University Professorships

  • The Williams Professorship of Mathematics, 1853, honors Azarias Williams of Concord, Vermont, merchant and judge, native of Sheffield, England, who in 1839 deeded to the University extensive land holdings. Dr. Jainke Yang, Ph.D., is the Williams Professor of Mathematics.
  • The Marsh Professorship of Intellectual and Moral Philosophy was established in 1867 to honor James Marsh, distinguished UVM president and philosopher of the 1830’s. Dr. Terence D. Cuneo, Ph.D., is the Marsh Professor of Intellectual and Moral Philosophy.
  • The John N. Pomeroy Professorship of Chemistry was established in 1878 by John N. Pomeroy, AB, 1809, who lectured on chemistry and served as trustee of the University. Dr. Christopher C. Landry, Ph.D., is the John N. Pomeroy Professor of Chemistry.
  • The Howard Professorship of Natural History was established in 1881 by John Purple Howard, a generous benefactor of the University. This Professorship supports the appointee’s salary, specimen purchase, protection and exhibition, suitable for development and instruction, and for books to increase and improve "The Howard Library". Dr. Ingi Agnarsson, Ph.D., is the Howard Professor of Natural History.
  • The Flint Professorship of Mathematics, Natural or Technic Science was established in 1895 by a bequest from Edwin Flint. Dr. Peter S. Dodds, Ph.D.,, is the Flint Professor of Mathematics, Natural or Technic Science.
  • The Converse Professorship in Commerce and Economics was established in 1899 by John H. Converse, AB, 1861, LL.D., 1897, who as a trustee of the University proposed the teaching of Latin, modern languages, history, and other subjects. Dr. William A. Gibson, Ph.D., is the Converse Professor in Commerce and Economics
  • The Samuel W. Thayer Professorship of Neurological Sciences was established in 1910 to honor Dr. Samuel White Thayer, Dean of the College of Medicine from 1854-1871 and 1880-1882, from contributions made by alumni of the College of Medicine. Dr. Gary M. Mawe, Ph.D., is the Samuel W. Thayer Professor of Neurological Sciences.
  • The RC Hawkins Fund Professorship was established in 1920 by General Rush C. Hawkins to be used in payment of the salaries of the teaching staff in the College of Arts and Sciences in the University of Vermont. Dr. Kelley H. Di Dio, Ph.D., is the RC Hawkins Fund Professor.
  • The John G. McCullough Professorship in Political Science was established in 1926 through grants made by Gov. and Mrs. John G. McCullough. Dr. Caroline C. Beer, Ph.D., is the John G. McCullough Professor in Political Science.
  • The George H. Perkins Professorship of Zoology was established in 1931 to honor George H. Perkins, a teacher of science and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Nicholas J. Gotelli, Ph.D., is the George H. Perkins Professor of Zoology.
  • The Elliot W. Shipman Professorship of Ophthalmology was established in 1934 by a bequest from Dr. Elliot W. Shipman, MD, 1885. Dr. Brian Y. Kim, M.D., is the Elliot W. Shipman Professor of Ophthalmology.
  • The Lyman-Roberts Professorship of Classical Languages and Literature was established in 1941 to honor Robert Roberts, mayor of Burlington in the 1890’s and a University trustee from 1895-1939. This Professorship supports the appointee’s salary, giving preference to instruction in Latin and literature, and thereafter academic, literary, linguistic, cultural and general courses of study. Dr. Mark D. Usher, Ph.D., is the Lyman-Roberts Professor of Classical Languages and Literature.
  • The Corse Professorship of English Language and Literature was established in 1952 by Frederick M. and Fannie C.P. Corse. Dr. Lokangaka Losambe, Ph.D., is the Corse Professor of English Language and Literature.
  • The Edwin W. Lawrence Forensic Professorship of Speech was established in 1965 by Edwin W. Lawrence, lawyer and financier of Rutland, Vermont, AB, 1901. Dr. Helen Morgan Parmett, Ph.D., is the Edwin W. Lawrence Forensic Professor of Speech.
  • The Daniel Clarke Sanders Endowed Chair was established in 1968 by UVM alumni, honoring the Rev. Daniel Clarke Sanders, first president of the University.
  • The John L. Beckley Professorship in American Business was established in 1983 by John L. Beckley, 1934 graduate of UVM a trustee from 1966-1970, to encourage economic education. Dr. David A. Jones, Ph.D., is the John L. Beckley Professor in American Business.
