Vermont State University announces that the Outdoor Education, Leadership & Tourism (OELT) program based at its Lyndon campus has received accreditation from the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) for a four-year term that started on May 16, 2023, making it the only university program in the country to currently be accredited by the AMGA.
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Professors Awarded U.S. Department of Education Grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a five-year, $820,000 grant to two Vermont State University faculty to help address the shortage of K-12 school-based mental health providers.
Continue ReadingVermont State University Lyndon Alumni Win at New England Emmy Awards; Students Earn Honors in 2023 Student Production Awards
Alumni of Vermont State University’s Lyndon campus took home twelve awards at the New England Emmy Awards, a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which took place on June 10, 2023. In total, twenty-two alumni were nominated and eight garnered awards. Also in attendance were six Vermont State Lyndon students who earned recognition at the 2023 Student Production Awards.
Continue ReadingVTSU announces plans for expansion of nursing programs
Over the next five years, Vermont State University will receive $6.3 million in funding from the 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The University will use the funding to expand its nursing program across all of its campuses, allowing it to enroll an additional 250 students. Learn more in this Times Argus article.
Continue ReadingVermont 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 […]
Continue ReadingFunding for mental health coming to Vermont schools
Vermont State University will receive $847,970 over the next five years to support students in its school counseling and school psychology graduate programs. The funding will expand opportunities across the state and make the program more affordable and accessible. Learn more in this article from mychamplainvalley.com. (Note: The $97,617 noted in the article is only […]
Continue ReadingOut for Blood: Fear of tick-borne diseases is keeping some Vermonters out of the woods. Scientists seek solutions
Associate Professor of Biology Bill Landesman and students are teaming up with Vermont property owners to study the effectiveness of various strategies to curb tick population growth. Learn more about the research and Project ITCH in this Seven Days article.
Continue ReadingUVM Health Network and VTSU partner to support respiratory care
The UVM Health Network and Vermont State University are partnering to expand Vermont State’s respiratory therapy training program, the only one of its kind in Vermont. See the 22News story to learn how the partnership “will bring essential education to our region.”
Continue ReadingUVM Health Network and Vermont State University partner to support respiratory care in Vermont
Vermont State University is expanding its respiratory therapy training program, the only one in the state, in partnership with the University of Vermont Health Network. Read in VTDigger how the partnership will strengthen the program and help address healthcare staffing shortages.
Continue ReadingGreen Mountain Job & Retention Center
Spring 2023 Graduates: Applications Open for New Loan Repayment Program for Students Earning a B.A. or B.S. at a Vermont College The State of Vermont, in collaboration with the University of Vermont and Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), has set up the Green Mountain Job & Retention Program, which offers up to $5,000 in loan […]
Continue ReadingGreen Mountain Job & Retention Program
The State of Vermont, in collaboration with the University of Vermont and Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), has set up the Green Mountain Job & Retention Program, which offers up to $5,000 in loan repayment awards to encourage new graduates from Vermont colleges and universities to stay and work in Vermont after graduation.
Continue ReadingStudents get hands-on birthing experience at NVU-Lyndon simulation lab
A new simulation lab is giving NVU-Lyndon nursing students hands-on experience providing care during childbirth. NVU expects the lab will help recruit and retain students who will join the local workforce, helping to alleviate the shortage of healthcare workers in the region. Read and watch more at WCAX3.
Continue ReadingNorthern Vermont University Announces Commencement 2023
Northern Vermont University announces the Class of 2023 Commencement will be held Saturday, May 13 at 4 p.m. at the Johnson campus and Sunday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lyndon campus.
Continue ReadingThe Climate Consensus at Northern Vermont University to Participate in Rally for the Planet
Members of The Climate Consensus at Northern Vermont University’s Lyndon campus will be putting their passion into action at two upcoming climate-focused events: the Seventh Annual Rally for the Planet on Friday, April 14 in Montpelier, Vt., and the Stonyfield Earth Day 5K on Saturday, April 22 in Londonderry, NH.
Continue ReadingHealth and Wellness Coaching Program Receives National Board Approval
The Northern Vermont University Health and Wellness Coaching concentration within the Health Sciences degree program has been officially approved by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching.
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