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 […]
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WCAX: Ice climbing vital to Mount Washington Valley economy, research finds
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 […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: High school students connect with climate experts for credit
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 […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: Vermont students travel cross-country to track storms
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, […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: VTSU chases tornadoes across Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas
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 […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: VTSU celebrates women in aviation, sponsors Ninety-Nines Conference in Vermont
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, […]
Continue ReadingCaledonian Record: VTSU Provost Atkins To Retire In 2026
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 […]
Continue ReadingTimes Argus: Wellness conference aims to help those who help others
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 […]
Continue ReadingBennington Banner: Vermont State University graduates 414 nurses into the health care workforce
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 […]
Continue ReadingVTSU Class of 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
Continue ReadingVermont State University Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List and President’s List
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
Continue ReadingBennington Banner: Partnership to promote tourism industry pipeline graduates 16
This story was originally published by the Bennington Banner on June 9, 2025. KILLINGTON – As Vermonters and visitors alike hit the slopes this winter at the largest winter resort in the eastern United States, they likely crossed paths with a VTSU Resort & Hospitality Management student working on the mountain and gaining valuable hands-on […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: VTSU Center for Schools to host 9th Early Childhood Educators Institute in July
This story was originally published by VermontBiz on June 4, 2025. The Vermont State University (VTSU) Center for Schools is proud to announce the ninth annual Early Childhood Educators Institute, taking place online on July 29 & 31 and August 5 & 7, 2025. This flexible, four-day virtual format enables early childhood professionals from Vermont […]
Continue ReadingVTDigger: Vermont State University’s president to retire in 2026
David Bergh, who has served as the university’s president since 2023, plans to end his nearly 30-year career in higher education in June 2026. This story was originally published by Izzy Wagner of VTDigger on May 29, 2025. Vermont State University President David Bergh announced Thursday that he plans to retire after the 2025-26 academic […]
Continue ReadingThe Herald: VTSU Graduates 185 Plumbers & Electricians into Vt. Workforce
This story was originally published by the Herald on May 29, 2025 This month, Vermont State University (VTSU) in Randolph graduated 105 electricians and 80 plumbers from the university’s registered apprenticeship programs, offered in partnership with the Vermont Department of Labor. The university saw a nearly 30% increase in the number of apprenticeship graduates this […]
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