It is with great enthusiasm that I inform you that the University of Vermont Board of Trustees has selected E. Thomas Sullivan, J.D. as the next president of the University of Vermont and State Agriculture College, effective July 15, 2012. When he takes office, Tom will become UVM’s 26th president in the 221 years since the University was founded. For more information on Tom Sullivan, go to E. Thomas Sullivan.

The search process was a thorough and vigorous one, and we are fortunate to have attracted such high caliber candidates to the job. It is a testament to the hard work of so many that UVM is in a strong and viable position, and I have every confidence that Tom Sullivan will lead this university to even greater success. He clearly possesses the academic credentials, the extensive leadership experience at both public and private universities, the demonstrated accomplishments in the implementation of strategic plans and major fund raising, and the personal energy and enthusiasm we need to work with the UVM community to shape our future together. I could not be more pleased and excited at this appointment.

I hope you will join me in welcoming Leslie and Tom to our community. I want to thank everyone who participated in this search process and helped make it such a resounding success, and to all who work so hard each day to benefit of our University.

We will be introducing the president-elect on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 and invite you to participate in this exciting event. It will take place from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Silver Maple Ballroom in the Dudley H. Davis Center. The event will be web broadcasted so that people can watch on their computers. To access the announcement live, please use the following link: Live Webcast