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Manchester Journal: Vermont State University named Educational Partner for 2026 Vermont Cannabis Convention
This story was originally published by the Manchester Journal on February 16, 2026. BURLINGTON — Vermont State University (VTSU) is the Educational Partner for the 2026 Vermont Cannabis Convention, the university announced. The partnership connects the state’s largest cannabis industry gathering with the state’s most established academic pathway into cannabis careers, VTSU’s Cannabis Studies Certificate […]
Continue ReadingFaculty Spotlight: Barclay Tucker
Professor of Illustration and Graphic Design | Vermont State University Lyndon Barclay Tucker is a force at Vermont State University’s Lyndon campus, where he’s established himself as faculty member with a distinctly creative flourish. He’s been there for over two decades teaching illustration and graphic design. One highlight of his time includes helping to develop […]
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 ReadingTimes Argus: Vermont State Colleges leaders provide system update
This story was originally published by the Times Argus on October 9, 2025. RUTLAND – Leaders of the Vermont State Colleges System gathered Wednesday morning to update stakeholders on the status of the system. Held at the Community College of Vermont’s Rutland campus, the event provided a progress report on the work already underway to […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: College scholarship program gets a lifeline
This story was originally published by WCAX on September 24, 2025
Continue ReadingWCAX: You Can Quote Me: Sept. 21, 2025
By WCAX News Team, originally Published: Sep. 21, 2025 BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On this “You Can Quote Me,” how does free college sound? Guest Maurice Ouimet from VTSU explains.
Continue ReadingThe Herald: VTSU’s Nursing Program Garners ‘Best in State’ Title
This story was originally published by the Herald of White River Valley on September 11, 2025. A big attraction for VTSU’s nursing education, according to Dr. Caitlin Stover, the dean of nursing and health sciences, is the number of different programs the schools offers, and the ability to roll one certification into the next. Students […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: Vermont State Colleges to host McNair Undergraduate Research Symposium
This story was originally published by VermontBiz on September 12, 2025. Vermont Business Magazine On Friday, September 19, the Vermont State Colleges (VSC) System will host its annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, an event celebrating student research and academic achievement. Held in the 1787 Room at Vermont State University (VTSU) Castleton and online, the symposium will feature […]
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 ReadingNH Public Radio: New research shows ice climbing brings more than $6M to Mount Washington Valley
This story was originally published by New Hampshire Public Radio on August 20, 2025 A new study from Vermont State University found that ice climbing brings more than $6 million and 12,000 visitors annually to the Mount Washington Valley. Until now, it wasn’t clear how much that aspect of winter tourism contributed to the local economy. Ben […]
Continue ReadingCaledonian Record: VTSU Provost Atkins To Retire In 2026
This story was originally published by the Caledonian Record on June 26, 2025. RANDOLPH — Vermont State University (VTSU) Provost Nolan Atkins will retire at the end of the next academic year, the university announced on Thursday. His retirement comes after nearly two decades of commitment and service to Vermont State University and its legacy […]
Continue ReadingTimes Argus: Wellness conference aims to help those who help others
This story was originally published by the Times Argus on June 25, 2025. CASTLETON — For the fourth consecutive year, Vermont State University Castleton’s Center for Social Justice and Trauma Responsive Care is focusing on the wellness needs of professionals in helping fields. Held at VTSU Castleton, The Building Strength Through Wellness Conference is designed […]
Continue ReadingRutland Herald: VTSU Castleton Class of 2025 unveils Sparty statue as parting gift
This story was originally published by the Rutland Herald on May 12, 2025 CASTLETON — A beloved Vermont State University Castleton icon has made a permanent home at Dave Wolk Stadium thanks to the Class of 2025. Student leaders unveiled the senior gift from the graduating Class of 2025 to a large crowd of community […]
Continue ReadingThe Herald: Restorative Justice Program Launches at Vermont State University
This story was originally published by the White River Valley Herald on April 10, 2025 At the Community Restorative Justice Center in St. Johnsbury, 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, […]
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