Meat+Poultry: Vermont State University to build state’s first on-campus meat plant

RANDOLPH, 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 […]

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VTSU and VSAC Host Annual Kingdom Career Connect and NEK STEM Fair, Providing Hands-On Career Exploration to Students

Lyndon, VT – Earlier this month, Vermont State University Lyndon, in conjunction with Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), hosted Kingdom Career Connect. This event welcomed seventh and eighth graders from around […]

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Vermont State University Celebrates First-Generation College Celebration Day on November 7!

Vermont State University recognizes the vision and determination of our students who are the first in their families to attend college — a full 47% of the Vermont State student population this academic year.

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VTSU in Hanamaki, Japan for the 35th anniversary of the Rutland-Hanamaki (Ishidoriya) sister city relationship. 

Did you know Rutland has a sister city in Japan? Although separated by more than 6,000 miles, Rutland and Hanamaki, Japan, share a special bond that continues to grow deeper […]

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WCAX: VTSU to build meat processing facility at Randolph Center campus

RANDOLPH 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 […]

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NBC5: Vermont State University to launch a meat processing facility

RANDOLPH, 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. […]

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Honoree Fleming’s life celebrated at VTSU Castleton memorial

The 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 […]

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Unlikely Enrollment Success Stories

Despite 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 […]

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VTSU congratulates four alumni honored by the Vermont Association of Broadcasters

When Vermonters tune in to broadcast news, more than likely they are being informed and inspired by a Vermont State University (VTSU) graduate. Known for its excellent communications program with concentrations in new […]

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Inside Higher Ed: A Messy Merger’s Unlikely Comeback

After a tumultuous launch, Vermont State University’s first-year enrollment grew 14 percent this fall. Is its recovery proof of concept for campus consolidation? 10/3/2024 By  Liam Knox Vermont State University, […]

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Vermont State University program prepares cannabis entrepreneurs for an expanding industry

Castleton, Vt – Though still illegal under federal law, cannabis sales in states is a multi-billion dollar industry. And as the business and its culture continue to develop, a university […]

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VTSU Johnson Ornithology Class Birdwatching Trip to Plum Island, MA

The Ornithology class from the Johnson campus took an overnight field trip to Plum Island, MA to see birds from coastal habitats. They were not deterred by the windy and […]

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VTSU Engineers Take a Big Swing

Vermont State University engineering students enjoyed themselves at the annual Vermont Society of Engineers (VSE) golf tournament, held September 20, 2024 at the Cedar Knoll Country Club in Hinesburg, Vermont, […]

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NBC5: Vermont State University to receive $1.8M grant to study ticks, invasive plant species

JOHNSON, Vt. —A team of faculty and student researchers at Vermont State University has been given a nearly $2 million grant to research the connection between ticks and invasive plant […]

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Vermont State University Researchers Receive a National Science Foundation Grant to Study Links Between Ticks and Invasive Plant Species 

Johnson, VT – Vermont State University (VTSU) is proud to announce that it was recently awarded a $1.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, along with researchers from the University […]

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