Since 1800, the University of Vermont has pursued a progressive
mission of enlightening individuals and, through them, society.
When university president Daniel Sanders welcomed the first class of
students into the school, he envisioned the college as a temple of
knowledge. Balanced against the demands of national development,
cultural change, and increased emphasis on academic specialization, UVM
has seen generations of students who are intellectually curious and
utilize their education into the practical needs of society. University
of Vermont tells the story of the students, curriculum, and campus
through a unique collection of drawings, paintings, and photographs,
many of which are published here for the first time.