Vermont State University
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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingCASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – While her murder remains unsolved, her community is finding new ways to remember her. Vermont State University is now honoring the legacy of Honorée Fleming through financial aid. VTSU is paying tribute to the school’s late dean with the creation of a financial aid fund to benefit students who “embody the […]
Continue ReadingMONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont State University says they are seeing increased enrollment for their trades programs. The school says enrollment for this academic year is at a record high with over 870 apprentices, including a 20 percent rise in enrollment for plumbing and electrical apprenticeships. About percent of those students are from Vermont and […]
Continue ReadingRANDOLPH – As the state kicks off Apprenticeship Week, Vermont State University (VTSU) is proud to announce that its plumbing and electrical registered apprenticeship programs have grown over 20% in two years. Enrollment for the current academic year is at a record high of over 870 apprentices after multiple years of sustained growth. “Vermont State […]
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In much of the eastern US, October and November usher in an autumn peak of the blacklegged tick season. For years, researchers have noticed that these ticks, also called deer ticks, are more abundant on certain invasive plant species, like Japanese barberry, that create dense thickets in the forest understory. Now, a group of scientists in Vermont and […]
Continue ReadingAt the University of Vermont, students involved with the Community News Service have been preparing for months to cover the 2024 elections. The program connects student journalists with professional editors and local news outlets. CNS Managing Director Meg Little Riley explains how the program works, while student journalists Gwen Mathews and Ace Sheehan highlight their recent election-related coverage. Meanwhile, at Vermont […]
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PITMAN, N.J. — Vermont State University Castleton announced Wednesday that the school’s football team will join the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) as an associate member beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. “This is a major milestone for VTSU Castleton football,” said Vermont State University President Dave Bergh. “It has been a long, and uncertain journey, […]
Continue ReadingRANDOLPH, VT. — Vermont State University (VTSU) announced that construction on a new meat processing facility is underway at its Randolph, Vt., campus. The new butchery expands the university’s Center for Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship. “This facility is a pillar of our future trainings and our future degree program,” said Glenn Evans, the executive director of the […]
Continue ReadingRANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Construction is underway on a new meat processing facility at Vermont State University’s Randolph campus. As sharp knives cut through big slabs of beef, construction moved forward on a new butchery that is an expansion of Vermont State University’s Center for Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship. “This facility is a pillar […]
Continue ReadingRANDOLPH, Vt. — Vermont State University is hoping to fill a much-needed void in the agricultural community with plans to build a state-of-the-art meat processing facility on the Randolph campus. The Center for Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship’s new initiative aims to bolster educational opportunities and meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the meat […]
Continue ReadingThe Jeffords Hall Atrium at the Castleton campus of Vermont State University was filled with people on Tuesday night to celebrate the life of Honoree Fleming. Among them was her husband, Ron Powers. “Ask me who Honoree Fleming was, and I will tell you that Honoree was life. Honoree’s life graced every life that her […]
Continue ReadingDespite months of doomsaying for regional public universities, a number boasted surprisingly robust enrollment gains this fall. We took a closer look at six. For the past year, college enrollment predictions have been bleak. As the botched rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid cut into completion rates, soothsayers predicted a similarly steep drop in […]
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