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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Fall Break is here! Take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy all the beauty that autumn in Vermont has to offer. 🍁

Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

VTSU has been recognized with the 2026 Energy Leadership Award for Impact from Efficiency Vermont for energy-saving projects across our campuses. More: www.efficiencyvermont.com/news-blog…

Three representatives from VTSU and Efficiency Vermont stand in front of an Efficiency Vermont step-and-repeat banner displaying a large Best Practices Exchange 2026 Energy Leadership Award sign. The sign recognizes Vermont State University as the Impact Award winner for energy efficiency projects across its Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, Randolph, and Williston locations, with more than $600,000 in expected annual energy cost savings. The group poses at Efficiency Vermont's Best Practices Exchange event.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Johnson alums Madeline Pritchard and Erika McCormick teamed up with students in Rutland High's "Finer Things Club" to create a vibrant new mural. www.rutlandherald.com/news/local/ru…

Close-up view of a section of a large mural painted on a black background. A white rabbit with oversized ears is surrounded by a deer, fox, black cat, and small mouse. Also depicted are a garlic bulb, layered cake, blue-and-white ceramic dishware, jewelry, and decorative objects. The artwork uses soft greens, cream tones, and pale purples and is painted in a realistic style.

Wide view of the completed mural installed around a corner in a school foyer near a staircase. The mural wraps across multiple walls and features animals, books, food, pottery, and household objects arranged in a rainbow color gradient. A person stands beside the mural, highlighting its large scale. The floor, stairwell, and surrounding school interior are visible.

Close-up view of another section of the mural featuring a bear, horse, owl, frog, snail, and rooster alongside stacked books, teacups, and decorative pottery. The objects are painted in shades of blue, purple, and pink against a dark background. The mural combines animals, food-related items, and cultural objects in a detailed, illustrative composition.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We had a great time at last weekend's Castleton Homecoming. The tailgate weather was perfect, and it was wonderful to see so many members of our community come together. We can't wait to continue the celebration with our Lyndon and Randolph campus communities this weekend!

Homecoming attendees wearing Castleton green mingle at the tailgate while participating in games and activities outdoors.

A music director leads student musicians during an outdoor performance at Castleton Homecoming, with members of the band gathered around percussion and wind instruments.

The Castleton Spartan mascot stands in front of student musicians performing during an outdoor Homecoming event.

Attendees wait in line at a tailgate food station decorated with football-themed inflatables during Castleton Homecoming.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Engineering students recently turned a real-world manufacturing challenge into a finished product, producing 25 multi-position milling machine stops for labs in Randolph. The team tackled every stage of production, from redesign and material selection to machining, assembly, and quality control.

Close-up of a completed multi-position milling machine stop manufactured by Vermont State University engineering students. The silver metal tool features an engraved VTSU Mechanical Engineering 2025 plate and is displayed on a white surface with a metal rod and clamping components.

Seven Vermont State University Production Design and Development students and a lab technician pose in a mechanical engineering lab with several completed multi-position milling machine stops. The group stands and kneels around a milling machine while holding the tools they designed and manufactured as part of a three-week production project.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We're still smiling from Homecoming on our Johnson campus earlier this month. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a weekend of memories, community, and Badger pride. We're so excited to celebrate Homecoming with our Lyndon and Randolph campus communities this weekend!

Vermont State University President Kollmann talks with families and children outdoors during Johnson Homecoming.

A Johnson volleyball player in a navy jersey speaks with attendees during a Homecoming gathering in a campus gymnasium.

Two Homecoming attendees stand together beneath a tree holding a Vermont State University pennant during an outdoor Johnson Homecoming event.

Homecoming attendees pose for a group photo on a grassy hillside with the Johnson mascot and the Green Mountains in the background.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What began as an ambitious effort to expand nursing education at our Johnson campus has resulted in a state-of-the-art learning environment. With modern labs and classrooms, our future nurses are gaining the hands-on experience and confidence needed to meet the growing demand.

Two nursing students examine an enlarged interactive 3D model of the human rib cage and internal anatomy during a lesson in an immersive healthcare simulation lab.

