The University of Vermont is a public research university in Burlington, Vermont, founded in 1791 as the state’s land‑grant institution. It is currently Vermont’s flagship public research university.
A Vermont trial has opened for 51-year-old Jason Eaton, charged with three counts of second-degree attempted murder for a November 2023 shooting. His defense claims a psychotic break; prosecutors say he acted with intent. The case has drawn attention to possible hate-crime elements and the state’s handling of mental health defenses.