COLCHESTER, Vermont, Jan. 16 -- Saint Michael's College issued the following news on Jan. 15: Class of 1967 alumnus and longtime Trustee Barry Roy bequeathed $4 million to Saint Michael's College through his estate, the largest single gift in the school's 117-year history, College officials announced today. A larger-than-life figure on campus and within New England philanthropic circles, Roy died on August 9, 2019 at the age of 73. "When I first met Barry, he immediately struck me as someone w more PR

CASTLETON, Vermont, Jan. 15 (TNSAwa) -- Castleton University issued the following news: University's Jennifer Woodell, a financial and registration services consultant, is the 2020 recipient of the Carolyn Donahue Friend of Equal Opportunity Education Award. Jen, who has helped thousands of Castleton students understand their financial aid options, said the best part of her job is working with students. "Our Spartans are the best students, individually and as a community, and they inspire me more PR

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 15 -- Democracy for America issued the following statement: * * * Democracy for America CEO Yvette Simpson released the following statement in response to Biden's selection of Jaime Harrison for DNC Chair: "Congratulations to Jaime Harrison for being chosen to be the next Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair. We at DFA are thrilled that Jaime is President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead the party right now, as Democrats and the progressive movement make waves in  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 (TNSPer) -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: After a comprehensive national search, Wanda Heading-Grant has been selected as Carnegie Mellon University's inaugural vice provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and chief diversity officer. Heading-Grant, who is currently vice president for DEI at the University of Vermont, will begin her new role at Carnegie Mellon on April 1. She will also hold a faculty appointment as Distinguishe more PR

CASTLETON, Vermont, Jan. 16 (TNSPer) -- Castleton University issued the following news: Dr. Francesca Catalano joins the Castleton family as our new Dean of the College of Health and Sciences. Dr. Catalano comes to us from Kankakee Community College in Illinois, where she was associate dean of math, science, and engineering. She brings an abundance of skills and experience, including curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, college readiness, community outreach, and grant writing. D more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 15 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 20-198): To: White Rock Cooperative Estates, Inc., c/o Jeannie Oliver, Staff Attorney/Professor of Law, Vermont Law School Energy Clinic, P.O. Box 96, South Royalton, VT 05068 Re: White Rock Cooperative Estates, Inc. Request for Waiver of Puc 909.09(a)(17)b Granting Rule Waiver Dear Ms. Oliver: On December 9, 2020, White Rock Cooperative Estates, Inc. (White Rock) submitted an more PR

COLCHESTER, Vermont, Jan. 15 -- Saint Michael's College issued the following news on Jan. 14: Saint Michael's College has become the first Vermont higher education institution to work with a federal wetlands easement program in the long-term preservation of natural habitat, reducing harmful phosphorous runoff into Lake Champlain and supporting educational and research programs in the College's increasingly popular and active Natural Area across Route 15 from the main campus. In a formal agreem more PR

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 15 (TNSJou) -- The University of Vermont issued the following news on Jan. 14: A first-of-its-kind, international study of 107,000 children finds that higher temperatures are an equal or greater contributor to child malnutrition and low quality diets than the traditional culprits of poverty, inadequate sanitation, and poor education. The 19-nation study is the largest investigation of the relationship between our changing climate and children's diet diversity. It is b more PR

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Jan. 15 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: Consistent with a history that is rife with medical discrimination and abuse against Black people, the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected BIPOC communities in the U.S., who are disproportionally employed as essential workers. Now, as vaccines are distributed to specific populations in phases, concerns are rising that this health disparity gap may widen. On Wednesday, January 20, Dr. Leon McDougle more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 14 -- The Vermont Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * After a bipartisan vote of the House Representatives impeaching President Donald Trump for the second time, this time for instigating last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Vermont Democratic Party Chairman Bruce Olsson issued the following statement: "Last week's attack on the U.S. Capitol, which was instigated by Donald Trump, was a direct attack on our democracy and our values. His act more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 16 -- Vermont Attorney General Thomas J. Donovan issued the following news release on Jan. 15: Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced today that his office has reached a settlement with Club Fitness of Vermont, Inc. and its owner Sean Manovill, resolving claims that arose from Mr. Manovill's decision to open for in-person business in May 2020 against the Governor's orders. At the time that Club Fitness reopened, fitness centers were required by Governor Scott's Execut more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Jan. 14: Governor Phil Scott today announced organizational changes to modernize the State's public safety and select permitting and regulatory functions to better serve Vermonters, increase efficiency and improve these systems. Through Executive Order 01-21 Governor Scott has created the Agency of Public Safety, though the Order is structured as a framework for the Agency with a gradual implement more PR