Nursing students practice patient care skills on a patient simulator in a modern nursing lab while classmates and faculty observe and provide guidance.

Nursing students gather around a patient simulator in a hospital-style training room while an instructor demonstrates a clinical procedure during a hands-on learning exercise.

Nursing students use an immersive learning lab to explore a large interactive 3D anatomy model projected across multiple walls, allowing them to examine human body structures in a collaborative environment.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last week, Castleton held a Voter Engagement Fair, giving students the opportunity to connect with local organizations, explore civic engagement opportunities, and learn more about making their voices heard. News: www.wcax.com/2026/09/17/vtsu-castle…

Students visit with community representatives and elected officials at information tables during the Voter Engagement Fair. A large screen in the background displays voter education information from the Vermont Secretary of State's Office.

A participant speaks with a representative at an information table during a voter engagement fair. Printed materials and resources are displayed on the table as attendees connect with organizations and learn about civic engagement opportunities.

A participant shakes hands with a student during Vermont State University Castleton's Voter Engagement Fair while other attendees gather and converse nearby.

Two attendees talk during a voter engagement fair while other participants visit tables and speak with representatives in the background. A display screen provides information about Vermont Secretary of State social media channels.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join us next Monday evening to share your ideas and help shape how the Johnson campus can continue serving students, the community, and Vermont. 📅 Monday, September 28, 2026 🕕 6:00 p.m. 📍 Stearns Performance Space, VTSU Johnson We hope to see you there.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Only at Vermont State: Where your walk to class may include early morning sunlight, a song bird serenade, fresh mountain air, and the occasional moose reminding us all who's really in charge! Thanks to Castleton RA Karla Sherman for sharing and keeping a safe distance. 🫎

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For over two decades, VTSU’s Center for Schools has empowered practicing educators to thrive across Vermont and beyond by supporting the work of schools through innovative in-service programs, graduate coursework, and professional learning opportunities. 🔗 centers.vermontstate.edu/cfs

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Our Randolph Campus is buzzing with energy today as the Women's Economic Opportunity Conference brings hundreds of people together inside Judd Hall. We're proud to support this inspiring gathering of Vermonters who continue to strengthen our communities through collaboration and shared purpose.

Conference attendees gather in a large event space at Vermont State University Randolph for the Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference. A speaker addresses the audience from a stage beneath a large event screen as participants listen from rows of seats.

Senator Peter Welch, left, and Linda Rossi pose for a photo during the Women's Economic Opportunity Conference at Vermont State University's Randolph Campus. Attendees gather nearby for networking and conference activities.

Nikole Thayer, Executive Director of VTSU's Center for Workforce & Professional Education, addresses attendees at the Women's Economic Opportunity Conference at Vermont State University Randolph.

Keynote speaker Marguerite Dibble, founder of GameTheory, participates in an onstage conversation during the Women's Economic Opportunity Conference at Vermont State University Randolph.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today, our Castleton campus McNair Scholars took center stage at the McNair Scholars Research Symposium, presenting their research to students, faculty, family, friends, and community members. We're inspired by the passion, curiosity, and determination our students bring to their work.

A McNair Scholar discusses a research project with attendees during a poster presentation at the McNair Scholars Research Symposium.

A McNair Scholar points to details on a research poster while discussing the project with attendees during the McNair Scholars Research Symposium.

A McNair Scholar discusses a research project on the gut microbiome and mental health while standing beside a poster presentation at the McNair Scholars Research Symposium.

McNair Scholars and program representatives pose for a group photo following the McNair Scholars Research Symposium on the Castleton campus.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📜 Today is Constitution Day! The signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, established the framework for our nation's government and continues to shape civic life today. Vermont Voting Resources: mvp.vermont.gov

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Come see what's possible. Walk the campuses. Meet the people. Explore the programs. Picture your future. This fall, we're welcoming prospective students and families to our campuses across Vermont through signature events designed to help you find your pathway. 🔗 VermontState.edu/Visit

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We're proud to support a world where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered to be themselves. 🌈 Students and alumni from across all Vermont State campuses came together at the Burlington Pride Parade on Sunday to celebrate inclusion, connection, and the power of showing up for one another.

