The University of Vermont is a public university, offering Bachelor Masters and Doctoral programs. It is the 6th oldest college in New England. Its athletic teams are members of the America East athletic conference.
History
The University of Vermont was founded in 1791. It was the first college in the United States to declare in its charter that the, "rules, regulations, and by-laws shall not tend to give preference to any religious sect or denomination whatsoever." UVM.edu:History and Traditions
The institution consists of seven undergraduate schools, as well as ninety four bachelor's programs. It also has fifty two masters and twenty one doctoral programs. The university boasts an overall student to faculty ratio of sixteen to one, with 1,059 full time and 243 part time faculty members.University of Vermont: Fast Facts
Notable Alumni
Mission Statement
"To prepare students to lead productive, responsible, creative lives and to create, interpret and share knowledge, applying it for the benefit of Vermont and society as a whole." UVM.edu: Mission, Vision and Strategic Goals
University of Vermont Leadership
- President: Daniel Mark Fogel
- 2002-present: President
- 1976-2002: Louisiana State University, last position was executive vice chancellor and provost
- 2002-present: President
University of Vermont Notable Alumni
- Wikipedia: University of Vermont Notable Alumni
- Grace Goodhue Coolidge: Wife of President Calvin Coolidge
- E. Annie Proulx: Author of The Shipping News and Brokeback Mountain
- Erik Liljegren: Fox News Channel reporter
- Henry Jarvis Raymond: New York Times co-founder
- Kerr Smith: Actor on Dawson Creek
Studying at University of Vermont
- University of Vermont Undergraduate School
- University of Vermont Graduate College
- University of Vermont Notable Programs of Study
Prospective Students for University of Vermont
Visiting University of Vermont
- Official Site: University of Vermont | Information Center and Campus Tours
University of Vermont Student Life
- Official Site: Student Services
- World Web: Burlington Travel
University of Vermont Sports Teams
- Official Athletic Site: Athletics
- Conference: America East Conference
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Fast Facts
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Established
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Faculty
Approx. 1,200
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Nickname
Catamounts
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Motto
"Studiis et Rebus Honestis"-Latin, meaning "For studies and other honest pursuits"
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