CASTLETON, Vermont, Jan. 4 (TNSPer) -- Castleton University issued the following news: Castleton University welcomes Dr. Thomas Mauhs-Pugh into the role of interim president on Monday, Jan. 3. Dr. Mauhs-Pugh has served as Castleton's Provost and chief academic officer since 2019. Prior to coming to Castleton, he spent 22 years at Green Mountain College, where he served as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Interim President, Dean of the Faculty, Education Department Chair, and Pro more PR

CASTLETON, Vermont, Jan. 5 (TNSAwa) -- Castleton University issued the following news: The Castleton Spartan received an honorable mention at the College Media Association's Pinnacle Awards in October. The University's student-run newspaper was recognized in the category of "Four-Year Less-Than-Weekly Newspaper of the Year." The award celebrates exceptional student newspapers at four-year colleges. Other colleges in the category include Auburn University, Temple University, University of Texas more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 4 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement on the FDA's announcement that children 12-15 years old are eligible for a Pfizer booster shot: "Today's news that the FDA has approved booster shots for 12-15-year-olds is another important step forward. With cases expected to increase across the country over the coming weeks, the best way to keep Vermonters who are most vulnerable to severe illn more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 6 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2022: Governor Phil Scott today delivered his State of the State address to the General Assembly, outlining his priorities for the 2022 legislative session and reporting on the progress of the last year. The Governor cited the unique opportunity state government has to make transformative investments that build a stronger future for Vermonters. He once again highlighted the critical need to  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2022: Governor Phil Scott today announced the launch of the State's "Tests for Tots" program, which will provide rapid antigen COVID-19 test kits to regulated child care providers across Vermont. These child care providers can enroll in the program effective immediately. Test to Stay has been an important tool in Vermont's K-12 schools, saving thousands of in-person instruction days for stud more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2022: Governor Phil Scott today announced that beginning next week the State of Vermont will use a program developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to deliver 500,000 recently acquired rapid COVID-19 tests to households across the state. The program will surge rapid tests into communities and serve as a pilot to help the State assess a delivery model where residents order tests o more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 6 -- Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, D-Vermont, issued the following statement on Jan. 5, 2022: * * * This afternoon, Lt. Governor Gray released the following statement in response to Governor Scott's 2022 State of the State address: "Over the last 7 months, I spent a day per week in a different county in our state meeting directly with Vermonters. Vermonters spoke, and I listened. When it comes to this pandemic and a stronger recovery we must be laser focused on the most press more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 7 -- Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, D-Vermont, issued the following statement on Jan. 6, 2022: * * * This morning, Lt. Governor Gray released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection: "Last January 6th, my colleagues and I in Montpelier were preparing to take our oaths of office when history took an irreparable turn. An insurrection was underway. "Our democracy was under attack. I would like to recognize the service and sacrifi more PR