Decorated parade float traveling through the Burlington Pride Parade. Participants stand on the float holding pride flags and colorful fans, while hand-painted artwork featuring rainbows, stars, mountains, and fireworks lines the sides. Trees and parade spectators fill the background.

The Vermont State University Pride Parade float moves through downtown Burlington beneath colorful festival flags. A person in a green Spartan mascot costume and other participants ride on the float as spectators watch from the crowd.

Participants ride on a decorated Pride Parade float in Burlington. Colorful artwork, pride flags, and a large floral costume are visible as people wave to the crowd. A Vermont State University participant stands near the front of the float, and spectators watch from the street.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. Learn more: latino.si.edu/learn/teaching-and-le…

Promotional graphic for Hispanic Heritage Month. White text reading “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month” is displayed on a large orange shape, with “Sept 15 - Oct 15” underneath. Abstract green, yellow, blue, and red shapes surround the text on a light textured background.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. We honor those who were lost and remember all whose lives were forever changed. As we reflect, we are reminded of the strength found in community and the simple truth that there is far more that connects us than separates us.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Looking back at last week's Opportunity Fair on the Castleton campus! It was great to see students discovering new interests and connecting with others who share their lifelong passions. #VermontState #Castleton

Student speaks with a representative at a Garden Club table featuring potted plants, photos, and information about the club during the Castleton Opportunity Fair.

Career Development staff member shares information with a student at a welcome table during the Castleton Opportunity Fair.

Student athletes connect with another student at a table during the Castleton Opportunity Fair.

Students visit information tables and speak with campus representatives during the Castleton Opportunity Fair.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day! Take some time to relax and enjoy the long weekend.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We had a great time at today's Opportunity Fair on the Johnson campus! Students connected with clubs and community organizations while exploring new ways to get involved, build experience, and discover opportunities that support their goals.

Wide view of the Opportunity Fair outside Stearns Hall on the Johnson campus, with students visiting tables hosted by campus organizations, student groups, and support services.

Student standing at a Model United Nations club table during the Opportunity Fair on the Johnson campus. A display board with photos and information about the club is set up outdoors alongside other campus organization tables.

Students gather around a table and talk with representatives at the Opportunity Fair on the Johnson campus. Club and organization tables are set up outdoors between campus buildings on a sunny day.

Person demonstrates a bubble activity while speaking with another attendee at the Opportunity Fair on the Johnson campus. Several bubbles float through the air in front of a campus building.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join us Friday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. in Jeffords Auditorium for “American Kestrel Project,” presented by Jim Armbruster, Lead Biologist at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. Talks are open to the entire Castleton campus community and the public. All are welcome!

Promotional poster for the Vermont State University Castleton Natural Sciences Department Science Colloquium. Featured speaker is Jim Armbruster, Lead Biologist at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, presenting “American Kestrel Project.” The poster includes a photo of an American kestrel with its wings spread while being held by a researcher and a second photo showing Armbruster in a grassy field holding a young bird. Event details at the bottom read: Friday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m., Jeffords Auditorium.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This weekend, students from Vermont State Williston partnered with the Williston Community Food Shelf to gather donations for both the VTSU food pantry and the local food shelf. Students donated a trailer full of food and toiletries. We're so proud of these Williston Woolies!

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our alumni associations are hard at work planning Homecoming celebrations at each Vermont State campus this fall. Whether you're reconnecting with friends, revisiting favorite places, or creating new memories, we hope you'll join us. Details: vermontstate.edu/alumni/homecoming

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We're back! Happy first day of classes, Vermont State. Here's to an amazing semester ahead! #Fall2026 #FDOC #VermontStateUniversity 📸 Lyndon Campus

A group of students sits around a circular outdoor gathering space on a grassy campus lawn. A small gazebo, walking paths, and trees are visible in the background.

Two students sit and talk at an outdoor picnic table overlooking a mountain landscape. A backpack rests on the table, with trees and distant hills in the background.

