Interim President Mike Smith shares his confidence in Vermont State University, believing it “is the right place for thousands of Vermont students to get their post-secondary education.” Read more in his Vermont Business Magazine article.
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NBC5 In Depth: VSU Interim President Mike Smith on future of Vermont colleges
Mike Smith sat down with NBC5’s Stewart Ledbetter to discuss the future of Vermont State University and his strategy as interim president. See the full interview to learn why he took the job and how he hopes to make the University “a rural education model for the country.”
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 Hosts Eighth Annual Vermont Animation Festival
NVU-Lyndon is set to host the eighth annual Vermont Animation Festival. The two-day event will feature a panel discussion on the animation industry, workshops with industry experts, and a screening of animated shorts. See all the details at sevendaysvt.com.
Continue ReadingHow Vermont is winning the fight against falling enrollment
Read this University Business article to see how Vermont State University is helping to revitalize higher education in the state and reverse declining enrollment.
Continue ReadingThe time is now to do something about the rising cost of college
Learn how Vermont State University is addressing college costs with its “complete and meaningful transformation” in this Fast Company article.
Continue ReadingNolan Atkins: VSU is expanding the breadth of its libraries to meet needs of students
Nolan T. Atkins, provost at Vermont State University, describes proposed changes to the University’s libraries in this commentary in VT Digger.
Continue ReadingNorthern Vermont University offers new certificate in sustainable trail-building
Northern Vermont University is partnering with the Northwoods Stewardship Center to offer a one-year certificate program in sustainable trail building. Funded by a $1 million grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission, the program will include both hands-on and online learning components. Learn more at WCAX3.
Continue ReadingAcross the Fence: Vermont State University President Parwinder Grewal
Parwinder Grewal outlines his vision for the newly formed Vermont State University, which will unify Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College on July 1, 2023.
Continue ReadingParwinder Grewal: Vermont State University will be a catalyst for rural transformation
See how President Parwinder Grewal plans to make Vermont State University a “catalyst for rural transformation” in his VTDigger commentary.
Continue ReadingRenowned climber to screen award-winning documentary
Freddie Wilkinson, renowned climber who teaches at the Lyndon campus, talks about his film “The Sanctity of Space.”
Continue ReadingParwinder Grewal Settles In as the First President of Vermont State University
“I want to work with people to come up with new solutions,” President Grewal said. “That’s who I am.”
Continue ReadingNew State College President Visits Lyndon Campus
President Grewal visited the NVU-Lyndon campus for a Meet the President event held during Homecoming. He spoke to the Caledonian-Record about his vision for Vermont State University — and of the Lyndon campus specifically.
Continue ReadingState Colleges Look Ahead to VSU: New President Announces Big Tuition Cuts
President Grewal spoke to the Randolph Herald about his goals and priorities for Vermont State University.
Continue ReadingVermont State University to Cut Tuition by 15%
The Vermont State College System’s Board of Trustees approved a decrease in the base tuition rate for in-state undergraduates for fall 2023, dropping tuition by 15 percent.
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