This column was originally published by the Times Argus on November 8, 2025. Editor’s note: Vermont By Degrees is a series of columns written by representatives of colleges and universities from around the state about the challenges facing higher education at this time. Freedom & Unity — It’s both Vermont’s motto and its promise, honoring […]
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Vermont State University confers President Emeritus status on David Wolk
Montpelier, VT –Vermont State University (VTSU) has conferred the title of President Emeritus upon David Wolk, honoring his lifelong service to Vermont and his extraordinary leadership in furthering public higher education across the state and for the countless Vermonters whose lives were influenced by his mentorship or who today are touched by the lasting contributions of […]
Continue ReadingManchester Journal: Vermont State University marks Manufacturing Month with growing programs
This story was originally published by the Manchester Journal on November 3, 2025. RANDOLPH — Vermont State University (VTSU) marked another Manufacturing Month in October, acknowledging the importance of manufacturing to Vermont’s economy and the University’s unique role as a workforce development partner for businesses and industry across Vermont, according to a press release. For […]
Continue ReadingTimes Argus: VTSU Castleton students present history to Ira community
This story was originally published by the Times Argus on October 31, 2025. IRA — A steady rain was pelting the roof of the Ira Town Hall as Vermont State University Castleton history professor Andre Fleche spoke to a gathering of Ira’s residents inside. “The good news is that we have a dark and stormy […]
Continue ReadingBennington Banner: Upcoming conference celebrates Vermont State Colleges alumni, workforce leaders
This story was originally published by the Bennington Banner on October 22, 2025. CASTLETON – On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Vermont State Colleges will present the Making a Difference, Making a Living (MADMAL) conference, a statewide event designed to inspire and connect students, alumni, faculty, and community partners. Through TED-style presentations, speakers will share how […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: VTSU Castleton hockey team helps restore historical cemetery
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 […]
Continue ReadingBennington Banner: VTSU and VSAC partner to offer free tuition to more Vermont students
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 […]
Continue ReadingCommentary | A campus reimagined: Education and community at the heart of rural renewal
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 […]
Continue ReadingUp in the Canadian Arctic, a team of Vermont scientists search for microbes and microplastics
This story was originally published by Madelyn Nonni at VTDigger September 25, 2025 For two weeks last spring, students and professors from Vermont State University collected cores of snow, sea ice and permafrost to uncover more about what’s hidden beneath the surface. Madelyn Nonni is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University […]
Continue ReadingNews & Citizen: Johnson shares tales of resiliency in representative’s tour
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 […]
Continue ReadingVTDigger: Vermont State University, Johnson announce partnership to relocate town services onto the school’s campus
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 […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: Johnson seeks to bring essential town services to higher ground
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 […]
Continue ReadingNBC5: Johnson continues recovery efforts after devastating flooding
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 […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: Vermont State University study reveals impact of ice climbing
This story was originally published by VermontBiz on August 11, 2025. Vermont Business Magazine Two new studies led by Vermont State University (VTSU) faculty and students reveal that ice climbing in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley contributes more than $6.2 million annually to the regional economy, supporting 36 jobs and generating $4.4 million in Gross Domestic Product […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: Ice climbing vital to Mount Washington Valley economy, research finds
This story was originally published by WCAX on August 11, 2025. NORTH CONWAY, N.H. (WCAX) – Ice climbing in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley brings in millions of dollars to the local economy every year. That’s according to new research out of Vermont State University. Researchers say the industry generates more than $6 million to the […]
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