A student with a backpack walks along a campus pathway beside a Vermont State University banner. Trees, landscaping, and a hillside are visible in the background.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Continuing a longstanding Castleton tradition, many of our incoming students gathered on the Woodruff Hall steps this afternoon for the annual Class of 2030 photo. Welcome home, Spartans! #ClassOf2030 #CastletonWay #VermontStateUniversity

Class of 2030 students pose for a class photo on the steps of Woodruff Hall at Vermont State University's Castleton campus.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Across the state, new students are settling into their residence halls and beginning their Vermont State journey. Thanks to the student-athletes and volunteers who helped make move-in day a warm Vermont welcome! #WelcomeHome #ClassOf2030 #VermontStateUniversity 📸 Castleton & Johnson

Two move-in volunteers stand outside a residence hall at Vermont State University's Castleton campus, posing beside a handmade welcome sign directing new students to Castleton Hall and Babcock Hall.

A student organizes clothing and personal belongings in a residence hall room during move-in day at Vermont State University's Johnson campus.

A student carries a bin filled with personal belongings from a vehicle during move-in day at Vermont State University's Castleton campus.

Students carry bags and belongings into a residence hall during move-in day at Vermont State University's Johnson campus, with campus buildings, green lawns, and mountains visible in the background.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Getting ready for the semester? Find your course materials at Vermont State University's online bookstore. Choose from new, used, rental, digital, and Marketplace options, with a price match guarantee and a 30-day return window. Shop now at vermontstate.ecampus.com .

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Your journey awaits. Whether you're arriving for your first semester or returning for another year, we're looking forward to welcoming you home this week. Move-in begins Thursday! Find schedules and more resources here: vermontstate.edu/student-life/welco…

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Hosting the Governor's Institutes of Vermont Arts Summer Institute at Castleton gave us a lot of memories to look back on this summer, and their video from the ARTSPLOSION! dance performance captures so much of what made it special. Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlRdBPC3pa8

Participants in the Governor's Institutes of Vermont Arts Summer Institute gather on a grassy lawn at Vermont State University's Castleton campus, holding colorful flags during an outdoor ARTSPLOSION! dance performance. Historic campus buildings and large trees are visible in the background.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join us at the Castleton Pavilion on Thurs, August 13, at 4 p.m. as the office of Sen Bernie Sanders hosts their "Summer Celebration for Older Vermonters." Enjoy free food, music, and community on our beautiful Castleton campus. More info and RSVP at sanders.senate.gov/events

Graphic promoting a “Summer Celebration for Older Vermonters” with a red-and-white picnic tablecloth background. The event invites attendees to join the office of Senator Bernie Sanders for free food and music on Thursday, August 13 at 4:00 p.m. at the Vermont State University Castleton Pavilion, 360 South Street, Castleton. RSVP information is provided at sanders.senate.gov/events or by calling 802-862-0697.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Earlier this summer, students/staff from our Atmospheric Sciences program took part in SUNY Oswego's Storm Forecasting and Observation Program. The group spent three weeks forecasting severe weather, launching weather balloons, collecting atmospheric data, and chasing storms across five states.

A large supercell thunderstorm with distinct layered cloud bands stretches across the horizon above open farmland. A road and parked vehicle sit in the foreground as rain falls beneath the storm's dark cloud base.

Three Atmospheric Sciences students stand in a grassy field with a large supercell thunderstorm in the background. Another participant photographs the storm from the roadside as dark clouds stretch across the sky.

A large thunderstorm stretches across the horizon above open grassland and a rural dirt road. Layered storm clouds and distant rainfall are visible beneath the storm's dark cloud base.

