Over the next five years, Vermont State University will receive $6.3 million in funding from the 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The University will use the funding to expand its nursing program across all of its campuses, allowing it to enroll an additional 250 students. Learn more in this Times Argus article.
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Partnership tests Vt. virtual tech and trains future nurses
Tacitly, a Rutland-based entrepreneurial venture, is partnering with Castleton nursing students to beta test some of its new virtual reality technology. Students get to learn about nursing procedures while helping Tacitly improve its product. Watch this WCAX3 news story to learn more.
Continue ReadingSuper Senior: Claire Duke
Visit WCAX3 to watch the touching story about Super Senior Claire Duke and her honorary doctorate from Northern Vermont University.
Continue ReadingVermont State University receiving $6.3M to expand nursing programs
Vermont State University will receive $6.3 million over the next five years to expand its nursing program by 250 seats and help address the critical need for healthcare workers in the region. NBC5 reports that Vermont State will construct a new nursing education center on the Lyndon campus, and plans are underway for additional development […]
Continue ReadingFunding for mental health coming to Vermont schools
Vermont State University will receive $847,970 over the next five years to support students in its school counseling and school psychology graduate programs. The funding will expand opportunities across the state and make the program more affordable and accessible. Learn more in this article from mychamplainvalley.com. (Note: The $97,617 noted in the article is only […]
Continue ReadingOut for Blood: Fear of tick-borne diseases is keeping some Vermonters out of the woods. Scientists seek solutions
Associate Professor of Biology Bill Landesman and students are teaming up with Vermont property owners to study the effectiveness of various strategies to curb tick population growth. Learn more about the research and Project ITCH in this Seven Days article.
Continue ReadingUVM Health Network and VTSU partner to support respiratory care
The UVM Health Network and Vermont State University are partnering to expand Vermont State’s respiratory therapy training program, the only one of its kind in Vermont. See the 22News story to learn how the partnership “will bring essential education to our region.”
Continue ReadingUVM Health Network and Vermont State University partner to support respiratory care in Vermont
Vermont State University is expanding its respiratory therapy training program, the only one in the state, in partnership with the University of Vermont Health Network. Read in VTDigger how the partnership will strengthen the program and help address healthcare staffing shortages.
Continue ReadingFrom Whoopi Goldberg to Lech Walesa, Vermont has had some notable commencement speakers
Vermont State University welcomes notable commencement speakers to three campuses. U.S. Representative Becca Balint will address the Johnson and Lyndon campuses, and Castleton will host Philip Modesti ’90, global vice president for medical education, Establishment Labs. You can learn more at burlingtonfreepress.com.
Continue ReadingMike Smith: Vermont State University continues legacy of opportunity for Vermonters
Interim President Mike Smith shares his confidence in Vermont State University, believing it “is the right place for thousands of Vermont students to get their post-secondary education.” Read more in his Vermont Business Magazine article.
Continue ReadingNBC5 In Depth: VSU Interim President Mike Smith on future of Vermont colleges
Mike Smith sat down with NBC5’s Stewart Ledbetter to discuss the future of Vermont State University and his strategy as interim president. See the full interview to learn why he took the job and how he hopes to make the University “a rural education model for the country.”
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Spring 2023 Graduates: Applications Open for New Loan Repayment Program for Students Earning a B.A. or B.S. at a Vermont College The State of Vermont, in collaboration with the University of Vermont and Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), has set up the Green Mountain Job & Retention Program, which offers up to $5,000 in loan […]
Continue ReadingGreen Mountain Job & Retention Program
The State of Vermont, in collaboration with the University of Vermont and Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), has set up the Green Mountain Job & Retention Program, which offers up to $5,000 in loan repayment awards to encourage new graduates from Vermont colleges and universities to stay and work in Vermont after graduation.
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Spring 2023 Graduates: Applications Open for New Loan Repayment Program for Students Earning a B.A. or B.S. at a Vermont College The State of Vermont, in collaboration with the University of Vermont and Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), has set up the Green Mountain Job & Retention Program, which offers up to $5,000 in loan […]
Continue ReadingStudents get hands-on birthing experience at NVU-Lyndon simulation lab
A new simulation lab is giving NVU-Lyndon nursing students hands-on experience providing care during childbirth. NVU expects the lab will help recruit and retain students who will join the local workforce, helping to alleviate the shortage of healthcare workers in the region. Read and watch more at WCAX3.
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