VTSU Announces Extraordinarily High National Nursing Licensure Exam Pass Rate for New Nurses

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The Vermont State University (VTSU) recently announced the percentages of its graduates who passed their National Council Licensure Examinations (NCLEX®) on the first attempt. Aspiring nurses must pass the applicable exam to earn licensure and legally practice nursing in the United States.

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Vermont State University Announces Major Expansion to Its Nursing Programs

Vermont State University (VTSU) recently announced that it will expand its nursing program and facilities to enroll more students. The Williston and Johnson campuses of VTSU will undergo substantial renovation to expand the nursing education center at Williston and create a new nursing education center at Johnson.

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Condemning Acts of Terror

In the wake of an emotional week for our community, we grapple with the violence in Israel and Palestine. Hamas’s actions have brought tragedy and loss to both sides, including to innocent civilians, children, and U.S. citizens, resulting in thousands of casualties with more than 123,000 displaced.

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Vermont State University Meets Targeted Enrollment Projections for New and Returning Students as it Welcomes the Class of 2027

Vermont State University (VTSU) welcomes more than 1,400 new undergraduate students to campus for the Fall 2023 semester and is pleased to report it has met its enrollment projections for its first post-unification academic year.

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Vermont State University to Host First Annual Academic Excellence Conference

Lyndonville, Vt. — Vermont State University will host its first annual Academic Excellence Conference on Saturday, September 9, 2023 on the Vermont State Lyndon Campus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference will feature more than 40 presentations from faculty across all five Vermont State campuses, representing nearly every academic department. The conference is […]

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Vermont State University Hosts First Homecoming Weekends

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Vermont State University announces its inaugural Homecoming & Family Weekend celebrations that bring together students, alumni, families, friends, and our local communities for a vibrant and memorable experience across its campuses – Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, and Randolph.

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UVM Health Network, Vermont State University, Community College of Vermont Welcome Students to Revitalized Respiratory Therapy Training Program

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With the start of Vermont’s 2023-24 academic year just around the corner, leaders from UVM Health Network, Vermont State University and Community College of Vermont (CCV) on Wednesday welcomed more than a dozen students who will enter the University’s revitalized Respiratory Therapy Training program this year.

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Vermont State’s Outdoor Education, Leadership, & Tourism Program Achieves Accreditation From American Mountain Guides Association

Vermont State University announces that the Outdoor Education, Leadership & Tourism (OELT) program based at its Lyndon campus has received accreditation from the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) for a four-year term that started on May 16, 2023, making it the only university program in the country to currently be accredited by the AMGA.

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Vermont State University Celebrates Official Launch

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Vermont State University (VTSU) marked its official launch today as the culmination of more than three years of transformation work by Vermont State College System (VSC) leaders, Governor Scott and lawmakers. Bringing together the best of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College, the unification will enhance education offerings, including online degree and training programs, for students across Vermont. It will also stabilize the system’s finances into the future.

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Professors Awarded U.S. Department of Education Grant

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a five-year, $820,000 grant to two Vermont State University faculty to help address the shortage of K-12 school-based mental health providers.

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Vermont State University Lyndon Alumni Win at New England Emmy Awards; Students Earn Honors in 2023 Student Production Awards

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Alumni of Vermont State University’s Lyndon campus took home twelve awards at the New England Emmy Awards, a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which took place on June 10, 2023. In total, twenty-two alumni were nominated and eight garnered awards. Also in attendance were six Vermont State Lyndon students who earned recognition at the 2023 Student Production Awards. 

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Vermont State University Receives NECHE Accreditation

Vermont State University (VTSU) announced today that it received accreditation from its governing body, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) at its June 16 meeting held in York Harbor, Maine. NECHE found that VTSU met all nine accreditation standards, which range from academic programming to integrity and transparency.

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Higher Education Opportunities were Highlighted for Veterans and Service Members at 11th Annual Veterans Summit

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The 11th Annual Veterans Summit was held on Vermont State University’s Lyndon Campus on Wednesday, June 14. Veterans, military families, and all who care about veteran’s issues. Two-hundred-and thirty people were in attendance. 

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Your Best Life: Will A.I. replace human work?

Associate Professor of Mathematics Greg Petrics joins the conversation in this short clip about artificial intelligence.

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Newsmaker Interview: Mike Smith to steer Vt. State University launch

Interim President Mike Smith spoke with Darren Perron about the transition to Vermont State University, strategies for saving money, and what makes Vermont State distinct. See clips of the interview at WCAX.com.

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