Rubenstein School

The Official Twitter account of the University of Vermont Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

It's been a busy summer down at the Rube Lab!

Ph.D. student Braden Whisler and his team became quite a crew of night owls. They completed five weeks of nocturnal field work sampling nearshore fish communities with an electrofishing boat.

[University of Vermont @uvmvermont]

It’s time to get started! Applications for the 2027-28 undergraduate class are now open.
Apply through Early Action, Early Decision I or II, Regular Decision, or Spring Entry.
Get the details and apply: https://t.co/06DT42LMyF

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

Dr. Dan Erickson taught a summer course on sustainable cities in the Nordic region. Traveling to Sweden & Denmark, they learned about sustainable transportation systems, recycling programs, green building and stormwater infrastructure, & intentionally designed neighborhoods.

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

It's a cornerstone of the Rubenstein School experience. It's beloved by thousands of alumni. It's the winner of UVM BORED's Best Course Award for four years running.

Did you guess it? It's NR1010 and NR1020!

https://t.co/Kkdz2QDMU2

[University of Vermont @uvmvermont]

This discovery by UVM and Vermont researchers raises important questions about where this cancer originated, how it will affect fish health and populations—and how cancer works in all animals including humans.

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

New findings by UVM researchers, out today in the journal Nature Food, show diversion of U.S. food waste from landfills could reduce related climate impacts by 89% & nutrient pollution by 50%.

https://t.co/QLcHo8haow

[University of Vermont @uvmvermont]

Lesions seen on catfish initially suspected to be a virus turned out to be transmissible cancer. UVM researchers' findings published in Nature. Read more about this groundbreaking discovery: https://t.co/IhlGK2KqP6
@UVMLarnerMed @UVMcancercenter @uvmresearch @UVM_RSENR

[Agency of Natural Resources @VermontANR]

Stay safe, stay cool. Find a nice swimming spot near you.

https://t.co/aqIpWE7XeH

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

Rubenstein School Professor Mindy Morales lent her expertise to a recent news article about the unexpected overnight sensation and object of national fixation: algae.

Read the piece here: https://t.co/jbPfVvGe1s

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

Check out what our faculty wore to Commencement!

https://t.co/JJA4qr3HTn

[University of Vermont @uvmvermont]

In memory of the fallen. In recognition of their sacrifice. Today, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to others and to carry that spirit of care forward.

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

featuring RSENR Ph.D. student Graham Montague!

[Vermont Public @vermontpublic]

Hear from three Vermonters who have translated their real-world passions into online content that connects with audiences around the world.

https://t.co/OHvRNz1i5N

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

John Donnelly, Professor Emeritus in the Rubenstein School, passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Read more about John's incredible legacy and learn how you can support the John “Doc” Donnelly Memorial Fund here: https://t.co/E9yxpViCJv

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

Coyotes howling. The steady buzz of cicadas. A downpour. A rocket launch. Each conjures a different image and emotion, and all are heard in @uvmvermont 's newest, collaborative laboratory: The Listening Lab.

Learn more about it here: https://t.co/xc122R7ikV

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

Trust us: you don't need to know how to cross country ski (or snowshoe, or identify animal tracks...) to take NR1010 and 1020!

There's no end to the possibilities available to you here at the Rubenstein School!

https://t.co/YJ0ADwEjiS

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

📷 It's that time of year again! 📷
Enter to win the 2026 Rubenstein School Earth Month Photo Contest! Winners will receive prizes and a feature on the RSENR Instagram account!

Learn more about the contest and submit your photo here: https://t.co/o7Z5NvmQpS

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

🎥 🍿 🎬 Don't miss this movie screening from Professor Jolly's lab!

Registration is encouraged: save your spot at https://t.co/h3CzCjrMyg.

Special thanks to the Jolly Lab for offering this great event and to Killian Briggs for event support.

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

Happy Publication Day to Professor Tony D'Amato and his co-author, Paul Catanzaro! Learn more about "Tending Your Forest: A Guide to Ecological Forest Stewardship in the Eastern and Central United States" by checking out our Q&A with Professor D'Amato: https://t.co/XlTTa28vPM

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

Plastics, Petrochemicals, & Life, a Sustainability, Ecology, and Policy (SEP) course designed by Rubenstein School Ph.D. alumna Dr. Lucy Drummond, debuted in the fall of 2025.

Learn more about the course here: https://t.co/JL5cdiUEiM

[Rubenstein School @UVM_RSENR]

Meet the 2025-2026 Rubenstein School Student Advisory Board! The Student Advisory Board (SAB) is a group of undergraduate students that maintains a connection between the student body, the faculty, and the administration.

https://t.co/Fmofweuvi6