  • The Bishop Robert F. Joyce Chair in Human Development was established in 1983 by alumni and friends, honoring Robert F. Joyce, 1917 graduate, a trustee from 1948-1954, and Bishop of the R. C. Diocese of Burlington for 15 years. Dr. Betsy Hoza, Ph.D., is the Robert F. Joyce Chair in Human Development.
  • The Ernest Hiram Buttles Professorship of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine was established in 1984 to honor Ernest Hiram Buttles, Professor of Pathology and Bacteriology, 1921-1946. Dr. Pamela C. Gibson, M.D., is the Ernest Hiram Buttles Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
  • The McClure Professorship in Musculoskeletal Research was established in 1988 by J. Warren and Lois H. McClure. Dr. Bruce David Beynnon, Ph.D., is the McClure Professor in Musculoskeletal Research.
  • The E.L. Amidon Chair in the Department of Medicine was established in 1989 to honor Dr. E.L. Amidon, a revered teacher and former chair of the Department of Medicine.
  • The Roger H. Allbee ’31 Professorship in Surgery was created in 1992 by Roger H. Allbee, M.D. ’31, to provide support for a research fellow in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Jonathan E. Boyson, Ph.D., is the Roger H. Allbee '31 Professor in Surgery.
  • The Harry W. Wallace Professorship in Neonatology was established in the Department of Pediatrics 1995 by the family of Harry W. Wallace to represent Mr. Wallace’s philanthropic interests. Dr. Roger F. Soll, M.D., is the Harry W. Wallace Professor in Neonatology.
  • The Gund Professorship in the Liberal Arts, established in 1995 by Gordon and Lulie Gund, provides the College of Arts and Sciences with the opportunity to attract a leading teacher-scholar to one of the liberal arts disciplines. Dr. Robert V. Bartlett, Ph.D., is the Gund Professor in the Liberal Arts.
  • The Dorothean Chair of Engineering and Science was established in 1996 by Dr. Stuart Martin in memory of his wife, Dorothy Webster Martin, to support an outstanding individual in the field of engineering or a related science. Dr. Donna M. Rizzo, Ph.D., is the Dorothean Chair of Engineering and Science.
  • The Berta Pi-Sunyer Williams Endowed Professorship was established in 1996 in recognition of the importance of women's health care issues. Established to provide general support for education, research and patient services in women's health care at Fletcher Allen and its affiliated organizations. Dr. Cheung Wong, M.D., is the inaugural Berta Pi-Sunyer Williams Endowed Professor.
  • The S.D. Ireland Family Professorship in Surgical Oncology was established in 1999 in recognition of the cancer research being conducted at the University of Vermont. Dr. David N. Krag, M.D., is the inaugural S.D. Ireland Family Professor in Surgical Oncology.
  • The Henry and Carleen Tufo Chair in General Internal Medicine was created in 1999 by Henry M. and Carleen Ann Tufo to support continued excellence in teaching, research and patient care in General Internal Medicine. Dr. Benjamin Littenberg, M.D., is the inaugural Henry and Carleen Tufo Chair in General Internal Medicine.
  • The Robert F. and Genevieve B. Patrick Endowed Chair in Nephrology was established in 2000 through a generous bequest from the estate of Genevieve Patrick. The endowment is intended to support the study or specialty of Nephrology.
  • The Robert F. and Genevieve B. Patrick Endowed Chair in Watershed Science and Planning was established in 2000 through a generous bequest from the estate of Genevieve Patrick, to provide in perpetuity vital support for teaching and scholarly innovation. Dr. Anne J. Jefferson, Ph.D., is the Robert F. and Genevieve B. Patrick Endowed Chair in Watershed Science and Planning.
  • The John Van Sicklen Maeck, M.D. Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology was established in 2000. The endowment supports the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, who also holds the faculty position. Dr. Ira M. Bernstein, M.D., is the John Van Sicklen Maeck, M.D. Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • The Gund Professorship of Ecological Economics was established in 2001 by Gordon and Lulie Gund and their sons, Grant and Zachary. Dr. Taylor H. Ricketts, Ph.D., is the Gund Professor of Ecological Economics.
  • The Stanley S. Fieber ’48 Chair in Surgery was created in 2002 by Stanley S. Fieber, M.D., to enhance the research and educational activities of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Mitchell C. Norotsky, M.D., is the Stanley S. Fieber '48 Chair in Surgery.
