“We came home to Vermont:” RISE Summit Explores Solutions for Rural Challenges

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Last year, the University of Vermont’s inaugural Research, Innovation, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Summit brought together leaders, creators, and educators to explore the limitless potential for cooperation within a broad community of motivated...

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New Theme and Speakers: What's in Store for RISE 2024?

This year, the Research, Innovation, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Summit returns with new and returning speakers and an innovative, cohesive theme, ‘Partners in Place,’ exploring and connecting new ideas to drive place-based advances in health, prosperity, and purpose.

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Graduate From a College or University in Vermont? You Could Be Eligible for $5,000 in Student Loan Repayment

The State of Vermont, the University of Vermont (UVM) and the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) are extending the Green Mountain Job and Retention Program (GMJRP) and are providing up to $5,000 in student loan repayment. This program incentivizes graduates from Vermont colleges and universities to stay, live and work in Vermont.

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