United States Representative Becca Balint has been chosen as commencement speaker for both of Northern Vermont University campuses. It will be NVU’s last ever commencement prior to the July 1 launch of Vermont State University Balint is the first female and openly LBGT Vermont congressional representative....

Newly installed Interim President Mike Smith has rescinded controversial plans to eliminate most books from campus libraries as part of a digital-first initiative, putting to rest months of protests and community backlash across Vermont. Prior to this announcement, plans initially revealed in February...

In an April 24 email to the Vermont State University community, Interim President Mike Smith announced the shelving of controversial plans to reduce the university libraries’ book collections by up to 80 percent in persuit of a digital first policy. Also announced was suspension for at least three...