  • The Irwin H. Krakoff, M.D. Green and Gold Professorship in the University of Vermont Cancer Center was established in 2003 in honor of Dr. Krakoff, first director of the University of Vermont Cancer Center. It supports outstanding senior or promising junior faculty members in the University of Vermont Cancer Center in cancer research.
  • The Duncan W. Persons, M.D. ’34 Green and Gold Professorship in Ophthalmology was established in 2003 by Dr. Duncan Persons, an ophthalmologist who graduated from The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont in 1934, to support an ophthalmology faculty member who demonstrates scholarly productivity in the mission areas of education and research, as well as clinical excellence. Dr. Christopher J. Brady, M.D., MHS, is the Duncan W. Persons, M.D. ‘34 Green and Gold Professor.
  • The Lisa Steele Professorship in Nursing and Health Sciences was established in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2003 by an anonymous donor for a tenured Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences faculty member with a focus on regulation of human health and disease. Dr. Paula B. Deming, Ph.D., is the Lisa Steele Professor in Nursing and Health Sciences.
  • The Heinz and Rowena Ansbacher Green and Gold Professorship in Psychology was established by Max, Ben, Ted, and Charles Ansbacher in October 2004 to honor the lifetime achievement of their father and mother, Heinz and Rowena, in the field of Psychology.
  • The Mary Kay Davignon Green and Gold Professorship was established in 2005 to support the strategic priorities of the Dean of Medicine.
  • The Cordell E. Gross Green and Gold Professorship in Neurosurgery was established in 2005 by former professor and chief of neurosurgery Dr. Cordell Gross to provide annual support for educational or research purposes. Dr. Brandon D. Liebelt, M.D., is the Cordell E. Gross Green and Gold Professor in Neurosurgery.
  • The Samuel B. and Michelle D. Labow Green and Gold Professorship of Colon and Rectal Surgery was established in 2005 to support colon and rectal surgeons in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Peter A. Cataldo, M.D., is the Samuel B. and Michelle D. Labow Green and Gold Professor of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
  • The Albert G. Mackay M.D. ’32 and H. Gordon Page M.D. ’45 Professorship in Surgical Education was established in 2005 to support the academic mission of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Edward C. Borrazzo, M.D., FACS, is the Albert G. Mackay, M.D. '32 and H. Gordon Page, M.D. '45 Professor in Surgical Education.
  • The John P. and Kathryn H. Tampas ’54 Green and Gold Professorship in Radiology was established in 2005 to support education and research in the Department of Radiology. Dr. Kristen K. DeStigter, M.D., is the John P. and Kathryn H. Tampas ’54 Green and Gold Professor of Radiology.
  • The Richard and Pamela Ader Green and Gold Professorship was established in 2006 by Richard H. Ader ‘63, to be awarded to a faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Grossman School of Business. Dr. William E. Mierse, Ph.D., is the Richard and Pamela Ader Green and Gold Professor.
  • The Richard A. Dennis Green and Gold Professor was established in 2006 by family and friends of Richard A. Dennis ‘57 as a university-wide professorship, assigned at the discretion of the Provost, to recruit or retain a faculty member embodying the ideals to which Dick Dennis dedicated his life.
  • The Raul Hilberg Distinguished Professorship of Holocaust Studies was established in 2006 by Leonard ‘51 and Carolyn Miller in the College of Arts and Sciences Holocaust Studies Program. Dr. Alan E. Steinweis, Ph.D., is the Raul Hilberg Distinguished Professor of Holocaust Studies.
  • The R. James McKay, M.D. Green and Gold Professorship in Pediatrics was established in 2006 to support the research and educational activities in the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Marshall L. Land, Jr., M.D., is the inaugural R. James McKay, M.D. Green and Gold Professor in Pediatrics.
  • The Leonard and Carolyn Miller Distinguished Professorship of Holocaust Studies was established in 2006 by Leonard '51 and Carolyn Miller in the College of Arts and Sciences Holocaust Studies Program. Dr. Jonathan D. Huener, Ph.D., is the Leonard and Carolyn Miller Distinguished Professorship of Holocaust Studies
  • The A. Bradley Soule and John Tampas Green and Gold Professorship of Radiology was established in 2006 to support the Department of Radiology’s academic mission. Dr. Jeffrey S. Klein, M.D., is the inaugural A. Bradley Soule and John Tampas Green and Gold Professor of Radiology.
