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 […]
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VTDigger: 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 […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: Restorative Justice Program at VTSU launches
Vermont Business Magazine At the Community Restorative Justice Center in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, non-violent offenders are referred to Reparative Panels as an alternative to a punitive approach to justice. Vermont State University (VTSU) students completing their Restorative Justice program internships participate in these panels, which offer the responsible party the opportunity to communicate and learn in […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: VTSU public safety director to serve on NECUSA Board of Directors
Mike Palagonia, director of public safety at Vermont State University, has been named to the board of directors of the Northeast Colleges and Universities Security Association. Palagonia has been a member of NECUSA, the oldest campus law enforcement organization in the U.S., for nearly a decade. “VTSU is incredibly lucky to have Mike Palagonia leading our public safety work,” […]
Continue ReadingVTSU DRACO team heads to Utqiagvik, Alaska to collect more permafrost, sea ice, and snow
On February 23rd, DRACO (Dynamic Research of Arctic Cryospheric Organisms at the nanoscale) flew into Utqiagvik, Alaska, for field research in the northernmost point of the United States. VTSU’s Dr. Ross Lieblappen and Dr. Michelle Sama, Research Scientist Eliza Goodell, and undergraduates Ayden LaPoint and Geo Cuciti are spending two weeks collecting permafrost and sea […]
Continue ReadingCaledonian Record: Vermont Animation Festival Returns To NEK
LYNDON — The 10th annual Vermont Animation Festival is set for March 28-29 at the Lyndon campus of Vermont State University (VTSU). This milestone event will feature screenings, workshops, and artist talks, highlighting work of animators from Vermont and beyond. The Vermont Animation Festival is hosted annually by VTSU Lyndon in partnership with Catamount Arts. […]
Continue ReadingCaledonian Record: Do North Coworking Appoints Lars Hasselblad Torres
This story was originally published in the Caledonian Record on February 20, 2025. LYNDONVILLE — Do North Coworking, part of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Vermont State University (VTSU), recently announced the appointment of Lars Hasselblad Torres as its new Entrepreneur-in-Residence. Torres, who brings over 15 years of experience in coworking space management, […]
Continue ReadingVermont Animation Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Creativity and Collaboration, Announces Keynote Speaker Hayley Morris of Shape & Shadow
Lyndon, VT – The Vermont Animation Festival is thrilled to announce its 10th annual celebration of creativity, collaboration, and art, taking place on March 28th and 29th at the Lyndon campus of Vermont State University (VTSU). This milestone event will feature a variety of screenings, workshops, and artist talks, highlighting the innovative work of animators from […]
Continue ReadingVTSU Architectural Engineering Students Attend International Conference in Orlando
Students from Vermont State University’s Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) program and the Renewable Energy (REN) concentration of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program attended the ASHRAE winter conference in Orlando, Florida February 7-11, 2025. Engineering Professor Chris Reilly, P.E., who teaches courses related to building energy, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, led the student group comprising members […]
Continue ReadingWCAX: Castleton women’s hockey preps for annual ‘Pink the Rink’ game
This story was originally published by WCAX on February 14, 2025 CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) – As the Castleton women’s hockey team nears the end of its season, the players are fighting for something bigger than a faceoff, they’re raising awareness for breast cancer. “I’m fighting for my family and raising awareness and support for them […]
Continue ReadingMountain Times: Vermont State University’s Construction Management Program gains industry recognition, addresses workforce shortages
This story was originally published by the Mountain Times on February 12, 2025 Vermont State University’s (VTSU) Construction Management program is making strides in addressing Vermont’s skilled labor shortage while achieving national recognition with a new accreditation. The program, which prepares students for high-demand careers in construction, has earned accreditation from the Applied and Natural […]
Continue ReadingKennedy Center Theater Festival Honors VTSU Castleton Students
Congratulations to VTSU Castleton Theatre Arts students Vidur Katyal and Kathryn Osburn for their incredible work at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) this past week! For their exemplary performances in VTSU Castleton’s fall production of Once Upon a Mattress, Vidur was nominated by KCACTF for the Irene Ryan Award and Kathryn was […]
Continue ReadingVermontBiz: VTSU athletic training students raise the bar at Eastern Athletic Trainers Association convention
VermontBiz: VTSU athletic training students raise the bar at Eastern Athletic Trainers Association convention One VTSU student earned a scholarship and a second was recognized for her leadership at the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Convention in Philadelphia, PA. Eleven total students from the Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) program at Vermont State University (VTSU) Castleton […]
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