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Burlington Technical Center opens permanent home at new high school
The Burlington Technical Center has a new space under the same roof as the new Burlington High School.
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Students begin moving into dorms at the University of Vermont
Students are moving into dorms at the University of Vermont this week. It is move in week at Vermont’s largest college. Freshman and sophomores come to campus first, followed by juniors and seniors later in the week. Freshman Zoe Campbell traveled from Southern California to study sustainability, ecology and...
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Milton students head back to class for new school year
MILTON — School buses rolled up to Herrick Avenue Wednesday morning as hundreds of students, sporting colorful backpacks and first-day outfits, streamed toward the doors for the start of another school year. Some carried Spider-Man and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles backpacks. Others walked alongside friends, siblings and parents as...
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UVM welcomes incoming freshman class
BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Setting foot onto a college campus brings on many different emotions such excitement, nervousness, curiosity and many more. This year’s incoming class at the University of Vermont brings in 2,400 freshman and 350 transfer students, hailing from 48 states and 38 countries. I spoke with one incoming freshman, who says she […]
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Super 10 Vermont high school girls soccer preseason rankings for 2026
Champlain Valley in Division I , Rice Memorial in D-II , Vergennes in D-III and Poultney in D-IV are your returning state champions. Do they have what it takes to repeat? Or are challengers poised to unseat the defending champs? With preseason practices and scrimmages all but wrapped, it's time to find out. The 2026 regular season officially kicks off Friday, Aug. 28, and questions loom for all, including the reigning champions and annual contenders. As we zoom into another school year, here's my annual preseason power rankings for Vermont high school girls soccer . Enjoy! The preseason rankings: 1. Champlain Valley Union High School Elliana Antonucci, Sierra Rainey and Charlotte Clark headline a Redhawks squad that brings back 10 veterans who are chasing a three-peat championship. How CVU adjusts without reigning player of the year Elsa Klein (ACL injury) is something to watch in early matches. Opener: Friday, Aug. 28 at Burlington. 2. Mount Mansfield Union High School Yes, the Cougars lost a trio of key players to graduation (Mallory Chicoine, Chloe DeJong and Sofia Randall). But with 19 returning players and a formidable back line to boot, MMU should remain a title contender. Opener: Friday, Aug. 28 vs.
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UVM President Tromp outlines the State of the University, expands free tuition 'Promise'
UVM President Marlene Tromp addresses a packed house at the Davis center on Tuesday, under a giant video screen. UVM photos. In her first “State of the University” presentation, delivered Tuesday to an overflow audience in the University of Vermont’s Davis Center, UVM President Marlene Tromp emphasized the challenges and opportunities facing Vermont’s land-grant university, the accomplishments of its faculty, students, and staff, and the work that lies ahead for the institution, guided by its “Green, Gold, and Bold” strategic plan.
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Opening day for students at Burlington’s brand new high school
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Bells are ringing for students across the state Wednesday with many schools opening their doors for the new year. Six years after Burlington High School closed due to PCB contamination, students are celebrating the first day in their new classrooms. Burlington students have held classes in...
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After a Nearly Six Year Saga, Burlington’s New High School Opens Its Doors
Batula Kassim sat in front of a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows in her school’s new library, the sunlight a welcome contrast to the refurbished Macy’s department store where she spent her freshman year. Kassim, an incoming sophomore at Burlington High School, is one of a cohort of students who spent part or all of their […]
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New students arrive at UVM as city, campus step up safety measures
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Students started moving back to campus at the University of Vermont Wednesday, as Burlington works to address ongoing public safety issues that have plagued the downtown. It’s an exciting new beginning for fresh Catamounts moving into their dorm rooms. “Feel a little nervous, you know,...
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UVM president says school’s budget deficit is closed despite declining enrollment
Just before the fall semester begins at the University of Vermont, President Marlene Tromp delivered a “State of the University” address. Read the story on VTDigger here: UVM president says school’s budget deficit is closed despite declining enrollment .
