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Student and Alumni News

We are dedicated to the success of our students and alumni. Here are some recent stories about their experiences and their impact on communities near and far.

Stories about our Student and Alumni

12/06/2024

̽̽ Noyce Scholars Pursue Dream to Teach

Funded by a grant fromthe National Science Foundation, ̽̽'sRobert Noyce Scholarship Program...

05/18/2024

Pursuing Their Dreams and Fulfilling Our Mission

The CESS Class of 2024 includes 200 undergraduate students and 138 graduate students across a range...

03/19/2024

Inspired to Serve

Growing up in Winooski, Vermont, Evelyn Monje dreamed of attending ̽̽ as she...

02/01/2024

Living Fully and Dying Prepared

When Francesca Arnoldy arrived at her grandparents’ home in Massachusetts and approached her...

01/24/2024

Inspiring the Next Generation

A love for nature and science. An innate talent for teaching math. Family connections to...

08/16/2023

̽̽ Alum Receives Prestigious Obama Foundation Fellowship

Daniel Fairley, II is among the first cohort of 100 emerging changemakers chosen to participate in...

08/05/2023

Celebrating the CESS Class of 2023

We are thrilled to celebrate the success of our most recent graduates. Our students have made a...

05/24/2023

Building Inclusive and Civically Engaged Communities

Inspired by her mom, Magdelana “Maggie” Sorrentino dreamed of becoming a teacher since she was...

04/20/2023

An Extraordinary Force of Goodness

Supporting the holistic wellness of young children and their families is Sarah Bassett’s calling....

03/29/2023

Paying It Forward

Franky Bahati's youth mentoring experiences through theDREAM Programopened her mind to...

03/23/2023

Teachers Inspire

Inspired by teachers who made a difference in their lives when they were growing up, Ben Stewart...

02/08/2023

Vermont School Leaders Awarded ̽̽ Doctoral Scholarships

Two doctoral students making a difference in Vermont public schools are being recognized for their...

02/02/2023

From STEM Scholars to STEM Educators

Schools throughout America face a national shortage of highly qualified science, technology,...

10/13/2022

̽̽ Senior Named VTAEYC Early Childhood Education Student of the Year

Described as a ‘third generation educator’ by her grandmother, Ella McCarthy has always been...

08/18/2022

̽̽ Internship Partnership Develops Geriatric Social Workers to Support Aging Population

For second year Master of Social Work (MSW) intern Emily Mars Raymond, a new joint internship...

05/12/2022

Celebrating Student Success

The days leading up to and through Commencement are an exciting and rewarding time for students,...

05/10/2022

Social Work Cohort Fosters Trust, Knowledge, and Growth

Senior Grace Pease took a deep breath as she scanned her notes to share an intense encounter she...

05/02/2022

Agents of Change in Education

Leadership and policy studies in education requires a complex understanding of educational...

04/18/2022

Carving Their Own Path of Success

Phoebe Munch and Sage White Cloud came to ̽̽ asking how they could combine their personal passions...

03/16/2022

Inspiring Future Generations Through Place-Based Outdoor Education Experiences

For as long as she can remember, Samantha Marcotte dreamed of becoming a teacher someday. “I...

03/15/2022

Equity in Education is at the Core of Akol Aguek’s Life and Work

Akol Aguek (’05 G’11) was one ofSudan’s “Lost Boys,” a generation of young men displaced...

03/06/2022

Student Teaching Award Supports Aspiring Educators During Internships

During her undergraduate years, University of Vermont alumna Joan Greening ('74) took several...

03/04/2022

An Interview with ̽̽ Alumna Christina Fabrey

You did both your undergraduate and graduate work at ̽̽. First a B.S. in Plant and Soil Science...

01/31/2022

Becoming an Inclusive Educator for All Students

With a focus on inclusive education, Jake Hessionwants to make a positive impact on kids when they...

01/10/2022

̽̽ Noyce Scholars Follow Their Passion to Teach STEM Disciplines

The National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Scholarship Program strives to address the...