The University of Vermont, officially The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont. It was founded in 1791 and is among the oldest universities in the United States as it was the fifth institution of higher education established in the New England region of the U.S. northeast. It is also listed as one of the original eight "Public Ivy" institutions in the United States. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university's Dudley H. Davis Center was the first student center in the United States to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification. The largest hospital complex in Vermont, the University of Vermont Medical Center, has its primary facility on the UVM campus and is affiliated with the Robert Larner College of Medicine.
| Motto | Studiis et Rebus Honestis (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | For studies and other honest pursuits |
| Type | Public flagship land-grant research university |
| Established | 1791 |
| Academic affiliations | Sea-grant, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $467.7 million |
| President | Suresh Garimella |
| Academic staff | 1,196 (full-time) |
| Undergraduates | 10,700 |
| Postgraduates | 2,105 (inc. 478 medical) |
| Campus | Urban 450 acres |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – AEC, Hockey East |
About University of Vermont
Notable as one of the oldest universities in the United States, this public research university was also originally one of the eight "Public Ivy" institutions in the US.
Achievement of University of Vermont
In 1862, the school became the sole land-grant university in Vermont. The school's official name is The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College.
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Latest information about University of Vermont updated on July 28 2021.