  • The Achenbach Chair in Developmental Psychopathology was established in 2007 by the Research Center for Children, Youth and Families, Inc., to support the research and education activities of a faculty member in the UVM College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.
  • The Robert L. Bickford, Jr. Green and Gold Professorship was established in 2007 in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences by Robert L. Bickford, Jr. '43 and Oletha T. Bickford '41 to advance the teaching and research of a distinguished professor whose research efforts are at the intersection of nutrition, biochemistry and human health. Dr. Jean R. Harvey, Ph.D., R.D., is the Robert L. Bickford, Jr. Green and Gold Professor.
  • The Jerold F. Lucey, MD Chair in Neonatal Medicine was established in 2007 by Vermont Oxford Network, Inc. and other donors to advance the care of newborn infants and their families through research, education, and quality improvement in the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Jeffrey D. Horbar, M.D., is the inaugural Jerold F. Lucey, M.D. Chair in Neonatal Medicine.
  • The Breazzano Family Green and Gold Professorship was established in 2008 by David and Roxanne Breazzano to support an endowed faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Jim O. Vigoreaux, Ph.D., is the inaugural Breazzano Family Green and Gold Professor.
  • The Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Professorship in Nursing Leadership was established in 2009 so the College of Nursing and Health Sciences may pilot an innovative approach to enable future nurses to strengthen their commitment to the profession, embody more fully the deeply held values of nursing, and assume a leadership role in the formation of a better and more compassionate health care system that continues today. Dr. Rosemary L. Dale, Ed.D., is the inaugural Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Professor in Nursing Leadership.
  • The Robert B. Lawson Green and Gold Professorship in Psychology was established in 2010 by the Segal and Davis Family Foundation of Charles Town, WV, in honor of Dr. Robert B. Lawson, who retired in May of 2010 from the University of Vermont’s Department of Psychology. The professorship was founded to support teaching, service and research in the Department of Psychology.
  • The L. Richard Fisher Professorship of Electrical Engineering was established in 2011 by Dick Fisher to attract and retain high quality faculty in electrical engineering in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Dr. Mads R. Almassalkhi, Ph.D., is the L. Richard Fisher Professor of Electrical Engineering.
  • The Roy Korson, M.D. and Lorraine Korson, M.S. Green and Gold Professorship in Pathology was established in 2011 by the Korsons to promote academic excellence in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Mark K. Fung, M.D., Ph.D.,, is the inaugural Roy Korson, M.D. and Lorraine Korson, M.S. Green and Gold Professor of Pathology.
  • The Elliott A. Brown Green and Gold Professorship of Law, Politics, and Political Behavior was established in 2012 to support an endowed faculty position in the Department of Political Science. Dr. Robert Pepperman Taylor, Ph.D., is the Elliott A. Brown Green and Gold Professor of Law, Politics, and Political Behavior.
  • The David Blittersdorf Professorship of Sustainability Science and Policy was established in 2013 by David Blittersdorf to support a faculty position in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources that fosters collaboration with the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences to build a sustainability curriculum addressing solutions to fossil fuel resource depletion and renewable energy. Dr. Jon D. Erickson, Ph.D., is the David Blittersdorf Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy.
  • The Virginia H. Donaldson, M.D. ’51 Professorship was established in 2013 in The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont by Virginia Donaldson, MD to faculty who demonstrate a commitment to translational science and who actively contribute to the goal of promoting the impact of biological science on clinical medicine, as Dr. Donaldson did. Dr. Stephen T. Higgins, Ph.D., is the Virginia H. Donaldson, M.D. '51 Professor.
  • The Steven Grossman Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship was established in 2013 by the Grossman Family Foundation to recruit and retain an outstanding faculty member to the Grossman School of Business. Dr. Erik Monsen, Ph.D., is the inaugural Steven Grossman Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship.
  • The Steven Grossman Endowed Chair in Finance was established in 2013 by the Grossman Family Foundation to recruit and retain an outstanding faculty member to the Grossman School of Business. Dr. Charles R. Schnitzlein, Ph.D., is the inaugural Steven Grossman Endowed Chair in Finance.
  • The Steven Grossman Endowed Chair in Sustainable Business was established in 2013 by the Grossman Family Foundation to recruit and retain an outstanding faculty member to the Grossman School of Business. Dr. Dror Etzion, Ph.D., is the Steven Grossman Endowed Chair in Sustainable Business.
