UVM president on COVID, cuts and sex assaults on campus

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s been a whirlwind year at the University of Vermont between COVID-19, proposed cuts and a student-led push to get the school to address sexual assault on campus.

UVM President Suresh Garimella spoke with our Darren Perron about this year like no other and what he sees coming next.

Watch the video to see the interview.

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