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Annual Music Celebration Honors Late Lyndon State Musician Jake Gregg This story was originally published by the Caledonian Record on April 10, 2025 LYNDON CENTER — Greggfest, a celebration of music honoring the legacy of a musician and Lyndon State College student, will be held at the school on May 2 and 3 with 13 […]
Continue ReadingJunior 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. […]
Continue ReadingEmily 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 […]
Continue ReadingThis story was originally published by Bennington Banner on April 6, 2025 RANDOLPH — Hundreds of students from across Vermont gathered today at Vermont State University’s Randolph Campus for Building Bright Futures 2025, an Industry Awareness & Recruitment Day that offered students a hands-on look at careers in the construction and building materials industries. Organized […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingThis story was originally published by the Rutland Herald on March 13, 2025 On any given weekday, you can hear laughter and see smiles through the heavily decorated front windows of the Boys & Girls Club at 75 Merchants Row in Rutland. And when you step into the building, you will be greeted by a […]
Continue ReadingBURLINGTON, 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 […]
Continue ReadingMike Palagonia, director of public safety at Vermont State University, has been named to the board of directors of the Northeast Colleges and Universities Security Association. Palagonia has been a member of NECUSA, the oldest campus law enforcement organization in the U.S., for nearly a decade. “VTSU is incredibly lucky to have Mike Palagonia leading our public safety work,” […]
Continue ReadingLyndon, VT – The Vermont Animation Festival is thrilled to announce its 10th annual celebration of creativity, collaboration, and art, taking place on March 28th and 29th at the Lyndon campus of Vermont State University (VTSU). This milestone event will feature a variety of screenings, workshops, and artist talks, highlighting the innovative work of animators from […]
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This story was originally published by WCAX on February 14, 2025 CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – As the Castleton women’s hockey team nears the end of its season, the players are fighting for something bigger than a faceoff, they’re raising awareness for breast cancer. “I’m fighting for my family and raising awareness and support for them […]
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Congratulations to VTSU Castleton Theatre Arts students Vidur Katyal and Kathryn Osburn for their incredible work at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) this past week! For their exemplary performances in VTSU Castleton’s fall production of Once Upon a Mattress, Vidur was nominated by KCACTF for the Irene Ryan Award and Kathryn was […]
Continue ReadingCreating a welcoming atmosphere for a wide range of learners should benefit the state’s workforce development needs, Paul Yoon told NBC5 In Depth. Vermont State University has a new chief diversity officer. Paul Suk-Hyun Yoon started at VTSU in November. He previously worked at the University of Vermont as UVM’s senior advisor for inclusive excellence. […]
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Vermont State University has a new chief diversity officer. Paul Yoon previously spent years as the senior adviser for inclusive excellence at the University of Vermont. He was also vice principal at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School in South Burlington. And he starts work at a time when many institutions are shutting down or significantly […]
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Originally posted December 19, 2024 by Mark Rosalbo Jamal Hughes’ Vision for Vermont State University – Randolph “Jamal has been a pivotal figure in aligning our athletics program with the university’s strategic mission and vision. His initiatives reflect our commitment to fostering community engagement and academic excellence.” —Kathleen Mason, VTSU-Randolph’s Coordinator of Disability Services. As Vermont […]
Continue ReadingThis semester, the Ornithology class at VTSU Johnson embarked on an exciting journey through Vermont’s diverse ecosystems, offering students hands-on experiences with the state’s rich birdlife. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area was one of the standout destinations, where students marveled at the sight of Snow Geese in their natural habitat. This trip provided a unique opportunity […]
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