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UVM President Shares Plan for Overcoming ‘Serious Challenges’
The University of Vermont is facing “a number of serious challenges” such as declining enrollment and rollbacks in federal funding, president Marlene Tromp announced to a ballroom full of staff and faculty at the first-ever “State of the University” address on Tuesday morning. But Tromp shared...
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Union Memorial School welcomes Colleen Birner as new principal
COLCHESTER — Colleen Birner, a Vermont educator with 21 years of experience, is approaching her new position at Union Memorial School with gusto. After rising through the ranks as a teacher, assistant principal and then principal at Summit Street School in Essex Junction before it closed in 2025, Birner is excited to take a position in Colchester, where she lives and her two children are students.
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All-USA Vermont high school girls XC runners to watch in 2026
With the return of high school games and events for the 2026-27 year just around the corner, it's time to draw up interest and intrigue with our seasonal preview content. After conversations, texts and email messages with coaches and athletic directors throughout the state, here is the All-USA Vermont girls cross-country runners watch list. All told, the list recognizes 16 runners to watch for the 2026 fall season. Enjoy! 2026 All-USA Vermont girls XC runners watch list (Note: Runners listed in alphabetical order) Adrianna Bibeau ► School: Essex ► Class year: Sophomore ► 2025 season: After a runner-up finish with a personal-best time of 18 minutes, 38 seconds at the NVAC Metro large-school meet, Bibeau claimed fifth at the Division I state championship. Kendal Bowen ► School: Green Mountain Valley ► Class year: Sophomore ► 2025 season: Captured the Peoples Invitational and established a PB of 19:18.9 at the Burlington Invitational. Placed sixth at D-I states. Desi Broadley ► School: Green Mountain ► Class year: Senior ► 2025 season: Won eight races including the U-32 Invitational (season-best 19:13.9), the Southern Vermont League 'B' league title and D-III states to retain her divisional crown at Thetford. Elizabeth Clark ► School: South
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UVM move-in expected to snarl traffic Wednesday, Thursday
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Move-in begins at the University of Vermont on Wednesday, and drivers can expect heavy traffic throughout Burlington on Wednesday and Thursday. The affected area covers the entire residential campus. UVM officials also recommend avoiding Interstate 89, especially in the area of Exit 14 and Williston Road.
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UVM's Larner College of Medicine welcomes medical class of 2030
First year medical students shared their hobbies and passions during their orientation to medical school. (Photo: David Seaver) For 124 new medical students, Orientation Week marked the beginning of their journey at the Larner College of Medicine. From August 10-14, Larner welcomed its 203rd medical class with a week of activities designed to build community, introduce students to the college's learning environment, and familiarize them with the academic programs, resources, faculty, staff, and classmates who will shape their medical school experience.
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SUNY Plattsburgh Opens Fall Semester
Classes begin today at SUNY Plattsburgh following several days of orientation and student move-in activities. University President Alexander Enyedi says nearly 1,960 new students have submitted deposits, more than 11 percent above the school’s target. The university is investing another $175,000 in counseling, tutoring, food security and other student services. About $60 million in campus improvements are also being designed or built.
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2026 Tupper Lake High School Football Schedule
The 2026 High school football season is nearly here, and we are rolling out schedules for teams in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. We’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest scores and schedules from North Country High School football. Here’s the Tupper Lake High School football schedule for...
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Burlington High School reopens with ribbon-cutting ceremony
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Hundreds of families packed the south entrance of Burlington High School and the Burlington Technical Center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony six years in the making. “Today I stand here overwhelmed with gratitude for the building behind me and the work it has taken to get to...
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Plattsburgh YMCA moves ahead with new facility amid childcare investigation
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - The YMCA is moving ahead with a new facility in Plattsburgh this fall, even as its childcare center faces a child abuse investigation. Molly Ryan, the vice chair of the Plattsburgh YMCA Board of Directors, says the project will be broken up into three phases, with the first beginning later this year.