [Workshop](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/program-type/workshop/)
- [Credit Sequence](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/program-type/credit-sequence/)

## Semesters

- [Fall](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/semester/fall/)
- [Spring](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/semester/spring/)
- [Summer](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/semester/summer/)
- [Winter](https://learn.uvm.edu/news/semester/winter/)

## Event Categories

- [Webinar](https://learn.uvm.edu/events/category/webinar/)