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When Shannon Randall â26 arrived at UVM, she wasn't just starting collegeâshe was continuing a family legacy. Inspired by her father and sister, she chose UVM for its animal science program, its sense of community, and the feeling she got the moment she saw the mountains and knew she was home.
But getting here wasn't guaranteed.
Scholarship support helped make Shannon's dream possible, allowing her to focus on learning, leadership, and building lifelong connections instead of financial stress. From bringing her horse to campus and finding family at the Horse Barn Cooperative, to leading the Dairy Club and pursuing her passion for agriculture, Shannon embraced every opportunity UVM had to offer.
When an injury threatened to derail her first weeks on campus, her community stepped in. When she needed guidance, mentors showed her the way. And when she reflects on her journey today, one thing is clear: she never walked it alone.
As Shannon prepares to graduate and begin her next adventure, she carries with her more than a degreeâshe carries a community that changed her life.
"The first thing I would say is just a very big thank you. I know personally, I wouldnât have been able to come to UVM without all of the support Iâve received."
Because of scholarship support, students like Shannon can turn dreams into futures. âš
Scholarships change lives. You can too.
Visit the link in comments to donate today.
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For Haley Moriarty â29, what started as hands-on experience as a clinical assistant quickly became a calling.
âI just loved the patients I was working with [at Dana Farber]. Thatâs when I thought, âOkay, this is for me.ââ
When Haley began searching for a medical school, she wasnât only looking for academic excellence. She wanted a community where she could build meaningful relationships, serve others, and feel at home. She found all of that at the The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont.
But like so many aspiring physicians, Haley faced a difficult reality: the cost of medical education.
Scholarship support helped turn possibility into reality.
âIt made it a lot more affordable,â Haley says. âKnowing that someone saw something in me, I am really, really thankful for that.â
Today, Haley is pursuing her dream of becoming a physicianâone who hopes to offer not only medical expertise, but comfort, hope, and compassion during lifeâs hardest moments.
âI want to be the provider who can give hope to someone. At the very least, a shoulder to cry on.â
Because of scholarship donors, students like Haley can focus less on financial barriers and more on what matters most: caring for patients and preparing to serve future generations.
Your support doesnât just fund an education. It helps shape the physicians our communities will depend on tomorrow. đ
06/04/2026
A warm welcome home to our Class of '75 and Class of '76 alumni!
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We're so excited to celebrate your Golden Reunion all weekend long!
Keep up with all the fun here: https://www.uvmfoundation.org/alumni/events/reunion
06/04/2026
Don't miss this heartwarming story in the Spring 2026 issue of Vermont Medicine from The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont (and linked below). đ
"The whispers of me returning home had been happening for months while I was still finishing up my residency at UVM. Word gets around fast in this small town."
At age three, Megan Prue, M.D.'22, told her parents she wanted to be a doctor. Now, after completing medical school at Larner and her pediatric residency at Golisano Children's Hospital at UVM Health, she has returned to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom to the pediatric clinic where she once was a patient.
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2026 issue of Vermont Medicine. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4o6Hs0x or stop by the Office of Medical Communications for a hard copy if you are local!
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A scholarship letter opened in a high school biology class changed Padma Mendelsund '26's life.
At her desk, Padma learned she had been accepted into UVMâs Honors Collegeâand awarded scholarships that would make her future possible.
"With the money I would save by going to UVM, I could buy a house someday. I could go to med school. I could go to law school. I could get an MBA. I realized that the scholarships UVM offered me would give me a lot of freedom."
That freedom allowed Padma to engage deeply with her community and discover where she could make the greatest impact. Today, she's studying Health and Society and Political Science, connecting her interests in healthcare, public policy, and social change.
But what stays with her most is the generosity behind her opportunity.
"Being a donor is special because it means you're recognizing the potential and humanity of people you don't even know, and that gives me hope. Itâs similar to the kindness Iâve felt at UVM â it makes you feel seen."
Every scholarship is more than financial support. It's a message to a student: *We see you. We believe in you. Your future matters.*
Because sometimes, a single act of generosity doesn't just change a student's college decisionâit expands what's possible over an entire lifetime.
Your gift matters. đ» See the link in our comments for more.
đâš June is here, and so is our Summer of Scholarships campaign!
Throughout the month, weâll be sharing stories that highlight the life-changing impact of scholarship support on UVM studentsâand the donors who help make those opportunities possible.
