Vermont State University Nursing Programs Once Again Achieve Exceptional NCLEX Pass Rates

Graduates demonstrate excellence with near-perfect scores, strengthening Vermont’s healthcare workforce Vermont State University (VTSU) proudly announces outstanding results from its semi-annual National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) reporting for graduates of its nursing programs. These achievements reflect the dedication of VTSU’s faculty and clinical instructors and the perseverance of students committed to entering the nursing profession. […]

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Fall 2025 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 2025 semester.

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VTSU December 2025 Graduates

We are pleased to announce that the following students are part of Vermont State University’s graduating class for December 2025! Congratulations to the over 200 students recognized. Willow AeveryMohamed AldousKiarah AndersonSeth AndersonAyo AlstonMatthew AmentaClay ArnoldCarrie BakerGabrielle BarabyAllyson BathalonAlissa BensonMaranda BessetteZach BlaserJeffrey BlaisBrenden BlairMolly BowmanKelly BouffardAbby BrayScarlet BrinkQuinn BresslerAllison BushnellGavin BouchardNikki CarpenterArmando CardenasDan CarneiroClara CarrollSean CaterHeike […]

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VTSU Master of Athletic Training Students Excel at Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Convention

During January break, students and faculty from Vermont State University’s Master of Athletic Training program traveled to Boston, Massachusetts, to attend the annual Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) Convention. The weekend offered students a valuable mix of learning, professional networking, and hands‑on engagement with leaders in the field of athletic training. The trip featured several […]

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VTSU Student-Athletes Lead Free Youth Soccer Clinics in Randolph

This fall, Vermont State University student‑athletes from the varsity men’s soccer team came together to make a meaningful impact in the local community—organizing and leading a series of three free soccer clinics for area youth ages 9–12. Using Judd Gymnasium as their home base and equipment generously loaned by a local soccer club, the players […]

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Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism Program Wraps Up a Busy Fall Semester

The Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism (OELT) program at Vermont State University had an action-packed fall semester filled with professional engagement, networking, and hands-on learning opportunities. Students, alongside faculty member Brad Moskowitz, represented VTSU at several major industry events, conferences, and workshops, showcasing the program’s commitment to experiential education and career readiness: In addition, Brad […]

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“Everything you need is already there, inside you. Try.” – Jess Duncan, Director of Career Development and Innovation.

Castleton Grad Hopes to Inspire and Encourage the Next Generation at Vermont State University Through every chapter of her journey, Jess Duncan has carried forward a lesson shaped by her own experience: that failure is both inevitable and essential. “Failure has been my best teacher,” she says. “The most unwelcome one! But it’s where the […]

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VTSU Students Showcase Research at Prestigious American Geophysical Union Conference

A group of ten individuals standing in front of two adjacent posters at the AGU conference. One poster is titled “Permafrost, Sea Ice, and Snow Through Nanoscale X-ray Microscopy.” Overhead signage reads “Beyond Earth.” The setting is a large exhibition hall with visible structural beams.

Two teams of Vermont State University students recently presented their scientific research at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Annual Meeting, a global gathering of more than 25,000 scientists held in New Orleans, December 15–19, 2025. In total, 10 representatives from VTSU attended this year’s event. DRACO Team Featured at AGU The DRACO (Dynamic Research of […]

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Developing and Enhancing Mathematical Thinking for PreK–5 Learners

Developing and Enhancing Mathematical Thinking for PreK–5 Learners Math Through Discovery: A Constructivist Pathway for PreK–5 Classrooms Vermont State University’s Education Department recently hosted an inspiring event highlighting the culmination of a semester-long project, in which our students designed instructional posters that integrate the essential components of high-quality mathematics teaching for early childhood and elementary […]

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From a Dirt Road in Coventry to Producing the World’s Biggest Sporting Moments: Ben Riegel’s Path from Lyndon to ESPN

Ben Riegel was glued to SportsCenter growing up. “The six o’clock, eleven o’clock, one o’clock shows… that was my childhood,” he said. “I would watch it before school and have it on all the time. I thought I would be Stuart Scott.”  Saturday nights at home meant pizza, a sleeping bag, and watching games with […]

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White River Valley Herald: Local Beef From Farm to Cafeteria – VTSU Launches Meat Lab, Sustainable Beef Partnership

This story was originally published by the White River Valley Herald on December 11, 2025. In the works at VTSU Randolph is a project that hopes to bring sustainable, local beef to campuses across the state. The school is partnering with the Northeast Grass-Fed Beef Initiative (NGBI), as well as Sodexo, to establish a local […]

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President Bergh’s 2025 State of the University Address

The image shows a person standing at a wooden podium with a microphone attached, delivering a speech or presentation. The backdrop behind the podium features a dark blue banner with the Vermont State University logo and text repeated across it. The logo consists of a stylized triangular design, and the words “Vermont State University” are prominently. In the foreground, there are blurred figures seated, suggesting an audience listening to the speaker.

Delivered on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Welcome, and thank you all for joining me this afternoon. This is a surreal moment for me, delivering my last State of the University address as Vermont State University’s president – a moment punctuated by a number of competing emotions, like: Naturally, this moment has inspired much reflection on […]

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Our Herald: Knights Men’s Basketball Earns No. 1 Nat’l Ranking

This story was originally published by the White River Valley Herald on December 04, 2025. For the first time in school history, the Vermont State University–Randolph Knights men’s basketball team has risen to number one in the nation in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) national poll, marking a major milestone for the program, […]

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VermontBiz: VTSU and food providers partner to create a sustainable beef supply chain for campus dining

This story was originally published by VermontBiz on December 4, 2025. Vermont State University (VTSU), in partnership with the Northeast Grass-Fed Beef Initiative (NGBI) and Sodexo, is launching a transformative project to establish a sustainable local grass-fed beef supply chain for its campus dining facilities. This initiative, made possible by generous support from the Henry […]

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VTSU Faculty & Alumni Featured at New Hampshire Cannabis Conference

Vermont State University and its Cannabis Studies Certificate Program (CSCP) were in the spotlight at the inaugural New Hampshire Cannabis Conference, held at the Grappone Center in Concord on November 22, 20225. Faculty Leadership on Policy PanelTimothy Egan, instructor in the CSCP and part-time faculty in Communications and Business at VTSU’s Lyndon and Johnson campuses, […]

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