University of Vermont News

Christopher Lord of Milton Earns Degree at Skidmore College Skidmore's Class of 2012, totaling 627 baccalaureate candidates, participated in the College's 101st Commencement Saturday, May 19, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.A Christopher Lord of Milton received a BA degree Cum Laude.

Backers of using a new measure for a state or a nation's well-being are set to gather in Burlington this week.

Sarah H. Bush and Sarah Z. Cassidy, both of Northborough; Brent D. Cohen and Brent J. Underkoffler, both of Shrewsbury; and Sarah H. Becque and Kristyn C. White received their degrees during the University of Vermont's 209th Commencement ceremonies, held May 20.

Local Students Named to KSC Dean's List Keene State College has released the Dean's List for the spring semester 2012.

Carolyn Jeanette Lieberman, daughter of Nancy and Mark Lieberman of Yorktown Heights, has received her Honors degree in Music from the University of Vermont.

We've long known exercise has a wonderful effect on the brain. It makes you happier, evens your temperament and can even mitigate the painful withdrawal from heroin addiction.

Sarah P. Elliott of Storrs, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Nursing within the College of Nursing & Health Sciences during May commencement ceremonies at the University of Vermont.

Basking Ridge residents awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees from Quinnipiac University The following area residents graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Ct.

A former University of Vermont employee is expected to go to jail for four months after she admitted her part in an embezzlement scheme this week.

Here's a roundup of recent local accomplishments, from college graduations to mock trial championships.

In Leicester, up a rutted driveway off Route 7, Kevin New cobbled together a sugarhouse out of an old goat barn and plywood.

Terri Hathaway, Chair of the Vermont-New Hampshire Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Committee and Co-Chair Wendy Gawlik, have announced that, thanks to funds raised throughout the year, the Affiliate was able to award $500,000 to 16 community-based breast health programs in Vermont and New Hampshire, bringing the total sum of monies awarded ... (more)

Over the last few years, studies in animals and people with ADHD have shown exercise may reduce impulsivity and improve attention.

A Jessie A. Kerr of Concord, MA received aA Doctor of Medicine A at Commencement ceremonies held at the University of Vermont on May 20, 2012.

A larval ladybug feeds on aphids. Professor Margaret Skinner suggests getting to know what beneficial bugs look like in both larval and adult forms.

When Williston native Robyn Suarez was in fifth grade, she promised herself that she would learn American Sign Language so she could communicate with a boy on her soccer team.

Champlain College's 134th Commencement took place at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington on Saturday, May 5. In all, 451 undergraduates and 66 graduate students earned their degrees, including the following Williston residents.

The membership of the Burlington-based instrumental band Japhy Ryder includes guitarist Zack duPont, featured in an article elsewhere in this issue of Weekend.

Sadie Holliday of Brattleboro was named to the 2012 spring semester dean's list at the University of Vermont.

Quebec Premier Jean Charest has postponed his planned visit Thursday to Vermont, where he was to sign an agreement with Gov.