VTSU December 2024 Graduates

We are pleased to announce that the following students are part of Vermont State University’s graduating class for December 2024! Congratulations to the over 150 students recognized. Nick AndradeBridget AtkinsVioletta AyrapetovaEmmallie BaileyPearl BellomoRebekah BennettSophia BerardMarisol BillupsNikolas BistrovichJason BlanchardCody BombardierEleshia BorrielloJane BradleyBritt BrassardBen BrownAmanda BryanSydney BullardBrandon CahillBobbi CaponeAlex CarneyKari CarpenterOlivia CateConnor ChapmanNate ChipmanChelsea CloudJoshua CodyAnnika ColoneyDana […]

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Vermont State University Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List & President’s List

Congratulations, Vermont State Students! We’re thrilled to announce our Dean’s List and President’s List recipients for the Fall 2024 semester. View the searchable Dean’s list on Merit | View the searchable President’s list on Merit

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NPR: 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 […]

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VermontBiz: VTSU’s Construction Management Program addresses critical workforce needs

Two students wearing hard hats and high visibility vests review building plans

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 […]

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Master of Athletic Training Program Attends Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Convention

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 […]

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VermontBiz: Vermont State University students shine at National Earth and Space Science annual meeting

Faculty and students from VTSU smiling for a selfie at the AGU annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

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 […]

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Caledonian Record: Vermont State University Students Attend National Earth And Space Science Annual Meeting

Faculty and students from VTSU smiling for a selfie at the AGU annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

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 […]

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NBC5 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. […]

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Vermont 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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Unofficial Networks: Avalanche Course Creates Tiny Model Avalanche In The Classroom

Vermont trees, with orange foliage in the foreground, and snow covered pines in the background

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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Blog: A Story Begging to be Told

Jamal Hughes

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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Exploring 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 […]

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AET 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 […]

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Vermont 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 […]

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