Vermont State University receiving $6.3M to expand nursing programs

Vermont State University will receive $6.3 million over the next five years to expand its nursing program by 250 seats and help address the critical need for healthcare workers in the region. NBC5 reports that Vermont State will construct a new nursing education center on the Lyndon campus, and plans are underway for additional development at the Castleton, Johnson, Williston, and Rutland locations.