Eleven students from the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program attended the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association (EATA) Convention in Philadelphia from January 10-12, accompanied by Professors Reese Boucher and Sarah Cook. At the convention, 2nd-year student Gary Arleth was honored with two prestigious scholarships: the EATA District I Scholarship and the EATA Joseph Abraham Scholarship. […]
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Rural 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 ReadingExploring Vermont’s Diverse Ecosystems: A Semester with VTSU Johnson’s Ornithology Class
This semester, the Ornithology class at VTSU Johnson embarked on an exciting journey through Vermont’s diverse ecosystems, offering students hands-on experiences with the state’s rich birdlife. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area was one of the standout destinations, where students marveled at the sight of Snow Geese in their natural habitat. This trip provided a unique opportunity […]
Continue ReadingAET Showcases Student Research at Lunch-and-Learn
The Architectural Engineering Technology program at Vermont State University holds a lunch-and-learn event once or twice a year. It is a time for a faculty member or student to talk about something either academic, professional, or personal, possibly related to the program or completely foreign to it, to students across all four years of the […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: Vermont State University honors Honorée Fleming with namesake financial aid fund
CASTLETON, 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 ReadingWCAX: VTSU reports increased enrollment for apprenticeships in trades programs
MONTPELIER, 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 ReadingManchester Journal: Vermont State University notes growing interest in plumbing, electrical apprenticeship programs
RANDOLPH – 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 […]
Continue ReadingVermont State University Professor Honored with American Mountain Guides Association’s Educator of the Year Award for Transformative Adventure Education Program
Lyndon, VT – In the fall of 2013, Dr. Ben Mirkin arrived at what is now Vermont State University’s Lyndon campus with a dream. He envisioned a program where students could not only earn college credits, but also gain nationally recognized credentials in adventure education. Today, that dream is a vibrant reality, as Ben’s vision […]
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