Mammatus clouds glow pink and orange at sunset above a rural landscape. Rounded cloud formations fill the sky as darker storm clouds linger near the horizon.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Just two Summer Concerts left! Join us tomorrow, July 28, at 7 p.m. for classic rock and roll with Wyld Nightz Band at the Castleton Pavilion. See you there! 🎸🎶

Promotional graphic for the 2026 Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion, presented by Vermont State University. The schedule lists free concerts at 7 p.m. throughout June, July, and August, including performances by Boston Crusaders Community Night, Satin & Steel, Extra Stout, Green Brothers, Blue Jay Way, Wyld Nightz Band, and Phil Henry & The News. A red circle highlights the July 28 performance by Wyld Nightz Band, described as classic rock and roll, at the Castleton Pavilion. Additional text notes that concerts are held rain or shine, concessions are available, and donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for the Castleton Food Shelf.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Future Badgers got a warm Vermont State welcome at Summer Orientation in Johnson on Friday! Joining us in Castleton today? Find orientation details and information about upcoming events on all of our campuses: vermontstate.edu/student-life/welcome-home/

Incoming students and family members gather around campus resource tables during New Student Orientation at Vermont State University's Johnson campus. Representatives speak with attendees while providing information and answering questions in a student center setting.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Congratulations on 40 years, Jim Cantore! Raised in Vermont, Jim earned his meteorology degree on our Lyndon campus in1986 and joined The Weather Channel that same year. We're proud to call him an alumnus and celebrate this milestone in an extraordinary career.

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40 Years Later. Jim Cantore On Mount Rushmore Of TV Weather

Jim Cantore has spent his entire 40-year career at The Weather Channel. Here's why he is considered one the best TV meteorologists ever.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Dr. Sherry Kollmann is two weeks into her journey at Vermont State University, and we're kicking things off with a speed round. Get to know Vermont State's new president in under 90 seconds!

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Vermont State Colleges is joining a global effort to improve student outcomes, expanding opportunities and pathways for learners at Vermont State University and CCV. It is a powerful step toward giving Vermont students greater access, stronger support, and more ways to succeed wherever they are!

mynbc5.com

Vermont colleges join global program to expand student educational opportunities

Vermont students will soon have the chance to benefit from a worldwide development program. The partnership will take place through the state university system, in a year-long program with nearly 50 other institutions.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy Independence Day from Vermont State University! As we mark 250 years of independence, we honor the courage of our country’s founders while recognizing that the promise of freedom continues to require our collective commitment.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Changes to federal student loans are here, and they may affect how you plan and pay for your education. No matter your path, Vermont State is here to help you understand what these changes mean and how to move forward with confidence. Learn more: VermontState.edu/Admission/Financial-Aid

Graphic featuring a graduate in cap and gown holding a small dog. Text reads “Grad students, did you know?” with “Effective July 1, 2026” above. Supporting text explains that the amount and type of federal loan available for graduate students has changed. Includes an icon of a document with a dollar sign and a prompt to learn more at the VTSU financial aid website.

Graphic with dark blue background and contour-style lines. Text reads “Parents and families, important update.” with “Effective July 1, 2026” above. Supporting text explains that Parent PLUS loan limits have changed and Grad PLUS loans were eliminated. Includes an illustrated loan document labeled “Parent PLUS Loan” and VTSU branding.

Graphic featuring a student outdoors with trees in the background. Text reads “Part-time students, know before you borrow.” with “Effective July 1, 2026” above. Supporting text explains that federal direct loans are prorated based on enrollment level, which may affect part-time students, and that the VTSU Financial Aid team can help. Includes a calculator icon and a link to learn more.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📣 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sherry Kollmann as the new president of Vermont State University! Read more and watch her full welcome message: vermontstate.edu/news/dr-sherry-kol… #VermontStateUniversity #NewPresident

Dr. Sherry Kollmann wears a dark suit, glasses, a VTSU pin, as she smiles while sitting inside the President's Office at Castleton campus.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Vermont State’s engineering programs are helping power the workforce behind Beta Technologies—and so many other innovative companies in Vermont and beyond. We’re especially proud of engineering student Isabella DeCandio and Engineering Department Chair John Kidder for representing VTSU so well.

mynbc5.com

NBC5 In Depth: BETA Technologies focuses recruitment on local hires

The aerospace company is expanding its employee count every year.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Check out this Vermont Viewpoint podcast featuring Timothy Egan, Exec Director of Vermont NORML and a faculty member in our Cannabis Studies Program, as he shares updates on changes to VT’s cannabis laws, what they mean for the industry, and what more could be done. His segment begins at 44:20.

