Students who start small businesses and break new ground; professors who inspire in the classroom and in their fields of research; alums who change the world at work. At UVM, inspiring stories are everywhere. Take a closer look...

  • Suzanne Lowensohn
    Appointed to the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC) for a two-year term; director of the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program
  • Paul Deslandes
    Tracing the history of male beauty, grooming, and self-representation; chair of UVM’s Department of History
  • Marilyn Cipolla
    Leading researcher in brain injury associated with stroke and preeclampsia; chair of UVM Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
  • Jaza Amchok
    Striving for healthcare equity through a career in nursing
  • Akol Aguek
    Creating equitable educational opportunities for Vermont students; working with new refugees on college preparation
  • Dorcas Lohese
    First-generation student, biochemistry major, and Instagram star helping STEM-related students navigate college with study ideas, events, career search tools and more
  • Ralph Tursini
    Mentor of students and maintainer of UVM’s forests for 15 years
  • Aimee Schiller
    Harnessing service learning opportunities and geospatial training as a stewardship coordinator with the Minnesota Land Trust
  • Katie Enns
    Mapping the emissions of campus commuters through an internship with the Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association
  • Jake Hession
    Becoming an inclusive educator for all students