Thursday, May 6, 2021
When Castleton alumni Gustav Semanchik graduated with a bachelor’s degree in geology, he said he was more than prepared to take on the career he had chosen. “I received such a wealth of knowledge and skills that I not only used practically while I was attending but also in my […]
Castleton University’s Student Government Association has found a way to give back to students after a year of limited activity and COVID regulations — and they’re called Rocketbooks. A Rocketbook is a type of tablet that essentially acts as a smart notebook, allowing the user to write notes, upload them, […]
I write this letter in regards to social media comments about the loss of the CU Marching Band and President Spiro’s remarks. First off, let me say that my son is a student at the Berklee College of Music. My son, my husband, and I have all been long time […]
For most kids, going off to college is the first time they stray away from home, but they are often close enough to still see family. For someone like Emily Harris, that’s not possible. Harris is a freshman ice hockey and field hockey athlete who is from Crondall, England. “I […]
March 13, 2020, was a big day in U.S. history. Coronavirus officially became a threat to the United States. Grocery store shelves became empty. A National Emergency was called. And Castleton University announced the school would be closed for two weeks to flatten the curve – so we thought. […]
Former president Dave Wolk and former dean Jeff Weld weigh in on merging of VSC On July 23, 2015, after decades of growth, meticulous preparations, and historic improvements on and off campus, the Vermont State Colleges (VSC) Board of Trustees unanimously approved Castleton University as the new name for an […]
Castleton University has upgraded its classrooms with new technology in light of virtual and hybrid learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Feb. 11, James Lambert shared an email with Castleton students, faculty, and staff announcing a new telepresence classroom in the library, detailed with high-tech cameras, microphones, speakers, […]
Castleton University winter sports got back to some type of normality, but the coaches say it’s anything but normal. Between quarantine housing and seasons getting cancelled, coaches at Castleton say they are doing their best to adapt to the circumstances. Safety has become the number one priority for most coaches […]
Castleton University is facing major changes in the coming semesters after the Vermont State Colleges System Board of Trustees officially voted in favor of the controversial merger of three of its subsidiary universities. Passed on Feb. 22, the proposal was originally developed by the Select Committee on the Future of […]
Following Black History Month, Castleton University is making steps to be a better and safer community for students of color. Senior Raynolds Awusi is president and a founding member of the school’s NAACP Chapter, as well as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, led by […]