  • The Frank P. Ittleman, M.D. Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery was established in 2013 by Dr. Frank P. Ittleman, M.D., to allow the holder of the Endowed Chair to advance their scholarly activities through access to additional resources outside of customary institutional support for the Department. The Fund will serve as a way to recognize and reward outstanding faculty. Dr. Frank P. Ittleman, M.D., is the Frank P. Ittleman Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
  • The Wolfgang and Barbara Mieder Green and Gold Professorship was established in 2013 by Wolfgang and Barbara Mieder to recognize outstanding faculty in smaller academic units within the arts and humanities, the social sciences, and education, beginning with the Department of German and Russian. Dr. Helga Schreckenberger, Ph.D., is the Wolfgang and Barbara Mieder Green and Gold Professor.
  • The Steven Rubenstein Professorship for Environment and Natural Resources was established in 2013 by Steve and Beverly Rubenstein. Dr. Adrian J. Ivakhiv, Ph.D., is the Steven Rubenstein Professor for Environment and Natural Resources.
  • The Peter Weimersheimer Endowed Professorship in Emergency Medicine was established in 2013 to advance clinical and academic Emergency Medicine at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Medical Center.
  • The Mark J. Zwynenburg Green and Gold Professorship of Financial History was established in 2013 to honor Mark J. Zwynenburg '81 to assist the Department of Economics in its efforts to recruit and retain exceptionally qualified new faculty members actively engaged in teaching and research investigating financial history issues. Dr. Jane E. Knodell, Ph.D., is the inaugural Mark J. Zwynenburg Green and Gold Professor of Financial History.
  • The Barrett Foundation Chair in Engineering was established in 2013 by the Barrett Foundation to recruit and retain a new dean for the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Dr. Luis A. Garcia, Ph.D., is the inaugural Barrett Foundation Chair in Engineering.
  • The Green and Gold Professorship of Pediatric Surgery was established in 2013 to recognize and reward outstanding faculty and to allow the holder to advance his or her scholarly activities through access to additional resources outside of customary institutional support of the Department. Dr. Kennith H. Sartorelli, M.D., FACS, is the inaugural Green and Gold Professor of Pediatric Surgery.
  • The Levitt Family Green and Gold Professorship was established in 2013 by an anonymous donor to reward high-performing faculty in the teacher education program. Dr. Katharine G. Shepherd Ed.D., is the inaugural Levitt Family Green and Gold Professor.
  • The Green and Gold Professorship of Urology was established in 2013 in recognition of the outstanding faculty of the Department of Surgery and as an investment to increase philanthropy to benefit the Department of Surgery, the Foundation's Board of Directors approved the creation of this Professorship as a quasi-endowment from an unrestricted gift made by University Medical Education Associates. Dr. Mark K. Plante, M.D., FRCS(C), FACS is the inaugural Green and Gold Professor of Urology.
  • The Green and Gold Professorship of Vascular Surgery was established in 2013 in recognition of the outstanding faculty of the Department of Surgery and as an investment to increase philanthropy to benefit the Department of Surgery, the Foundation's Board of Directors approved the creation of this Professorship as a quasi-endowment from an unrestricted gift made by University Medical Education Associates. Dr. Andrew C. Stanley, M.D., FACS, is the inaugural Green and Gold Professor of Vascular Surgery.
  • The Robert A. Pierattini, M.D., Green and Gold Professorship in Psychiatry was established in 2013 by Katherine Teetor to enhance excellence in teaching and research for the medical discipline of psychiatry, to support the Department's teaching clinical service, research programs, or other general purposes in ways that promote the perpetuation of academic, clinical and research excellence. Dr. Judith L. Lewis, M.D., is the inaugural Robert A. Pierattini, M.D., Green and Gold Professor in Psychiatry.
  • The Elizabeth and David Daigle Professorship in Finance was established in 2014 to attract and retain high quality faculty in finance. Dr. Andrew K. Prevost, Ph.D., is the inaugural Elizabeth and David Daigle Professor in Finance.
  • The Arthur Jason Perelman, M.D. '52 Professorship was established in 2014 to both recognize and support the invaluable work of research in cancer. Dr. Perelman’s special interest in genomic medicine and research, in addition to his ongoing interest in research for gynecological cancer, general cancer research, and supportive initiatives to help patients and their families navigate the cancer journey with clarity and dignity. Dr. Gary S. Stein, Ph.D., is the inaugural Arthur Jason Perelman, MD '52 Professor.
