Faculty Spotlights

From Vermont to West Africa: Cannabis Studies Program Makes Its Mark

May 18, 2026

A group of eight people posing together in a university hallway, with a woman in a black-and-yellow print outfit and a woman in a plaid skirt and black blazer standing in the front row, surrounded by six others arranged behind them. A water fountain is visible on the right wall.

Faculty-led events, a landmark collaboration with Ghana, and a surge of public interest signal a new chapter for one of higher education’s most distinctive programs. It has been a standout […]

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VTSU Online Honors Dr. Bianca Reyes with 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence

April 30, 2026

Vermont State University Online is pleased to announce that Dr. Bianca Reyes, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Vermont State University Online Award […]

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Dean David Kupferman approaches his role with a simple philosophy: Each of us drives change 

April 6, 2026

Although he has traveled around the world and lived in places like Saipan and Hawaii, one thing  is absolutely clear to David Kupferman: he wouldn’t want to be anywhere but right […]

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North Star Monthly: Professor Meachem recognized for journalism education

February 5, 2026

Professor Meachem recognized for journalism education Meaghan Meachem Recognized as Center for Community News Faculty Champion This story was originally published by North Star Monthly on February 4, 2026 LYNDON, […]

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Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism Program Wraps Up a Busy Fall Semester

January 13, 2026

The Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism (OELT) program at Vermont State University had an action-packed fall semester filled with professional engagement, networking, and hands-on learning opportunities. Students, alongside faculty member […]

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Heather Duhamel and Kaitlin Northey: Vermont must protect and strengthen the programs that prepare early childhood educators

November 24, 2025

A group of young children dressed in colorful winter clothing stand near a wire fence outdoors, accompanied by an adult. In the foreground, a small bicycle leans against the fence next to a bright green sign that reads: “I AM AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR. Skilled ~ Passionate ~ Professional ~ Essential #ProudToBeAEducator.” Tall trees and a building are visible in the background under a clear sky.

Every new classroom that opens needs a qualified early childhood educator to lead it. This commentary was originally published by VTDigger on November 24, 2025. This commentary is by Heather […]

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Faculty Spotlight: Barclay Tucker

November 17, 2025

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Professor of Illustration and Graphic Design | Vermont State University Lyndon Barclay Tucker is a force at Vermont State University’s Lyndon campus, where he’s established himself as faculty member with […]

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Faculty Profile: Meaghan Meachem

November 10, 2025

Program Coordinator + Professor | Communications | Vermont State University Lyndon Over half of Meaghan Meachem’s life to date has been spent on Vermont State University’s Lyndon campus. In 2003 […]

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Faculty Profile: Dr. Phil Lamy

October 13, 2025

Two people sit together in front of cannabis plants on green grass, one with a bucket hat and beard, and the other with sunglasses.

Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, and Cannabis Studies, Coordinator of the Cannabis Studies Certificate Program, Applied Percussion Instructor, Music Program Dr. Phil Lamy is perhaps best known for launching the Cannabis […]

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