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...

  • Laura Hill
    Plant biologist fighting soil contamination with sunflowers
  • Connor Atchison
    Embarking on a new career as an engineering officer in the U.S. Coast Guard
  • Hayden deCamp
    Designing for a better tomorrow in UVM’s newly launched interdisciplinary Community Centered Design major
  • Keith Klepeis
    Geologist building the knowledge and advanced tools needed to better predict landslides
  • Alden Ducharme
    Becoming a positive force in the lives of middle school students as a CESS Scholar of Distinction
  • Melanie Katz
    Development Manager at the Intervale Center, combining philanthropic efforts with communications to strengthen food systems throughout Vermont
  • Teresa Mares
    Amplifying the stories and the challenges of Latin American migrants who work Vermont’s farms
  • Reuben Escorpizo
    Developed new guidelines for clinicians who provide physical rehabilitation for people returning to work following injury or illness
  • Kate Porterfield
    Improving resource recycling in Vermont by researching sustainable uses for packaged food waste
  • Emily Tarleton and Nancy Gell
    Exploring the role of nutrition in reducing fall risks for older adults