MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 9 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on March 8, 2023: Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) today announced the opening of applications for the new $45 million Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP). To kick-off this initiative, covered municipalities will be eligible to apply for Community Capacity Building Mini-Grants of up to $4,000. The mini-grants are one of many opportunities, including  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 10 (TNSper) -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on March 9, 2023: Governor Phil Scott today announced he's appointed 106 individuals to State boards and commissions in January and February of 2023. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their state and communities. The Governor's office is currently soliciting applications to fill vacancies and upcoming term e  more

MIDDLEBURY, Vermont, March 9 -- Middlebury College issued the following news: Standard & Poor's Global Ratings has affirmed its AA long-term credit rating with a stable outlook for Middlebury. Standard & Poor's Global Ratings has affirmed its AA long-term credit rating with a stable outlook for Middlebury. The strong rating is a testament to both the quality of Middlebury's education, and the progress the institution has made in achieving financial sustainability in recent years. The rating al  more

MIDDLEBURY, Vermont, March 8 (TNSfund) -- Middlebury College issued the following news: Middlebury is one of 104 colleges and universities to receive a six-year grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to support initiatives that foster more inclusive and equitable introductory education in the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and math. The funding is part of HHMI's Inclusive Excellence 3 Initiative (IE3), which challenged U.S. colleges and universities to "substanti  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, March 2 (TNSper) -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: Senator Patrick J. Leahy will follow up his decades of service in the U.S. Senate with an appointment to the position of President's Distinguished Fellow at the University of Vermont. Leahy will participate in campus activities with a special focus on the numerous program areas for which he was a tireless advocate for Vermont. "My career, my family, and my most proud moments are all centered here, in   more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, March 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: Going to college, Seana Kelly knew she wanted to pursue a career in animal sciences. After taking Dr. Jana Kraft's Introduction to Animal Nutrition course during her freshman year, her interest in nutrition began to grow. Now a senior majoring in animal science with a minor in nutrition and food sciences, Kelly is conducting research alongside Kraft, associate professor in the Department of Animal and  more