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June 24, 2026 Host Ross Connolly talks with Republican candidate…

Candidate Series: Mark Coester joins the show to discuss his race for Congress, the issues facing Vermonters, his plans to address affordability, and his priorities…

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Congratulations to VTSU Lyndon’s Gregory Gonyea Jr. on being named the 2026 NAC Man of the Year! This honor recognizes excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. We are also proud to recognize Lyndon’s Kiara Mack and Johnson’s Kali Wooster as NAC Woman of the Year nominees!

nacathletics.com

VTSU Lyndon’s Gregory Gonyea Jr. Named 2026 NAC Man of the Year

WATERVILLE, Maine - Vermont State University Lyndon men’s basketball graduate student athlete Gregory Gonyea Jr. (Dolgeville, N.Y.) has been selected as the 2026 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Man of the Year, as announced by the league office on Thursday afternoon.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Resort Hospitality & Management graduates at Killington! Read about the event: killington.com/killington-resort-an…

Two people embrace in a congratulatory hug inside the lodge after the ceremony. One person holds a Vermont State University diploma folder while other guests mingle in the background in the bright, open room.

A group of people gathers inside a bright, modern lodge with large windows and mountain views. In the center, one person holds a trail-style sign during a posed photo while another person in the foreground takes a picture with a smartphone. Guests stand around in small clusters, and overhead lighting and wood accents highlight the open interior space.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We had a great time celebrating our Practical Nursing graduates on Friday in Randolph! See more than 600 photos from the day by photographer Ben DeFlorio! vtsu.mediavalet.com/portals/2026Pra…

A group of graduates gather in a hallway near a green door. One graduate adjusts a cap while another holds up a phone, capturing a photo. Others in caps and gowns stand nearby, partially out of focus.

A group of graduates in black caps and gowns gather outdoors near a railing, leaning in together for a photo. Trees and parked cars are visible in the background, and the setting appears overcast.

A graduate in a black cap and gown stands indoors near a wooden wall, holding a program and clapping. Other graduates in caps and gowns stand in the background, also clapping, with soft indoor lighting and neutral tones.

A graduate in a black cap and gown embraces another person outdoors while holding a bouquet of flowers and a diploma cover. Several people stand nearby in a grassy area, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

UPDATE: Tonight’s Boston Crusaders performance has been canceled due to weather conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

Graphic announcing a cancellation with a large red banner reading “Canceled due to weather” across the top. Below, the design promotes “Castleton Community Night” featuring the Boston Crusaders, described as a free community performance at Dave Wolk Stadium in Castleton, Vermont on June 22 at 7 p.m. On the left, a photo shows a percussion performer holding drumsticks with a drumline in the background. The overall background is dark with subtle wave patterns and event branding.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is both a milestone and a responsibility. Today we honor history, celebrate resilience, and continue the work of building a more equitable future. Learn more about Juneteenth: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/histo…

Graphic for Juneteenth Freedom Day featuring a raised fist illustration in black with a star-filled texture. Red, black, and green curved lines run behind the fist. Above, a quote reads, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” attributed to Frederick Douglass. The text “June Teenth Freedom Day” appears below the fist on a dark background.

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

How often does a VTSU alum land a Taylor Swift song credit for a summer blockbuster? Meet Cam Gilfoy ’19, a Lyndon MBI graduate with an assistant engineer mixing credit on “I Knew It, I Knew You” Profile: vermontbiz.com/news/2026/june/20/vt…

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Vermont State University @vermontstateu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

With support from a $386,780 SerVermont grant for 2025–2026, Vermont Rural Learning Collective AmeriCorps members are expanding educational initiatives and local food access, reaching more than 4,000 K–12 students this year. In the nation’s most rural state, that work is essential.

northstarmonthly.com

AmeriCorps Members Strengthen Rural Vermont Schools

LYNDON — Rural Vermont has a constant presence at Vermont State University (VTSU), where four of its five campuses sit on hilltops and vistas around smaller Vermont towns.

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