This story was originally published by WCAX on April 15, 2025 by Sophia Thomas ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont State University Castleton freshman has gone the extra mile to show her community love. As a Mount Mansfield middle schooler in the Mini Metro basketball league, Madelyn Skar struggled with confidence around teammates and on […]
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WCAX: VTSU Castleton adventure class tackles Mount Washington
This story was originally published by WCAX on April 12, 2025 by Connor Ullathorne CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – A daunting challenge for some no matter the season. “With the big adventure of doing Mount Washington, where they could really see a winter mountainous environment that was in somewhat of a controlled setting here in the Northeast,” […]
Continue ReadingUniversity Celebrating 11th Annual Greggfest Music Festival May 2-3
Annual Music Celebration Honors Late Lyndon State Musician Jake Gregg This story was originally published by the Caledonian Record on April 10, 2025 LYNDON CENTER — Greggfest, a celebration of music honoring the legacy of a musician and Lyndon State College student, will be held at the school on May 2 and 3 with 13 […]
Continue ReadingVTSU Announces 2025 Commencement Speakers: Gregory Tatro, John Casella, Ken Cadow, and Sophia Rivera
Randolph, VT–Vermont State University (VTSU) is excited to graduate its second class this spring on May 17 and 18, 2025 and is pleased to announce a remarkable lineup of commencement speakers for the four ceremonies, held at the Castleton, Lyndon, Johnson, and Randolph campuses over the weekend. “We are delighted to welcome distinguished alumni and […]
Continue ReadingVTSU Junior Social Work Majors at Vermont State House for Social Work Advocacy Day
Junior social work majors visited the Vermont State House on March 21st to take part in Social Work Advocacy Day, sponsored by the Vermont Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Students attended caucuses, committee meetings, and met with State Treasurer Mike Pieciak to discuss economic policies that align with the social work values. […]
Continue ReadingVTDigger: Mom of two goes to school to strengthen kids’ mental health
Emily Aiken pursues a counseling degree with support from the Vermont Mental Health Forgivable Loan This story was originally published by VTDigger on April 4, 2025 “My going back to school for counseling was a big decision for us,” says Emily Aiken of Fairfax. “My husband owns a landscaping and excavation company, where he’s been […]
Continue ReadingVTDigger: Learning to use art, to heal
An art educator trains to become a mental health counselor with the Vermont Mental Health Forgivable Loan This story was originally published by VTDigger on April 2, 2025 In the 12 years Lydia Littwin worked as an educator at a South Burlington art studio, she taught hundreds of children in afterschool classes and summer camps. […]
Continue ReadingBennington Banner: Students from across Vermont experience building materials industry firsthand at “Bright Futures 2025” event
This story was originally published by Bennington Banner on April 6, 2025 RANDOLPH — Hundreds of students from across Vermont gathered today at Vermont State University’s Randolph Campus for Building Bright Futures 2025, an Industry Awareness & Recruitment Day that offered students a hands-on look at careers in the construction and building materials industries. Organized […]
Continue ReadingVTSU Students Explore History and Diplomacy in Uzbekistan
First Day in Istanbul Their journey began with a day in Istanbul, where they immersed themselves in the rich history of the city. They visited several historical sites, including the magnificent Hagia Sophia, which left them in awe of its architectural beauty and historical significance. Arrival in Samarkand The next day, they arrived in Samarkand, […]
Continue ReadingRutland Herald: VTSUnity Castleton club hosts second annual Transgender Day of Visibility march
CASTLETON — A little rain didn’t dampen the voices of those seeking to uplift the transgender community this Saturday at Vermont State University Castleton. Dozens of community members took to the college campus this past weekend for VTSUnity Castleton’s second annual Transgender Day of Visibility march.
Continue ReadingVTSU Health Science students present research at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting
The week of March 25-30, VTSU Health Science senior students Marti Ahart and Hailey Martinovich and professors Dr. Andrea Corcoran and Dr. Emily Tarleton attended the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in San Francisco. Marti and Hailey, working alongside Dr. Corcoran, presented their ongoing research on wearable fitness trackers. This […]
Continue ReadingRutland Herald: MSJ, VTSU students offer tax assistance
This story was originally published in the Rutland Herald on March 27, 2025 At 9:30 a.m. last Saturday morning, instead of sleeping in on their day off, a group of local high school and college students were doing taxes. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at BROC provides free tax preparation to families and […]
Continue ReadingVTDigger: A passion for the arts guides student’s career path
Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program helps Hannah Jenkins become an art teacher This story was originally published by VTDigger on March 26, 2025 As a junior at South Burlington High School, Hannah Jenkins, who uses she/they pronouns, signed up for the healthcare program at Burlington Tech Center, thinking she might go into nursing. When her […]
Continue ReadingRutland Herald: Youth & Family: University connections — making a big impact
This story was originally published by the Rutland Herald on March 13, 2025 On any given weekday, you can hear laughter and see smiles through the heavily decorated front windows of the Boys & Girls Club at 75 Merchants Row in Rutland. And when you step into the building, you will be greeted by a […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: Weather station network aims to protect rural Vermont communities
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Better weather monitoring could keep your family safer through extreme events. Whether devastating flooding or dangerous blizzards, Burlington’s National Weather Service office is hard at work collecting data to keep you safe. However, there are gaps in that data that a new system aims to fill. When a flood warning or […]
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