UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences

02/15/2026

Join the College of Nursing and Health Sciences on February 20 from 12–1 PM in Rowell 103 for our next Research Series presentation!

Dr. Kim Bauerly will share “Beyond the Surface: Addressing Social Anxiety in Adults Who Stutter and the Interplay Between Psychological Distress and Physiological Dysregulation.”

Dr. Bauerly’s NIH‑funded research explores developmental stuttering across the lifespan using physiological, movement, and acoustic measures.

Learn more:

The CNHS Research Series highlights leading-edge work in rehabilitation, nursing, biomedical science, and communication disorders, fostering collaboration across UVM’s health disciplines.

02/13/2026

Proposals due April 10!

We're now accepting proposals for the fifth annual Health Equity Summit! Do you have an idea, experience or project that can inspire change and move us closer to health equity for all? This is an invitation to share your work and your vision for change.

👉 SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL BY APRIL 10
🔗Link in the comments.

We especially encourage proposals that highlight effective strategies, lessons learned, cross-sector partnerships and system-level approaches that improve community well-being and expand equitable access to opportunity.

📅 SAVE THE DATE
Health Equity Summit 2026
September 24-25
UVM Davis Center | Burlington, VT + Virtual

Presented by:
– University of Vermont Health
– The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont
– UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences

02/09/2026

We’re so excited about UVM’s future, and what’s ahead for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, as we continue to grow our impact 💚

02/08/2026

Current exercise science student Julia Mesplède is headed to the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, competing for France in women’s hockey and representing the Catamount community on the world stage.

Milano-Cortina will be the Olympic debut for Julia and fellow Catamount Margie Freed, a 2020 Grossman School of Business graduate competing in biathlon for Team USA.

Meet all nine UVM Olympians: https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/nine-uvm-olympians-compete-2026-winter-games-italy

02/04/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Dain LaRoche as the next dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. We look forward to what’s ahead and the leadership and vision Dr. LaRoche will bring to CNHS.

Dain LaRoche Named Dean of UVM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences Health & Medicine University News Share February 4, 2026 Following a national search, Dain LaRoche has been appointed to lead UVM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Currently the Associate Dean for Research in the Col...

01/26/2026

Curious what it’s really like to be a UVM grad student? Chat with a Gradvocat to get answers about academics, campus life, and living in Vermont.

01/20/2026

Join us on January 29 for a talk with Rosalyn “Roz” Pelles, who has spent her life advancing Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of justice and equality. Register at the link in our bio.

01/16/2026

What does self-care really look like for student nurses? Professors Lili Martin and Rebecca Nagle shared the inspiration behind their new course with Amy Finley on Across the Fence

01/13/2026

Catamounts, welcome back! The energy on campus is back, and we’re here for it.
Winter can make routines tricky: short days, cold mornings, and that “I’ll start later” feeling. Prof. Connie Tompkins has a great perspective: think of winter as a season for maintenance, not perfection. Small, consistent moves matter. Swap “I have to work out” for “I get to move,” and notice the first wins: better sleep, better mood, more patience.

Need ideas to keep moving? UVM has plenty:

🎿 Ski & Snowboard Club — embrace the snow
🥾 Outing Club — winter hikes and fresh air
🏋️ Campus Rec — classes and open gym time
⛑️ Wilderness First Responder Course — build outdoor skills and confidence

Start simple: block out 10 minutes this week for movement. Grab a friend, take a walk, stretch, and pay attention to how you feel after. Those small steps add up.

Here’s to a steady, energized start to the semester!

12/15/2025

The semester is a wrap! We’re taking a breather and hope you do too. Rest up, recharge, and we’ll see you in the new year.

In the meantime, catch up on CNHS news in our Fall Newsletter, featuring stories on growth, innovation, collaboration, and a look back at this semester’s accomplishments.
Read more: go.uvm.edu/fall25news

Enjoy it? Share the link with friends and colleagues!

12/13/2025

Our Public Health Sciences and Communication Sciences & Disorders students tackled some big challenges through their capstone projects this fall:

• Improving school attendance in rural communities
• Supporting individuals with memory loss through music
• Fostering intergenerational connections
• Advancing substance use prevention

These projects highlight the incredible partnerships that make hands-on learning possible. Thank you to our community partners and faculty mentors for helping students create meaningful change.

12/10/2025