Castleton, VT – Dr. Sherry Kollmann officially began her tenure as president of Vermont State University today, where she will build on the rich history of the university’s legacy campuses while continuing the university’s forward momentum. President Kollmann expressed her excitement at joining Vermont State University, sharing, “what’s impressed me most about Vermont and Vermont […]
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Vermont State University Class of 2026 Graduates 1,531 Students Prepared to Make a Lasting Impact in Vermont and Beyond
Vermont State University celebrated its Class of 2026 with a weekend of commencement celebrations at four of its residential campuses: Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, and Randolph, with Williston campus students participating in the Randolph ceremony. Commencement was held on the Castleton and Randolph campuses on Saturday, May 16, and on the Lyndon and Johnson campuses on […]
Continue ReadingVermont State University Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers
Randolph, VT – Vermont State University is thrilled to be graduating its third class of students on May 16 and 17, 2026, and is pleased to announce an incredible group of commencement speakers for the four ceremonies held at the Castleton, Randolph, Lyndon, and Johnson campuses throughout the weekend. “We are honored to welcome such […]
Continue ReadingVermont State University Announces Latest Step in Revitalizing a Rural Campus with Partnership with Kingdom East School District
Vermont State University Announces Latest Step in Revitalizing a Rural Campus with Partnership with Kingdom East School District Lease of the Harvey Academic Building brings district office staff members to the Lyndon campus this summer Lyndon, VT – Vermont State University (VTSU) and the local Kingdom East School District (KESD) announced a new partnership today, representing […]
Continue ReadingIncoming Vermont State University President Bio
Dr. Sherry Kollmann is a seasoned higher education and business leader with more than 25 years of combined experience advancing innovation, access, and student success. She currently serves as Chancellor of New Mexico State University Global Campus, where she provides strategic leadership for online and extended education initiatives that expand access to high‑quality learning opportunities […]
Continue ReadingVermont State University Designated Public Liberal Arts Leader
Vermont State University Designated Public Liberal Arts Leader University achieves COPLAC designation, affirming its leadership in high‑impact, student‑centered liberal arts education Randolph Center, Vt. — Vermont State University (VTSU) achieved distinction from the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) and is officially recognized as a leading public liberal arts institution. COPLAC comprises 26 colleges and universities across 25 […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bergh’s 2025 State of the University Address
Delivered on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Welcome, and thank you all for joining me this afternoon. This is a surreal moment for me, delivering my last State of the University address as Vermont State University’s president – a moment punctuated by a number of competing emotions, like: Naturally, this moment has inspired much reflection on […]
Continue ReadingRutland Herald: VTSU indicates slight increase in enrollment
This story was originally published by the Rutland Herald on November 18, 2025. Vermont State University’s Fall 2025 enrollment numbers reflect a slight increase over last year, but show a decrease in traditional residential and commuter students. A Nov. 12 news release states that final enrollment numbers report a total headcount of 5,185 students, which […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: Vermont State University fall enrollment shows strategic growth and expanded access
Online and Regional Campus Gains Underscore VTSU’s Commitment to Flexibility, Affordability, and Student Success This story was originally published by VermontBiz on November 12, 2025. Vermont Business Magazine Vermont State University’s (VTSU) Fall 2025 enrollment numbers reflect the new university’s focus on meeting the needs of students, employers, and communities by adapting and adjusting to shifting […]
Continue ReadingVermont By Degrees: VTSU lives Vermont’s motto
This column was originally published by the Times Argus on November 8, 2025. Editor’s note: Vermont By Degrees is a series of columns written by representatives of colleges and universities from around the state about the challenges facing higher education at this time. Freedom & Unity — It’s both Vermont’s motto and its promise, honoring […]
Continue ReadingVermont State University confers President Emeritus status on David Wolk
Montpelier, VT –Vermont State University (VTSU) has conferred the title of President Emeritus upon David Wolk, honoring his lifelong service to Vermont and his extraordinary leadership in furthering public higher education across the state and for the countless Vermonters whose lives were influenced by his mentorship or who today are touched by the lasting contributions of […]
Continue ReadingBennington Banner: VTSU and VSAC partner to offer free tuition to more Vermont students
This story was originally published by the Bennington Banner on October 6, 2025 WINOOSKI — Now students from almost half of Vermont households can earn a two- or four-year college degree at Vermont State University — tuition-free. Freedom & Unity, a new program managed by the Vermont Student Assistance Corp (VSAC) in partnership with Vermont […]
Continue ReadingVTDigger: Vermont State University, Johnson announce partnership to relocate town services onto the school’s campus
This story was originally published by VTDigger on September 3, 2025. The town and village of Johnson on Tuesday announced they were entering into a partnership with Vermont State University to relocate town services onto the school’s campus in Johnson. Essential town services like Johnson’s municipal offices, post office, and the town’s health center could move onto […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: Johnson seeks to bring essential town services to higher ground
This story was originally published by WCAX on September 3, 2025. JOHNSON, Vt. (WCAX) – The town of Johnson is among several flood-prone Vermont communities aiming to move some services to higher ground. And it’s taking advantage of a decades-long partnership with Vermont State University’s Johnson campus to make it happen. Although Johnson’s Gihon River […]
Continue ReadingNBC5: Johnson continues recovery efforts after devastating flooding
This story was originally published by NBC5 on August 29, 2025 JOHNSON, Vt. — The devastating floods of July 2023 continue to shape life in Johnson, where the community is pressing forward with long-term recovery projects while working to strengthen resilience against future disasters. The storm wiped out the town’s main grocery store and post […]
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