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Faculty Spotlight: Barclay Tucker

For more than two decades, Professor Barclay Tucker has brought creativity and innovation to teaching illustration and graphic design at VTSU Lyndon.

https://vermontstate.edu/news/faculty-spotlight-barclay-tucker-professor-of-illustration-and-graphic-design/ 
November 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Reminder! Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism at VTSU’s biennial gear sale is Wednesday!

This is your chance to pick up well-maintained outdoor gear at great prices!

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
Alexander Twilight Theater Lobby, VTSU Lyndon
6–9 PM
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Early childhood educators shape the future, and Vermont needs strong programs to prepare them.

Check out this important commentary: https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/24/heather-duhamel-and-kaitlin-northey-vermont-must-protect-and-strengthen-the-programs-that-prepare-early-childhood-educators/ 
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
GivingTuesday is right around the corner!

On December 2, we’ll come together to support Vermont State University and all five campuses that continue to shape Vermont’s future.

Save the date! More details soon!

#GivingTuesday #SupportVTSU
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Meet Ben Riegel a proud Lyndon State College alum (now Vermont State University Lyndon) and longtime ESPN producer. Hear how the Lyndon community helped shape his journey, and the advice he has for today’s students.
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Over the weekend, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders toured the engineering labs at VTSU Randolph!

From 3D printing “Bernie Boats” to exploring CNC technology, Bernie explored cutting-edge labs and met some incredible VTSU engineering students along the way!

#WeAreVTSU #Engineering #BernieSanders
November 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Meet Alexandria, a devoted mom of seven and full-time in-home childcare provider. She’s now earning her degree entirely online — proving that with determination, there’s always a way to make your dreams a reality.

November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
VTSU is turning “Freedom & Unity” into action through programs like tuition-free college for income-eligible Vermonters!

Vermont By Degrees: https://www.timesargus.com/opinion/perspective/vermont-by-degrees-vtsu-lives-vermonts-motto/article_8efb3458-bbb3-5336-84d5-5831bf282857.html 
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Congrats to Cyndi Lauper on her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

Before she became a world star, she attended Johnson. In 2019, she returned to deliver an inspiring commencement address, encouraging graduates to “win the small battles” and turn challenges into opportunities.
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It's Military Family Appreciation Month! A time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices military families make to support our nation.

Sesame Street for Military Families app offer great support for families with young children. https://veteran.com/sesame-street-military-families-free-app/ 
November 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and histories of Native peoples, honor their contributions, and recognize the challenges they have faced and continue to face.

Resources: https://www.si.edu/events/native-american-heritage-month
November 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Yesterday’s Making a Difference, Making a Living (MADMAL) Conference brought together a dynamic and diverse group, ranging from high school students to lifelong learners, with even more joining virtually from across Vermont.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so successful!
November 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It’s First Gen Day at VTSU!

Today we celebrate the incredible achievements of our first-generation students with events across all campuses and a special video premiere at 6 p.m.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/8-UldNw4FzE 
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This week, VTSU proudly conferred the title of President Emeritus on David Wolk, honoring his extraordinary leadership and lifelong service to Vermont higher education.

Read the news: https://vermontbiz.com/news/2025/november/03/vermont-state-university-confers-president-emeritus-status-david-wolk 
November 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Calling all rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders! Next summer, dive into an immersive program at VTSU Randolph and explore the world of 3D Imaging, 3D Printing, and 3D Modeling.

June 28 – August 8, 2026
Earn up to 9 college credits

More: https://vermontstate.edu/3d-technology-summer-institute/ 
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Celebrate First Gen Student Day with VTSU!

Sat, Nov 8, marks National First-Generation Student Day, and VTSU is celebrating early! On Thurs, we’ll hold events on all campuses and online!

Learn more about why we honor 1st Gen college students: https://coenet.org/first-generation-college-student/ 
November 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"With Sincere apologies to Shakespeare, HAMLET, it’s Tragic."

Don’t miss this adaptation of “Hamlet,” written and directed by our own Barclay Tucker for The Twilight Players!

Performances are November 13–15 at 7 p.m. and November 16 at 2 p.m. in the Twilight Theater. Admission is by donation.
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On Friday, we welcomed Ethan Tapper to campus as their featured guest for the Science Colloquium series at VTSU Castleton.

Ethan is well-known in Vermont and beyond as a best-selling author, consulting forester, and popular social media figure.
November 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Join us in honoring all who served this Veterans Day!

November 11
11:00 a.m.

Castleton – Front steps of Woodruff Hall
Johnson – Stearns Building at the flagpole
Lyndon – Veterans Park
Randolph – Front of Admin Building at the flagpole
Williston – Outside 200 Building at the flagpole

November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Join us for our next Virtual Information Session to explore the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at VTSU.

Final fall 2025 session: November 20 at 5:30 p.m. (ET)

Learn more: https://vermontstate.edu/academic-programs/clinical-mental-health-ms/ 
October 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Build Your Cannabis Business in Vermont!

Workshops Include:
• Cannabis Business 101
• Cannabis Compliance
• Challenges to Growing Cannabis
• Knowing Your Genetics

Learn more: https://vermontstate.edu/news/cannabis-education-workshops-offered-at-vermont-state-university-johnson-in-december/ 
October 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We're less than a week away!

📍 RSVP now: https://madmalvt.org/rsvp 

Join us Thursday, November 6, in-person or online, for the MADMAL conference to hear how a college degree has shaped the lives and careers of VT leaders.

News: https://www.benningtonbanner.com/.../article_d6258c6d ...

October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
VTSU Exercise Science students and faculty recently participated in the New England American College of Sports Medicine (NEACSM) Fall Meeting in Springfield, MA! #VTSULyndon #VTSUCastleton #ExerciseScience
October 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Meet Lukas, an international student from Latvia who's found a second home at VTSU. From joining the Castleton hockey team to building a tight-knit community thousands of miles from home, his journey is one of courage, connection, and chasing dreams on and off the ice.

October 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🎓 Education changes everything. Join us Nov 3, in-person or online, for the Making a Difference, Making a Living (MADMAL) conference to hear how a college degree has shaped the lives and careers of VT leaders.

📍 RSVP now: https://madmalvt.org/rsvp 
October 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM