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VTDigger: Vermont State University, Johnson announce partnership to relocate town services onto the school’s campus

September 3, 2025

This story was originally published by VTDigger on September 3, 2025. The town and village of Johnson on Tuesday announced they were entering into a partnership with Vermont State University to relocate town services onto the school’s campus in Johnson. Essential town services like Johnson’s municipal offices, post office, and the town’s health center could move onto […]

WCAX: Johnson seeks to bring essential town services to higher ground

September 3, 2025

This story was originally published by WCAX on September 3, 2025. JOHNSON, Vt. (WCAX) – The town of Johnson is among several flood-prone Vermont communities aiming to move some services to higher ground. And it’s taking advantage of a decades-long partnership with Vermont State University’s Johnson campus to make it happen. Although Johnson’s Gihon River […]

NBC5: Johnson continues recovery efforts after devastating flooding

September 2, 2025

This story was originally published by NBC5 on August 29, 2025 JOHNSON, Vt. — The devastating floods of July 2023 continue to shape life in Johnson, where the community is pressing forward with long-term recovery projects while working to strengthen resilience against future disasters. The storm wiped out the town’s main grocery store and post […]

NH Public Radio: New research shows ice climbing brings more than $6M to Mount Washington Valley

August 22, 2025

This story was originally published by New Hampshire Public Radio on August 20, 2025 A new study from Vermont State University found that ice climbing brings more than $6 million and 12,000 visitors annually to the Mount Washington Valley. Until now, it wasn’t clear how much that aspect of winter tourism contributed to the local economy. Ben […]

VermontBiz: Vermont State University study reveals impact of ice climbing

August 11, 2025

This story was originally published by VermontBiz on August 11, 2025. Vermont Business Magazine Two new studies led by Vermont State University (VTSU) faculty and students reveal that ice climbing in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley contributes more than $6.2 million annually to the regional economy, supporting 36 jobs and generating $4.4 million in Gross Domestic Product […]

WCAX: Ice climbing vital to Mount Washington Valley economy, research finds

August 11, 2025

This story was originally published by WCAX on August 11, 2025. NORTH CONWAY, N.H. (WCAX) – Ice climbing in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley brings in millions of dollars to the local economy every year. That’s according to new research out of Vermont State University. Researchers say the industry generates more than $6 million to the […]

WCAX: High school students connect with climate experts for credit

July 23, 2025

This story was originally published by WCAX on July 16, 2025. BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The next generation of meteorologists recently got to visit WCAX and get a glimpse of where the magic happens. WCAX Meteorologists Peter Kvietkauskas and Allison Black met with high school students in the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont. “It’s really cool […]

WCAX: Vermont students travel cross-country to track storms

July 21, 2025

This story was originally published by WCAX on July 21, 2025. LYNDONVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – A group of Vermont State University students traveled cross-country to see extreme weather up close and personal. The students, who are part of the storm forecasting and observation program hosted by SUNY Oswego, are studying how storms develop. They traveled to Oklahoma, […]

VermontBiz: VTSU chases tornadoes across Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas

July 21, 2025

This story was originally published by Vermont Biz on July 21, 2025. Vermont Business Magazine As a mile-wide wedge tornado spun across the plains near Lubbock, Texas, a group from Vermont State University (VTSU) Lyndon watched in awe—not just of nature’s power, but of the science they were helping to document—then snapped into action, launching weather […]

VermontBiz: VTSU celebrates women in aviation, sponsors Ninety-Nines Conference in Vermont

July 1, 2025

This story was originally published by VermontBiz on July 1, 2025. Vermont Business Magazine Vermont State University is sponsoring this year’s Ninety-Nines International Conference, taking place in Burlington from July 9-13, 2025. The non-profit organization, made up of thousands of licensed women pilots spanning 44 countries, hosts this annual, prestigious international gathering to bring together aviators, […]

Caledonian Record: VTSU Provost Atkins To Retire In 2026

June 27, 2025

This story was originally published by the Caledonian Record on June 26, 2025. RANDOLPH — Vermont State University (VTSU) Provost Nolan Atkins will retire at the end of the next academic year, the university announced on Thursday. His retirement comes after nearly two decades of commitment and service to Vermont State University and its legacy […]

Times Argus: Wellness conference aims to help those who help others

June 26, 2025

This story was originally published by the Times Argus on June 25, 2025. CASTLETON — For the fourth consecutive year, Vermont State University Castleton’s Center for Social Justice and Trauma Responsive Care is focusing on the wellness needs of professionals in helping fields. Held at VTSU Castleton, The Building Strength Through Wellness Conference is designed […]

Bennington Banner: Vermont State University graduates 414 nurses into the health care workforce

June 24, 2025

This story was originally published by the Bennington Banner on June 23, 2025. RANDOLPH – Vermont State University (VTSU) graduated 414 nurses into the health care workforce this year. Consistent with its ongoing, multi-year nursing program expansion, the university enrolled 713 nursing students this academic year, 90 percent of whom are Vermont residents hailing from […]

VTSU Class of 2025

June 20, 2025

Congratulations, Graduates! We’re pleased to announce that the following students are part of Vermont State University’s graduating class of May 2025. Over 700 students were honored for their academic achievements, and we’re so proud to be celebrating them. View the Searchable Class of 2025 List on Merit

Vermont State University Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List and President’s List

June 20, 2025

Congratulations, Vermont State Students! We’re thrilled to announce our Dean’s List and President’s List recipients for the Spring 2025 semester. View the Searchable Dean’s List on Merit | View the Searchable President’s List on Merit

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