Photo by Erica Houskeeper, 2018.
"I give back because people’s journeys in life are important to me. When I hear a story or experience a personal moment that requires that we as human beings step up and move forward for the betterment of others, it really inspires me to act, especially when it moves the needle toward civility, kindness, equity, and justice."
WANDA HEADING-GRANT ’87, G’03
Wanda majored in social work and earned her doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies. She serves as vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at UVM. She has given abundantly both time and talent during her 37 years at the University, but she also gives annual financial support to passion projects across campus. She has been an invaluable leader at UVM and will now become a national trailblazer as she assumes the role of Carnegie Mellon University’s inaugural vice provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and chief diversity officer.
Photo by Erica Houskeeper, 2018.
WANDA HEADING-GRANT ’87, G’03
"I give back because people’s journeys in life are important to me.When I hear a story or experience a personal moment that requires that we as human beings step up and move forward for the betterment of others, it really inspires me to act, especially when it moves the needle toward civility, kindness, equity, and justice."
Wanda majored in social work and earned her doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies. She serves as vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at UVM. She has given abundantly both time and talent during her 37 years at the University, but she also gives annual financial support to passion projects across campus. She has been an invaluable leader at UVM and will now become a national trailblazer as she assumes the role of Carnegie Mellon University’s inaugural vice provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and chief diversity officer.
Like the Green Mountains themselves, Circle members provide dependable, vital resources for the UVM community year after year and inspire greatness in our faculty and students. The Green Mountain Circle symbolizes the unity and continuity of our most devoted donors and recognizes their exceptional commitment to the University of Vermont.
Like the Green Mountains themselves, Circle members provide dependable, vital resources for the UVM community year after year and inspire greatness in our faculty and students. The Green Mountain Circle symbolizes the unity and continuity of our most devoted donors and recognizes their exceptional commitment to the University of Vermont.
Photo courtesy of Jerry Jacobs ’56.
"I struggled financially to get through school, with fellowships and scholarships, plus working. I’ve always been of a mind to try to give back what I got from the University, pay it forward a little bit. That’s why I’ve given over the years, thinking there may be other kids in my circumstance."
JERRY JACOBS ’56
Jerry majored in psychology and most recently made a generous gift of scholarship support for Vermont students as part of the SOAR Campaign. After earning his degree from UVM and a PhD from Indiana University, Jerry spent his career as a distinguished professor of neuroscience and behavior at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Photo courtesy of Jerry Jacobs ’56.
JERRY JACOBS ’56
"I struggled financially to get through school, with fellowships and scholarships, plus working. I’ve always been of a mind to try to give back what I got from the University, pay it forward a little bit. That’s why I’ve given over the years, thinking there may be other kids in my circumstance."