University of Vermont
UVM Food Systems Research Center gets $11M in federal funds
Jun. 19, 2021 04:01 PM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The University of Vermont Food Systems Research Center is getting $11 million in federal funding to support its work researching the...
Get enrolled, get jabbed: Community college makes it easy
By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2021 10:11 AM EDT
Prospective students interested in taking classes at the Community College of Rhode Island can get enrolled and get vaccinated at the same time.
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Vermont continues vaccine efforts after reaching major goal
Jun. 15, 2021 08:40 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The state of Vermont is continuing to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.
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University to resume work on recreation and wellness area
Jun. 15, 2021 08:15 AM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The University of Vermont is going to resume construction on an expansion to the recreation and wellness facilities at the Gutterson...
U of Vermont to require COVID vaccines once fully approved
Jun. 09, 2021 12:54 PM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The University of Vermont announced Wednesday it would require that all students be vaccinated against COVID-19 when at least one of the...
As US reopens, campuses tighten restrictions for virus
By Lisa Rathke And Carolyn Thompson May. 08, 2021 09:41 AM EDT
Editorial Roundup: New England
By The Associated Press May. 07, 2021 05:43 PM EDT
Boston Globe. May 5, 2021.
Editorial: Count counties out of federal aid program
The six vestigial county governments...
Vermont opening COVID-19 vaccines to those 30 and older
Apr. 12, 2021 07:44 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont is opening registration for COVID-19 vaccinations to people age 30 and older.
The Vermont Health Department...
Vermont to open COVID vaccines to out-of-state students
By Wilson Ring Apr. 01, 2021 09:05 AM EDT
The state of Vermont is expecting to expand eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to out-of-state college students and second homeowners on April 30 if there is...
Officials say many Vermont students are struggling
By Lisa Rathke Feb. 26, 2021 01:54 PM EST
Vermont is much closer than many other states in getting kids fully back to in-person learning amid the pandemic but even with improvements to remote learning...
UVM reports nearly 80 cases since spring semester started
Feb. 18, 2021 09:26 AM EST
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The University of Vermont has reported nearly 80 confirmed COVID-19 cases among students during the first two weeks of the spring...
RI eyes vaccine rollout tweaks; In-person school pulled back
Jan. 24, 2021 12:34 PM EST
Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee, who is set to take over as governor if Gina Raimondo is confirmed as President Joe Biden’s commerce secretary, says he'd...
New Hampshire schools face virus-related loss of funds
By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2021 01:21 PM EST
School districts across New Hampshire are losing money because the state’s funding formula is based on metrics heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nursing shortage in Maine; Concerns over access to vaccine
Jan. 17, 2021 11:41 AM EST
Coronavirus developments across New England:
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A shortage of nurses, aides and other staff at nursing homes in...
U of Vermont erects tents to help 'de-densify' campus
Jan. 13, 2021 01:37 PM EST
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The University of Vermont is hoping to give students more room to study when they return to campus for the spring session.
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Holiday gatherings, travel have some impact on virus numbers
By Lisa Rathke Jan. 08, 2021 08:56 AM EST
Vermont ranks second in the nation in the pace of receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines per 100,000 people, Human Services Agency Secretary Mike Smith...
Man arrested after potentially threatening vaccine notes
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 10:46 AM EST
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) —
A Vermont man who police say wrote notes that suggested potential threats against the distribution of the COVID-19...
Vermont's top stories: Virus, legal weed, Scott's reelection
By Wilson Ring Dec. 28, 2020 09:06 AM EST
Vermont's top stories: Virus, legal weed, Scott's reelection
By Wilson Ring Dec. 24, 2020 09:54 AM EST
COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins with Vermont hospitals
Dec. 16, 2020 08:35 AM EST
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign is beginning with the inoculations of medical professionals across the state before expanding to...