  • The Cyril G. Veinott Green and Gold Professorship was established in 2014 as part of the philanthropic legacy of Cyril G. Veinott ’26 to enhance faculty support in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Dr. Joshua C. Bongard, Ph.D., is the inaugural  Cyril G. Veinott Green and Gold Professor.
  • The Green and Gold Professorship of Neurosurgery was established in 2014 recognition of the outstanding faculty of the Department of Surgery and as an investment to increase philanthropy to benefit the Department of Surgery. Dr. Susan R. Durham, M.D., is the inaugural Green and Gold Professor of Neurosurgery.
  • The Green and Gold Professorship of Surgical Research was established in 2014 to recognize and reward outstanding faculty and allow their advancement of scholarly activities through access to additional resources. Dr. Brian L. Sprague, Ph.D., is the inaugural Green and Gold Professor of Surgical Research.
  • The Green and Gold Professorship of Transplant Surgery and Immunology was established in 2014 to recognize and reward outstanding faculty and allow their advancement of scholarly activities through access to additional resources. Dr. Carlos E. Marroquin, M.D., FACS, is the inaugural Green and Gold Professor of Transplant Surgery and Immunology.
  • The Green and Gold Professorship of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery was established in 2014 to allow the holder of the Professorship to advance their scholarly activities through access to additional resources outside of customary institutional support for the Department, and as a way to recognize and reward outstanding faculty. Dr. William J. Brundage, M.D., is the inaugural Green and Gold Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
  • The Robert Larner Professorship in Medical Education was established in 2015 in medical education for The Teaching Academy at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Dr. Kathryn N. Huggett, Ph.D., is the inaugural Robert Larner Professor in Medical Education.
  • The Holly and Bob Miller Endowed Chair in Palliative Medicine was established in 2015 for the position of division chief for palliative medicine in the Department of Family Medicine to recognize and support excellence in palliative medical education. Dr. Robert E. Gramling, M.D., is the inaugural Holly and Bob Miller Endowed Chair in Palliative Medicine.
  • The Sarah Nichols Gruenig Green and Gold Professorship of Diabetes Research was established in 2015 to benefit the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine. Dr. John L. Leahy, M.D., is the inaugural Sarah Nichols Gruenig Green and Gold Professor of Diabetes Research.
  • The Philip Ades, M.D. Professorship of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention was established in 2016 for the Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Department of Medicine to allow continued evolution and growth of the program, ensuring that cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular disease prevention services will be available to patients in the region. Dr. Philip A. Ades, M.D., is the inaugural Philip Ades, M.D., Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention.
  • The Robert W. Hamill, M.D. Green and Gold Professorship was established in 2016 to provide support to conduct cutting-edge research and to advance educational activities in Parkinson's disease and related conditions. Dr. James T. Boyd, M.D., is the inaugural Robert W. Hamill, MD Green and Gold Professor.
  • The Gregory N. Sweeny Green and Gold Professorship of Civil Engineering was established in 2016 by Gregory N. Sweeny to recruit good professors, and retain good professors by rewarding those whose accomplishments should be honored. This Green and Gold Professorship is Gregory’s way of thanking the University for what it did for him, and for what the University can do for the faculty and students in the future. Dr. Eric M. Hernandez, Ph.D. is the inaugural Gregory N. Sweeny Green and Gold Professor of Civil Engineering.
  • The Bloomfield Early Career Professorship in Cardiovascular Research was established in 2017 by Martin Bloomfield, M.D. ’60, to help young investigators combine practice and research by providing more assistance, reduce teaching loads, and offer salary support early in their careers at the Cardiovascular Research Institute of Vermont (CVRI). Dr. Timothy B. Plante, M.D., MHS, is the Bloomfield Early Career Professor in Cardiovascular Research.
  • The Julian Lindsay Green and Gold Professorship of English was established in 2017 by Robert E. Fenix to honor his late father-in-law Julian Lindsay, who taught in UVM's English Department from 1910 to 1952. The Professorship will recognize and foster the research and teaching of the recipient, a tenured faculty member in the English Department who has made, and continues to make, a significant contribution to the study of American literature. Dr. Emily E. Bernard, Ph.D., is the inaugural Julian Lindsay Green and Gold Professor of English.
  • The Pizzagalli Chair of Free Enterprise was established in 2017 to advance the value and benefits of capitalism to the global economy, and to educate individuals in, and to promote, basic concepts of free enterprise, business competition, limited government, capitalism and self-reliance. Dr. Andrey D. Ukhov, Ph.D., is the inaugural Pizzagalli Chair of Free Enterprise.
