This story was originally published by WCAX on May 12, 2025 MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State University is seeing a 15% increase in preliminary enrollment deposits for the fall semester. School officials say first-year deposits are up 20% over last year, and deposits for CCV students moving on to VTSU are also up by […]
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VermontBiz: Vermont State University receives outstanding nursing NCLEX pass rates
This story was originally published by VermontBiz on 5/7/2025 Vermont State University (VTSU) nursing program graduates have demonstrated excellence by achieving outstanding National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) passing rates. VTSU’s nursing program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in the dynamic and demanding field of nursing. From […]
Continue ReadingVTDigger: From marketing to mental health, a mom comes full circle
This story was originally published by VTDigger on May 6, 2025 After 10 years of working in marketing and analytics in the Boston area, Leanne Estridge left her job in early 2020 when her infant son had difficulty with daycare. As the family-inspired pause lengthened into a pandemic-driven societal realignment, Leanne and her husband decided […]
Continue ReadingVermont State University & Legislative Leaders Celebrate Enrollment Growth, Look Ahead to a Sustainable Future for VTSU
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 […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: VTSU partnership aims to advance careers of nurses
This story was originally published by WCAX on April 30, 2025 BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new partnership aims to advance career opportunities for nurses in the UVM Health Network. The UVM Health Network and Vermont State University say the online program is for full-time nurses with an associate’s degree to pursue their bachelor’s degree […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: Aspiring PE teacher launches peer mentorship program
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 […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: VTSU Castleton adventure class tackles Mount Washington
This story was originally published by WCAX on April 12, 2025 by Connor Ullathorne CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – A daunting challenge for some no matter the season. “With the big adventure of doing Mount Washington, where they could really see a winter mountainous environment that was in somewhat of a controlled setting here in the Northeast,” […]
Continue ReadingUniversity Celebrating 11th Annual Greggfest Music Festival May 2-3
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 ReadingVTDigger: Mom of two goes to school to strengthen kids’ mental health
Emily 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 ReadingVTDigger: Learning to use art, to heal
An art educator trains to become a mental health counselor with the Vermont Mental Health Forgivable Loan This story was originally published by VTDigger on April 2, 2025 In the 12 years Lydia Littwin worked as an educator at a South Burlington art studio, she taught hundreds of children in afterschool classes and summer camps. […]
Continue ReadingBennington Banner: Students from across Vermont experience building materials industry firsthand at “Bright Futures 2025” event
This 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 ReadingRutland Herald: Youth & Family: University connections — making a big impact
This 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 ReadingWCAX: Weather station network aims to protect rural Vermont communities
BURLINGTON, 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 ReadingVermontBiz: Restorative Justice Program at VTSU launches
Vermont Business Magazine At the Community Restorative Justice Center in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, non-violent offenders are referred to Reparative Panels as an alternative to a punitive approach to justice. Vermont State University (VTSU) students completing their Restorative Justice program internships participate in these panels, which offer the responsible party the opportunity to communicate and learn in […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: VTSU public safety director to serve on NECUSA Board of Directors
Mike 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,” […]
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