The Vermont Senate considers a
bill today that will grant anonymity to donors who give to the University
of Vermont and other public
colleges in the state.
Twenty-five years ago, Madeleine Kunin became the first woman to be elected governor of Vermont. She addressed an anniversary symposium this week at UVM. You can listen to her speech here.
A
historic fraternity house at the University of Vermont, used by some members a few years ago in a cocaine ring, will become central to Burlington’s
fight against drugs.
UVM Theatre puts on its final performances this
weekend of "You Can’t Take it With You" by George Kaufman and Moss Hart. The play was written in
the 1930’s but its themes are just a relevant in today’s economic downturn.
Sarah Carleton directed the play, she speaks with VPR’s Peter Biello.
VPR’s Bob Kinzel talks with UVM President Dan Fogel about how the university has dealt with financial concerns, and whether Vermont students are being priced out of higher education opportunities at UVM.
The University of Vermont is undergoing a process designed to make the school stand out academically at a time when colleges and universities are becoming more price competitive.
The University of Vermont and its maintenance workers have reached an impasse in contract talks. Both
sides say the biggest difference between them is how much salaries would go up
in a new three-year contract.
UVM nutritionist Rachel Johnson talks with us about new guidelines that limit the number of added sugars we should consume. Also, a look at plans to expand the Calvin Coolidge Historical site, and we read from the mailbag.
The union
representing part-time faculty at the University of Vermont has ratified a new
three-year contract that includes a 2 percent salary increase for each of the
three years.