NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Bailey Spaulding, founder and partner of Jackalope Brewing Company (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt) When Bailey Spaulding, JD'09, traded the mountains of Vermont for Vanderbilt's academic landscape to study environmental law, her wildest dream of launching a craft brewery felt utterly distant. Then she immersed herself in the collaborative Vanderbilt community, with people who love to nurture and challenge bold ide  more

RINDGE, New Hampshire, Aug. 29 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news: A reputation for enhancing academic offerings, building revenue streams and endowments, and fostering diversity precede Peter A. Eden as he assumes the role of president of Franklin Pierce University in Rindge. Formerly president of Landmark College in Putney, Vermont, for 13 years, Eden also served as dean of arts and sciences at Endicott College in Massachusetts and was a tenured associate professor and c  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Aug. 28 -- Champlain College issued the following news: By Christian Konczal Champlain College is thrilled to announce the elevation of our Overwatch Blue team to varsity status, marking the addition of a third varsity team within our rapidly expanding esports program. This milestone is a testament to the dedication, skill, and community spirit of the Overwatch Blue team and the broader Champlain Esports community. The Overwatch Blue team's journey from a club team to var  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Aug. 28 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: The University of Vermont Board of Trustees approved in a special meeting Monday the appointment of Patricia Prelock to serve as interim president of the university following the departure of current president Suresh Garimella. "UVM is fortunate to have such an experienced and capable leader to step in and lead the university through this period of presidential transition," said Board chair Ron Lumbra. "Provos  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Aug. 27 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: * * * Increasingly global learning community will benefit from expanded campus housing and orientation to ensure student success * * * By Kevin Coburn Ask an incoming Catamount where they're from, and you'd better have your atlas handy. The University of Vermont's Class of 2028 is most notably distinguished by a continued increase in students from Vermont, befitting UVM's position as the state's flagship p  more