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Hidden History: Vermont State University Castleton Project Brings the Past to Life for Students Across Vermont

October 15, 2025

Three individuals kneel inside a wooden structure, carefully excavating soil with small tools. A green bucket filled with dirt sits nearby, and a string grid is set up to guide the dig.

Multiple Funding Sources Boost Historic Preservation, Accessibility, and Hands-On Learning at Granger House Castleton, Vt. — Three major funding sources are significantly expanding the Castleton Hidden History Project (CHHP) at Vermont State University (VTSU) Castleton, deepening its impact on K–12 education and historic preservation in the southern Lake Champlain Basin. A new grant from the Lake […]

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Cannabis Education Workshops Offered at Vermont State University Johnson in December

October 15, 2025

Vermont’s Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board, and Vermont State University are partnering to support Vermont’s growing cannabis industry Johnson, VT – A new series of workshops will give cannabis license applicants and current license holders the business, compliance, and cultivation skills they need to succeed in Vermont’s regulated cannabis marketplace. These […]

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WCAX: VTSU Castleton hockey team helps restore historical cemetery

October 10, 2025

This story was originally published by WCAX on October 9, 2025. CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – College students in Castleton are helping to preserve the past. The VTSU Castleton ice hockey team spent Thursday afternoon helping restore a historical cemetery near the Federated Church in town. The players lifted old monuments back into place and cleaned […]

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Bennington Banner: VTSU and VSAC partner to offer free tuition to more Vermont students

October 7, 2025

This story was originally published by the Bennington Banner on October 6, 2025 WINOOSKI — Now students from almost half of Vermont households can earn a two- or four-year college degree at Vermont State University — tuition-free. Freedom & Unity, a new program managed by the Vermont Student Assistance Corp (VSAC) in partnership with Vermont […]

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Commentary | A campus reimagined: Education and community at the heart of rural renewal

October 7, 2025

David G. Bergh, Ed.D., is the current President of Vermont State University. Bergh has more than 25 years of experience in higher education, with 20 years in the Vermont State Colleges System.  The Johnson State College campus I stepped onto in 1997 as Director of Student Activities was a vastly different place than it is […]

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News & Citizen: Johnson shares tales of resiliency in representative’s tour

September 8, 2025

This story was originally published by the News & Citizen on September 4, 2025 The town of Johnson gets stuff done — at least that was the message from town officials to U.S. Rep. Becca Balint last week. After the library had been inundated by floods year after year, the town literally picked it up […]

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VTDigger: Vermont State University, Johnson announce partnership to relocate town services onto the school’s campus

September 3, 2025

A person jogs along a path, under trees with mountains in the distance behind them at Vermont State University Johnson on March 14, 2025.

This story was originally published by VTDigger on September 3, 2025. The town and village of Johnson on Tuesday announced they were entering into a partnership with Vermont State University to relocate town services onto the school’s campus in Johnson. Essential town services like Johnson’s municipal offices, post office, and the town’s health center could move onto […]

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WCAX: Johnson seeks to bring essential town services to higher ground

September 3, 2025

This story was originally published by WCAX on September 3, 2025. JOHNSON, Vt. (WCAX) – The town of Johnson is among several flood-prone Vermont communities aiming to move some services to higher ground. And it’s taking advantage of a decades-long partnership with Vermont State University’s Johnson campus to make it happen. Although Johnson’s Gihon River […]

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NBC5: Johnson continues recovery efforts after devastating flooding

September 2, 2025

This story was originally published by NBC5 on August 29, 2025 JOHNSON, Vt. — The devastating floods of July 2023 continue to shape life in Johnson, where the community is pressing forward with long-term recovery projects while working to strengthen resilience against future disasters. The storm wiped out the town’s main grocery store and post […]

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WCAX: High school students connect with climate experts for credit

July 23, 2025

This story was originally published by WCAX on July 16, 2025. BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The next generation of meteorologists recently got to visit WCAX and get a glimpse of where the magic happens. WCAX Meteorologists Peter Kvietkauskas and Allison Black met with high school students in the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont. “It’s really cool […]

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Caledonian Record: Vermont State University Holds Class of 2025 Graduation Celebration

May 29, 2025

MONTPELIER, VT — Vermont State University (VTSU) celebrated the members of the Class of 2025 graduations during the weekend of May 17-18th. Nearly 1,400 students from 231 Vermont communities and beyond were honored, exemplifying the heart of VTSU: resilient, purpose-driven, and committed to making a meaningful impact. More than 40 percent of this year’s graduates […]

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The Herald: Storm Shortens, But Doesn’t Dampen VTSU Graduation

May 27, 2025

Vermont State University celebrated its 2025 graduating class Saturday evening at its Randolph Center campus with a ceremony that was shortened due to an impending thunderstorm. The threat of severe weather prompted organizers to omit scheduled speeches from university dignitaries and the student commencement speaker. Instead, the program moved directly to the presentation of degrees […]

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

May 6, 2025

VSC Chancellor Beth Mauch speaks at a podium in the Vermont State House in front of legislative leaders

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 […]

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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 […]

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WCAX: Aspiring PE teacher launches peer mentorship program

April 16, 2025

This story was originally published by WCAX on April 15, 2025 by Sophia Thomas ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont State University Castleton freshman has gone the extra mile to show her community love. As a Mount Mansfield middle schooler in the Mini Metro basketball league, Madelyn Skar struggled with confidence around teammates and on […]

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