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 […]
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VermontBiz: 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,” […]
Continue ReadingCaledonian Record: Vermont Animation Festival Returns To NEK
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. […]
Continue ReadingVermont 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 […]
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