  • The Holly and Bob Miller Endowed Chair in Memory and Aging was established in 2018 in honor of Michael LaMantia, M.D., MPH, UVM Associate Professor of Medicine & Neurological Sciences, Section Head of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine, and Director of the UVM Center on Aging. Holly and Bob Miller wish for this Chair to support a recognized leader in the fields of memory and aging/geriatrics, and the continued growth of the memory and aging program(s) in the UVM LCOM and the UVMMC. Because of his compassionate care of patients and families in the UVMMC Memory Clinic and the groundbreaking research he is conducting at UVM in the fields of memory and aging. Dr. Michael A. LaMantia, M.D., MPH, is the inaugural Holly and Bob Miller Endowed Chair in Memory and Aging.
  • The Adam and Abigail Burack Green and Gold Professorship of Education was established in 2018 to support an education faculty member focused on school climate in the Department of Education, and to help recruit and retain education faculty who will expand students' development to becoming transformational educators and teachers. Dr. Bernice R. Garnett, Sc.D., is the inaugural Adam and Abigail Burack Green and Gold Professor of Education.
  • The Blodwen S. Huber Early Career Green and Gold Professorship in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine was established in 2018 by Sally A. Huber, Ph.D., to honor her mother to continue her spirit for the love of learning, knowledge, and the love of helping others to make a success of their lives, and benefit the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Sarah A. Nowak, Ph.D., is the inaugural Blodwen S. Huber Early Career Green and Gold Professor in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
  • The Elmer R. Huber Early Career Green and Gold Professorship in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine was established in 2018 by Sally A. Huber, Ph.D., to honor her father to continue his spirit for the love of learning, knowledge, and the love of helping others to make a success of their lives, and benefit the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Dr. David J. Seward, Ph.D., is the inaugural Elmer R. Huber Early Career Green and Gold Professor in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
  • The Rogers and Nancy Follansbee Professorship in Dermatology was established in 2019 by their daughter, Lenore Broughton, in support of solidifying a permanent foundation of excellence in Dermatology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Vermont, and to support the goal of fostering education, encouraging research, and promoting the exchange of skill sets with international colleagues and other general purposes of an Endowed faculty position.
  • The Chris Abajian, M.D. and Margaret Abajian Green and Gold Professorship in Pediatric Anesthesiology was established in 2019 by Chris Abajian, M.D. and Margaret Abajian for their years of service and philanthropy to the Department of Anesthesia, the UVM Larner College of Medicine, and the UVM Medical Center, and Dr. Abajian's leadership in the field of Pediatric Anesthesiology. 
  • The Morris Goldman '29, M.D. '32 Green and Gold Professorship of Family Medicine was established in 2019 in honor of Morris Goldman, M.D., to support the threefold mission of the department: to provide high quality care and service to our patients; to insure high quality education programs for our residents and students; and to advance the science and specialty of family medicine through investigation and query. Dr. Thomas C. Peterson, M.D., is the inaugural Morris Goldman '29, M.D. '32 Green and Gold Professor of Family Medicine.
  • The Schlesinger-Grossman Chair of Family Business was established in 2019 by Steve Schlesinger and Steven Grossman, to inspire students to become entrepreneurs, to join or start their own family businesses, and to reinforce Family Business as an integral part of the curriculum in the Grossman School of Business as it continues to build its reputation as one of the nation's most distinguished business schools. Dr. Pramodita Sharma, Ph.D., is the inaugural Schlesinger-Grossman Chair of Family Business.
  • The Sanford Friedman-Jerome Hipps Green and Gold Professorship of Education was established in 2020 in honor of the teaching, research, and support of LGBTQ students, faculty, and administrators at the post-secondary education and public education levels, where teaching, research, and support is inclusive of LGBTQ students, faculty and administrators of color, as well as Caucasians and the non-binary categorization of gender, sexuality, sex, etc. Dr. Jason C. Garvey, Ph.D., is the inaugural Sanford Friedman-Jerome Hipps Green and Gold Professor of Education.
  • The Wolfgang and Barbara Mieder Green and Gold Professorship in Romance Languages was established in 2020 by Wolfgang and Barbara Mieder, to recognize and support one of the outstanding faculty members in the Department of Romance Languages in the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Cristina Mazzoni, Ph.D., is the inaugural Wolfgang and Barbara Mieder Green and Gold Professor in Romance Languages.
