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Domain Name: UVM.EDU

Registrant:
University of Vermont
85 S Prospect St
238 Waterman Bldg.
Burlington, VT 05405
USA

Administrative Contact:
Chief Officer
University of Vermont
Enterprise Technology Services
238 Waterman Building
Burlington, VT 05405
USA
+1.8026564900
cio@uvm.edu

Technical Contact:
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University of Vermont
Enterprise Technology Services
238 Waterman Building
Burlington, VT 05405
USA
+1.8026568888
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Domain record activated: 14-Apr-1987
Domain record last updated: 26-Jul-2024
Domain expires: 31-Jul-2027

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