Scholarships are more important than ever. This month, your gift can go even further through two special matching opportunities:
đ Gifts to the UVM Fund, which supports scholarships for students across the university, will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000.
đ©ș Gifts to the Medical Alumni Association Scholarship will be matched 2-to-1 up to $20,000âmeaning every $1 donated provides $3 in scholarship support for Larner College of Medicine students.
When you give, youâre doing more than funding a scholarship. Youâre investing in students, expanding access to education, and helping open doors to brighter futures.
Give today through the link in our comments or visit go.uvm.edu/summerofscholarships
05/27/2026
Lydia Kern '15 has always been a gatherer. As a child, she collected objects and found materials, not to house but to transform.
When she arrived at UVM, she was intent on social work. The joy of gathering resources and relationships into strong community felt natural.
The semester before graduation, she experienced a profound loss. It redirected her path and reoriented her life towards art, a passion she had by then developed for years.
Kern felt so held by her Burlington community as she navigated grief and artmaking that she stayed for a decade after graduation.
Now she is a career artist with a freshly unfurling life in NYC and a studio in Queens.
Read more of her story here, and the full profile via our link in comments.
05/21/2026
UVM alumnus Andrew Lieberman â13 â now a leader at German tech firm Celonis â is helping UVM students bridge the gap between classroom learning and the rapidly changing workforce.
A lifelong Catamount, Lieberman believes the true value of a liberal arts education lies in critical thinking, ethical leadership, and problem-solving skills that outlast any single technology.
That philosophy came to life through the 2026 Celonis x UVM âDecoding the Carbon Challenge,â where students from across disciplines analyzed real company travel data to uncover ways to reduce both carbon emissions and business costs. Using process-mining software employed by major organizations worldwide, teams explored how data can reveal whatâs actually happening inside systems â not just what people assume is happening.
For many students, it was their first experience working with sophisticated analytics tools and live business data. Environmental studies, psychology, economics, engineering, and social science majors collaborated to turn information into actionable sustainability strategies. Their findings? Small operational changes â like reducing first-class travel â could dramatically lower emissions while maintaining productivity.
But the challenge became about more than sustainability. Students discovered how data-driven thinking can reshape systems, improve decision-making, and create measurable change.
Lieberman emphasized that experiences like this are essential for todayâs students. Specific software may evolve quickly, but the ability to analyze information, adapt, communicate ideas, and solve complex problems will always matter.
Faculty and advisors agreed: this kind of collaboration represents the future of liberal arts education â where broad-based thinking meets practical application in ways that prepare students for countless career paths.
Read the full story to see how UVM students are combining technology, sustainability, and liberal arts thinking to shape the future â and why partnerships like this may redefine career readiness for the next generation.
05/19/2026
With deep gratitude for Dean Sharma and Professor Sharma.
As we close out an inspiring Commencement season, the Grossman School of Business is taking a moment to celebrate a legacy that has shaped generations.
We are deeply grateful to recognize the extraordinary contributions of Dean Sanjay Sharma and Professor Pramodita (Dita) Sharma as they prepare to retire after years of transformative leadership, scholarship, and community building.
Together, the Sharmas have elevated University of Vermont to global prominenceâwhile strengthening what matters most: people, purpose, and impact.
Under Sanjayâs leadership, the school achieved historic milestonesâraising more than $100 million, securing the largest gift in University of Vermont history, expanding experiential learning opportunities, and positioning Grossman among the top institutions globally for positive impact and sustainable business education. His vision helped launch the The Sustainable Innovation MBA at the University of Vermont (SI-MBA), now consistently ranked among the very best in the world.
Ditaâs global leadership in family enterprise research has shaped an entire field while creating meaningful, lasting opportunities for students. From co-founding the Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC)ânow known as the âWorld Cupâ of business competitionsâto building platforms like the Leadership and Legacy Series, her work has bridged scholarship and real-world impact across generations.
That legacy continues.
The Sharma Legacy Fund, launched with extraordinary generosity and momentum, has already raised more than $5 million to support scholarships for future Grossman studentsâensuring that their commitment to access, excellence, and leadership lives on.
To Dean Sharma and Professor Sharma: thank you for your vision, your integrity, and your unwavering belief in what the Grossman School of Business at UVM can be.
Your impact will be felt for generations to come.
Full Article: https://www.uvm.edu/business/news/celebrating-sharma-legacy
Sharma Legacy Fund: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofVermont/carrying-forward-the-sharma-legacy
05/16/2026
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