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Interview: UVM’s Sarah Carleton On Theater In A Down Economy

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.
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VT Edition: Dan Fogel on UVM finances

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.

Fogel announces academic changes 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.
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UVM contract talks break down

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.
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How much sugar is too much?

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.

UVM’s part-time faculty OKs contract

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.