Vermont State University, the first statewide, hybrid higher education institution in the United States, launched its unified brand identity and logo during a live virtual broadcast today. The unveiling is a major milestone in a transformation process unifying three institutions – Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College. Sixteen months ago, the Vermont […]
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Class of 2021 Achieves 99% Placement Rate
Vermont Technical College’s graduating class of 2021 achieved a 99% placement rate, reflecting that they are either employed or enrolled in continuing education programs after completing their certificate or degree. Since 2014, Vermont Technical College has had an average placement rate of more than 97%. As in years past, 98% of Vermont Technical College’s graduates […]
Continue ReadingVermont Tech Ranks #1 in Vermont & #7 Nationally Among Four-year Public Universities with Best Short-term Return on Investment
Vermont Technical College ranks first in the state and #7 nationally among four-year public universities with best short-term net value, according to a new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW). Georgetown CEW’s new return-on-investment tool ranked 4,500 colleges and universities by net value at several benchmarks — after 10 years […]
Continue ReadingOpening for Fall 2021
August 11, 2021 Effective Friday, August 13 all faculty, staff, students, and visitors are required to wear a mask when indoors on campus at any Vermont Tech location. This is in accordance with the CDC’s latest recommendations. This decision follows our recent announcement to mandate a COVID-19 vaccine of all enrolled students. The latest research […]
Continue ReadingVermont State Colleges Students Eligible for New Scholarships
Today, the Vermont State Colleges System Board Chair, Chancellor, and Presidents held a press conference to announce the new legislation that creates several scholarship programs for Vermonters. Thanks to the Legislature and Governor, Vermont is funding several incredible opportunities for high school graduates and adult learners at the Vermont State Colleges this year. We are […]
Continue ReadingVermont Tech Named in Newsweek’s Top 100 “Most Bang For Your Buck” Colleges
Vermont Tech is flying high, and it’s not just among its Professional Pilot program students. The college has been included in Newsweek Magazine’s The 100 Community Colleges With the Most Bang For Your Buck list. Ranking at 39, Vermont Tech is cited for the $1,050,000 40-year net present value, or a comparison of investing in […]
Continue ReadingProfessor John Knox granted Professor Emeritus
We are pleased to share the good news that John Knox has been granted Emeritus status by the Vermont State Colleges System Board of Trustees. This is a well-earned distinction for our colleague who has served the college and its students since the fall of 1972 with honor, including as the first-ever recipient of the […]
Continue Reading5 Vermont Tech Students Take on the 2020 Solar Decathlon
What’s so intimidating about the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon Design Challenge? Is it the expert judges, representing the brightest minds in sustainability, scrutinizing the work? Or the competitors from fifty-five collegiate institutions, including the University of Brazil, Alexandria University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology? Not at all. At least, not if you’re […]
Continue ReadingChoose Vermont Scholarship Program
Vermont Tech is pleased to announce the 2nd annual Choose Vermont Scholarship program has launched! The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation and 13 Vermont colleges and universities, including Vermont Tech, are partnering in the 2020 Choose Vermont Scholarship Program, which will award $60,000 in scholarship money to students who […]
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