View the College’s recent press highlights.
CCV has welcomed a new academic dean. Former associate academic dean Candace Lewis stepped into the role on July 1, following the retirement of former academic dean Debby Stewart, who retired from CCV after 31 years at the College.
- CCV hires new academic dean | Community | vtcng.com
- CCV appoints Candace Lewis as dean of academic affairs | Vermont Business Magazine
- Rutland Herald Community News for Aug. 14, 2025 | Community | rutlandherald.com
- CCV announces new academic dean | Community-news | manchesterjournal.com
- CCV announces new academic dean | News | benningtonbanner.com
CCV received a federal TRIO Student Support Services grant to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.
- CCV awarded more than $2 million for student services | Local News | benningtonbanner.com
- Heard it at School: Dollars and sense | Local News | rutlandherald.com
Alongside Landmark College, Bennington College, and the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, CCV is engaged in the Science and Technology Research Initiative for the Vermont Economy (STRIVE). The grant is provided by the National Science Foundation and aims to nurture the STEM ecosystem in southern Vermont by expanding access to research, educational programs, and workforce development.
- Collaboration aims to fill Vermont tech, engineering, manufacturing jobs | Local News | reformer.com
- STRIVE invests in Vermont’s STEM future | Business | manchesterjournal.com
- BDCC becomes partner in southern Vermont STEM initiative | Vermont Business Magazine
For the second year, CCV has been selected for the Metallica Scholars Initiative. In partnership with Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, and the American Association of Community Colleges, the initiative supports the IT & Cyber Careers Scholarship, aimed at enhancing career readiness among students pursuing any of CCV’s five IT certificates.
- CCV selected for Metallica Scholars Initiative | Vermont Business Magazine
- Heard it at School: Share the love | Local News | rutlandherald.com
CCV’s Corrections Post-Secondary Education Initiative, offered in partnership with the Vermont Department of Corrections, was highlighted in a recent interview with outgoing Corrections Commissioner Nick Deml.
- Q&A: Outgoing Corrections Commissioner Nick Deml on the challenges facing Vermont’s prisons – VTDigger
- Outgoing commissioner says Vermont prison system has stabilized under his watch | Vermont Public
CCV honors founding president Peter Smith | Vermont Business Magazine CCV honored founding president Peter Smith by dedicating a room in his name.
A New Mission for Libraries: Supporting Children With Dyslexia – The Bridge CCV reference and teaching resources librarian Susan Whitehead collaborated with fellow librarians to create the Dyslexia-Positive Libraries Initiative.
Shelburne artist embraces a new ‘season’ | Local News | vtcng.com CCV faculty member and local artist Stephanie Bush was featured in her hometown newspaper.
The Valley Reporter – Ageless in our Community: Tracy Martin CCV faculty member Tracy Martin was featured in her hometown newspaper.Pascaline Furaha defies doubt and finds her future through Early College – VTDigger CCV’s Early College program is giving a local high school student a pathway to a career in social work.