CCV in the Media – October 2024

View the College’s recent press highlights.

• State Approves Montpelier Growth Center with Conditions – The Montpelier Bridge Plans are being set for expansion of Montpelier’s growth center, which will include part of Elm Street extending to CCV.
• These are the best community colleges in the US – Bristow Beat CCV has been named as one of the best community colleges in the US.
• Kitchel: Reflecting on 20 years in the state Senate | Vermont Business Magazine Senator Jane Kitchel reflects on her tenure in the Vermont legislature, highlighting the 802 Opportunity grant, which offers free tuition at CCV for those who qualify.
• The college application process explained (wcax.com) CCV’s Dean of Enrollment and Community Relations Katie Mobley was featured on WCAX, speaking about the college application process, how easy it is to apply to CCV, and transferability of credits.
• Montpelier motivations | Williston | willistonobserver.com Former CCV instructor Ginny Lyons is running to fill one of three seats in the Vermont Senate as part of the Chittenden Southeast Senate District.
• Champlain College honors CCV president as 2024 Distinguished Citizen | Vermont Business Magazine (vermontbiz.com) CCV President Joyce Judy was presented with Champlain College’s 2024 Distinguished Citizen Award, recognizing her as a leader whose achievements have made a meaningful impact on the community.
• Essex Community Justice Center hosts webinar about potential women’s correctional facility in Essex | Local News | essexreporter.com A new women’s correctional facility is in the works in Essex, aiming to be close to community partners CCV and Turning Point Center.
• North Country Union High School classes will move back inside after encouraging PCB results – VTDigger North Country Union High School classes have moved back to the school building after utilizing nearby spaces such as the CCV-Newport center for the first part of the school year.
• post.futurimedia.com/wvmt/playlist/listen-2135.html Joyce Judy and Dave Bergh on WVMT’s The Morning Drive: CCV President Joyce Judy joined VTSU President Dave Bergh to share highlights and updates from the Vermont State Colleges.
• Burlington’s Kismet Mediterranean Grill Is an Ode to Turkey | Seven Days Vermont (sevendaysvt.com) CCV alumni Serkan Çetin opened the Kismet Mediterranean Grill this year, featuring traditional Turkish food and family recipes. Serkan studied business at CCV.
• 3SquaresVT expands access to community college students | Local News | benningtonbanner.com Availability of 3SquaresVT assistance to food-insecure community college students is expanding, adding an exemption that will allow more CCV to access assistance.
• Post-Secondary Schools in the Northeast Kingdom | Education | northstarmonthly.com CCV-St. Johnsbury is one of four colleges that serve the Northeast Kingdom.