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Vermont State University & Legislative Leaders Celebrate Enrollment Growth, Look Ahead to a Sustainable Future for VTSU

May 6, 2025

We’re excited to share that Vermont State University is projecting a 15% increase in enrollment deposits this fall! 🎉 This milestone marks a significant step towards financial sustainability and showcases the incredible progress we’ve made together. With over 4,000 students enrolled, including many first-generation college students, VTSU is growing stronger every day. Last week, legislators […]

WCAX: VTSU partnership aims to advance careers of nurses

April 30, 2025

This story was originally published by WCAX on April 30, 2025 BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new partnership aims to advance career opportunities for nurses in the UVM Health Network. The UVM Health Network and Vermont State University say the online program is for full-time nurses with an associate’s degree to pursue their bachelor’s degree […]

SIGMA Omega Mu Chapter Presents Induction and Awards of VTSU Nursing Students

April 18, 2025

Sigma, the International Nursing Honors Society, inducted 26 students from the VTSU Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the RN-BSN Online Degree Completion Program, and the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Senior Staff Assistant Kelley Szabo was presented with the Friend of Nursing Award, Katherine Miles (RN-BSN) received the Rising Star Award, Tonya Fodge […]

VTSU Junior Social Work Majors at Vermont State House for Social Work Advocacy Day

April 8, 2025

Junior social work majors visited the Vermont State House on March 21st to take part in Social Work Advocacy Day, sponsored by the Vermont Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Students attended caucuses, committee meetings, and met with State Treasurer Mike Pieciak to discuss economic policies that align with the social work values. […]

VTDigger: Mom of two goes to school to strengthen kids’ mental health

April 7, 2025

Emily Aiken pursues a counseling degree with support from the Vermont Mental Health Forgivable Loan This story was originally published by VTDigger on April 4, 2025 “My going back to school for counseling was a big decision for us,” says Emily Aiken of Fairfax. “My husband owns a landscaping and excavation company, where he’s been […]

VTDigger: Learning to use art, to heal

April 7, 2025

An art educator trains to become a mental health counselor with the Vermont Mental Health Forgivable Loan This story was originally published by VTDigger on April 2, 2025 In the 12 years Lydia Littwin worked as an educator at a South Burlington art studio, she taught hundreds of children in afterschool classes and summer camps. […]

VTSU Students Explore History and Diplomacy in Uzbekistan

April 7, 2025

First Day in Istanbul Their journey began with a day in Istanbul, where they immersed themselves in the rich history of the city. They visited several historical sites, including the magnificent Hagia Sophia, which left them in awe of its architectural beauty and historical significance. Arrival in Samarkand The next day, they arrived in Samarkand, […]

VTSU Health Science students present research at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting

March 31, 2025

The week of March 25-30, VTSU Health Science senior students Marti Ahart and Hailey Martinovich and professors Dr. Andrea Corcoran and Dr. Emily Tarleton attended the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in San Francisco. Marti and Hailey, working alongside Dr. Corcoran, presented their ongoing research on wearable fitness trackers. This […]

WCAX: Weather station network aims to protect rural Vermont communities

March 11, 2025

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Better weather monitoring could keep your family safer through extreme events. Whether devastating flooding or dangerous blizzards, Burlington’s National Weather Service office is hard at work collecting data to keep you safe. However, there are gaps in that data that a new system aims to fill. When a flood warning or […]

VermontBiz: Restorative Justice Program at VTSU launches

March 11, 2025

Vermont Business Magazine At the Community Restorative Justice Center in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, non-violent offenders are referred to Reparative Panels as an alternative to a punitive approach to justice. Vermont State University (VTSU) students completing their Restorative Justice program internships participate in these panels, which offer the responsible party the opportunity to communicate and learn in […]

VTSU DRACO team heads to Utqiagvik, Alaska to collect more permafrost, sea ice, and snow

March 3, 2025

On February 23rd, DRACO (Dynamic Research of Arctic Cryospheric Organisms at the nanoscale) flew into Utqiagvik, Alaska, for field research in the northernmost point of the United States. VTSU’s Dr. Ross Lieblappen and Dr. Michelle Sama, Research Scientist Eliza Goodell, and undergraduates Ayden LaPoint and Geo Cuciti are spending two weeks collecting permafrost and sea […]

VTSU Architectural Engineering Students Attend International Conference in Orlando

February 19, 2025

Students from Vermont State University’s Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) program and the Renewable Energy (REN) concentration of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program attended the ASHRAE winter conference in Orlando, Florida February 7-11, 2025. Engineering Professor Chris Reilly, P.E., who teaches courses related to building energy, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, led the student group comprising members […]

Mountain Times: Vermont State University’s Construction Management Program gains industry recognition, addresses workforce shortages

February 14, 2025

This story was originally published by the Mountain Times on February 12, 2025 Vermont State University’s (VTSU) Construction Management program is making strides in addressing Vermont’s skilled labor shortage while achieving national recognition with a new accreditation. The program, which prepares students for high-demand careers in construction, has earned accreditation from the Applied and Natural […]

VermontBiz: VTSU athletic training students raise the bar at Eastern Athletic Trainers Association convention

February 4, 2025

VermontBiz: VTSU athletic training students raise the bar at Eastern Athletic Trainers Association convention One VTSU student earned a scholarship and a second was recognized for her leadership at the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Convention in Philadelphia, PA. Eleven total students from the Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) program at Vermont State University (VTSU) Castleton […]

Vermont State University Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List & President’s List

January 27, 2025

Congratulations, Vermont State Students! We’re thrilled to announce our Dean’s List and President’s List recipients for the Fall 2024 semester. View the searchable Dean’s list on Merit | View the searchable President’s list on Merit

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