LYNDON — The 10th annual Vermont Animation Festival is set for March 28-29 at the Lyndon campus of Vermont State University (VTSU). This milestone event will feature screenings, workshops, and artist talks, highlighting work of animators from Vermont and beyond. The Vermont Animation Festival is hosted annually by VTSU Lyndon in partnership with Catamount Arts. […]
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Vermont Animation Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Creativity and Collaboration, Announces Keynote Speaker Hayley Morris of Shape & Shadow
Lyndon, 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 […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: Castleton women’s hockey preps for annual ‘Pink the Rink’ game
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 […]
Continue ReadingMountain Times: Vermont State University’s Construction Management Program gains industry recognition, addresses workforce shortages
This story was originally published by the Mountain Times on February 12, 2025 Vermont State University’s (VTSU) Construction Management program is making strides in addressing Vermont’s skilled labor shortage while achieving national recognition with a new accreditation. The program, which prepares students for high-demand careers in construction, has earned accreditation from the Applied and Natural […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: VTSU athletic training students raise the bar at Eastern Athletic Trainers Association convention
VermontBiz: VTSU athletic training students raise the bar at Eastern Athletic Trainers Association convention One VTSU student earned a scholarship and a second was recognized for her leadership at the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Convention in Philadelphia, PA. Eleven total students from the Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) program at Vermont State University (VTSU) Castleton […]
Continue ReadingNPR: Vermont merges three state colleges to preserve affordable higher education
Many colleges in the U.S. are struggling with rising costs and declining enrollment. In Vermont, three state colleges merged into one to keep campuses open and preserve affordable higher education. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Between rising costs and declining enrollment, many colleges around the country are struggling. Dozens have simply shut down, while some state schools […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: VTSU’s Construction Management Program addresses critical workforce needs
Vermont Business Magazine Kyel Tuckerman never aspired to go to college. “I had this perception college would be a waste of time and money and I’m not really a ‘sitter’,” he said. “I was at the Hartford tech center taking hands-on classes when I met a student from Vermont State University (VTSU). He visited me and […]
Continue ReadingRural Vermont Hospital Combats Workforce Shortages with ‘Earn-and-Learn’ Opportunities
This article was originally posted by the American Hospital Association Health care professionals are needed in many communities across the U.S., particularly in rural areas. To address workforce shortages in rural Vermont, Copley Hospital in Morrisville is among several hospitals participating in the Career Pathway Entry Program (CPEP) offered by the Community College of Vermont. This program […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: Vermont State University students shine at National Earth and Space Science annual meeting
Vermont Business Magazine A group of undergraduate students and faculty from Vermont State University (VTSU) recently attended the American Geophysical Union (AGU) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Students absorbed information on a wide range of topics in sessions with roughly 25,000 scientists from over 100 countries and had an opportunity to present their research on a national […]
Continue ReadingCaledonian Record: Vermont State University Students Attend National Earth And Space Science Annual Meeting
Undergraduate students present research among graduate students, faculty at D.C. event RANDOLPH, VT – A group of undergraduate students and faculty from Vermont State University (VTSU) recently attended the American Geophysical Union (AGU) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Students absorbed information on a wide range of topics in sessions with roughly 25,000 scientists from over […]
Continue ReadingNBC5 In Depth: Meet VTSU’s chief diversity officer
Creating 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. […]
Continue ReadingVermont Public: New VTSU chief diversity officer on the unfinished work of treating people as equal
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 […]
Continue ReadingUnofficial Networks: Avalanche Course Creates Tiny Model Avalanche In The Classroom
Outdoor education professor Ben Mirkin shared a video showing an in-class miniature avalanche demonstration Vermont State University outdoor education professor Ben Mirkin shared an interesting video to social media demonstrating slope angles and propagation in avalanches with a little in-class experiment. They created a snow pack model using layers of flour, sugar, and more flower, then […]
Continue ReadingBlog: A Story Begging to be Told
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 ReadingVermont State University Establishes Dean Honorée Fleming Memorial Financial Aid Fund
Scholarship will honor beloved dean and support Castleton campus students Castleton, VT — Vermont State University (VTSU) will honor the late Dean Honorée Fleming by supporting students who exhibit her academic spirit, strong work ethic and dedication to science. The Dean Honorée Fleming Memorial Financial Aid Fund, established at the direction of VTSU president David Bergh […]
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