  • The George W. Albee Green and Gold Professorship of Psychological Science was established in 2020 by Jean Rhodes, in honor of UVM Professor of Psychology George W. Albee, 1971-1991, to have an active program of research or scholarship that aligns with Professor Albee’s commitment to social justice, prevention, and the expansion of mental health care to marginalized populations, by using contemporary interdisciplinary approaches, including psychology and emerging technologies. Dr. Matthew Price, Ph.D., is the inaugural George W. Albee Green and Gold Professor of Psychological Science.
  • The Dr. Ronald W. Pero International Research Green and Gold Professorship was established in 2020 by Margaretha Pero, M.D., Ph.D., to honor her husband’s lifetime career at his alma mater in the Department of Biomedical and Health Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Dr. Seth R. Frietze, Ph.D., is the inaugural Dr. Ronald W. Pero International Research Green and Gold Professor.

  • The Richard L. Gamelli, M.D. ’74 Green and Gold Professorship in Surgery was established in 2020 by Mary C. Gamelli to integrate knowledge obtained through research to improve and expand the Department of Surgery's Burn Program, and benefit the Department of Surgery at the University of Vermont. Dr. Margaret A. Tandoh, M.D., FACS, is the inaugural Richard L. Gamelli, M.D. ’74 Green and Gold Professor in Surgery.

  • The J. Walter Juckett Chair in Cancer Research was established in 2020 by the J. Walter Juckett Cancer Research Foundation endeavor to support the University of Vermont Cancer Center to achieve its mission to prevent, treat and cure cancer. Dr. Randall F. Holcombe, M.D., MBA, is the inaugural J. Walter Juckett Chair in Cancer Research.

  • The Howard Schapiro, M.D. '80 and Janet Carroll, MSN, M.P.H. Green and Gold Professorship in Anesthesiology was established in 2021 by Howard Schapiro and Jan Carroll for their years of service and philanthropy to the Department of Anesthesia, the UVM Larner College of Medicine, and the UVM Health Network, and Dr. Schapiro's leadership as Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and his strategic navigation of the Department through challenging times, including the revival of the residency program and a renewed academic program that supports the mission of the department and the organization. Dr. Melissa L. Davidson, M.D., is the inaugural Howard Schapiro, MD '80 and Janet Carroll, MSN, M.P.H. Green and Gold Professor in Anesthesiology.

  • The Green and Gold Early Career Professorship in the Department of Medicine was established in 2021 and awarded to full-time Department of Medicine faculty members who are assistant professors in the first five years of their faculty appointment. Dr. Diego A. Adrianzen Herrera, M.D., is the inaugural Green and Gold Early Career Professor in the Department of Medicine.

  • The Asfaw Yemiru Green and Gold Professorship in Global Health was established in 2021 to support a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics to strengthen the relationship between the University of Vermont and Vermont Oxford Network in Global Health by supporting global health research and service. Dr. Danielle E. Y. Ehret, M.D., M.P.H., is the inaugural Asfaw Yemiru Green and Gold Professor in Global Health.

  • The Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Green and Gold Professorship in Nursing Research was established in 2021 in honor of Holly and Bob Miller, which will focus on academic priorities in the Department of Nursing defined by the Chair and the Dean. Dr. Jennifer S. Laurent, Ph.D., APRN, is the inaugural Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Green and Gold Professor in Nursing Research.

  • The Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Green and Gold Professorship in Nursing Workforce Research was established in 2021 in honor of Holly and Bob Miller, which will focus on academic priorities in the Department of Nursing defined by the Chair and the Dean. Dr. Mary Val Palumbo, D.N.P., APRN, is the inaugural Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Green and Gold Professor in Nursing Workforce Research.

  • The Raymond M. P. Donaghy Professorship was established in 2021 to honor the life and accomplishments of Raymond M. P. “Pete” Donaghy and to support the continuation of his legacy of excellence in training of neurosurgeons and outstanding patient care. Dr. Bruce I. Tranmer, M.D.. is the inaugural Raymond M. P. Donaghy Professor.

  • The Karl and Mary Fessenden Professorship in Biomedical Engineering was established in 2022 by Karl and Mary Fessenden, to improve the lives of individuals and societies, and to help promising young faculty to continue their progress towards international impact in their field. Ryan S. McGinnis, Ph.D., is the inaugural Karl and Mary Fessenden Professor in Biomedical Engineering.