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2 months ago | uvm.edu | Kristen Munson

The waters off southern Florida could have been mistaken for a hot-tub in recent summers, with temperatures so high they triggered coral reef bleaching events. We know coral reefs protect against storm surges and are biodiversity hotspots. We know they attract tourists. But how else do we determine the worth of coral reefs?

2 months ago | uvm.edu | Kristen Munson

Beekeepers in the United States lost more than 55 percent of managed colonies last year—the highest loss rate since the Apiary Inspectors of America began determining them in 2011. A new study from University of Vermont scientists and international collaborators supports a novel method for testing hygienic behavior in honey bees that could promote breeding more disease resistant colonies in the future.

Mar 5, 2025 | uvm.edu | Alayna Howard

For 26 years, Senior Lecturer Dave Kaufman has spent the spring semester teaching University of Vermont (UVM) students the ins and outs of Vermont’s ski industry. The most popular skiing and riding destination in the eastern U.S., Vermont had more than 4 million visitors to mountains across the state last winter. Those skiers and riders account for a large portion of Vermont’s $4 billion of tourism revenue.

Jan 16, 2025 | uvm.edu | Adam White

Commencement is a cherished tradition at the University of Vermont, celebrating the achievements of our graduating students and the culmination of their UVM experience as they embark on their next chapter. This milestone event officially confers our graduate’s degrees and honors their hard work, dedication, and success—bringing together family, friends, and the UVM community to mark this momentous occasion.