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UVM president asks legislature for inflationary increase, $1M/year for cancer center and support for multipurpose arena
Summary
University of Vermont President Marlene Trump told the House of Communications Committee that UVM seeks an inflationary increase to its state appropriation, a $1,000,000-per-year, five-year commitment for the UVM Cancer Center and state support toward a $15,000,000 multipurpose center alongside private fundraising.
Marlene Trump, president of the University of Vermont, told the House of Communications Committee on Feb. 4 that UVM is asking the legislature for an inflationary increase to its general fund appropriation and for targeted state investment to expand student aid and rural health care access.
Trump told committee members that the university has requested $1,000,000 per year for five years to support the UVM Cancer Center, saying the funds would help expand care in rural communities so “where you live shouldn't be a determining factor in your health care.” She also noted that Governor Scott’s budget proposes a…
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