University of Vermont, Educational research institution in Burlington, United States.
The University of Vermont is a public research institution in Burlington with colleges covering medicine, agriculture, engineering and liberal arts. Its campus spreads across hillside grounds overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks.
The institution began in 1791 as the fifth college of its kind in New England. It merged with Vermont Agricultural College in 1865, gaining federal funding as a land-grant institution.
The Royall Tyler Theatre and Lane Series at the University of Vermont present numerous productions and concerts throughout the academic year.
The campus sits in the eastern part of Burlington, about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from downtown and reachable by foot or bus. Some buildings are open to the public while other areas remain restricted to students and staff.
The institution runs the oldest collegiate outdoor program of its kind in the United States. Students have used it to explore hiking and climbing routes in the Green Mountains for over a century.
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