were both paused in April 2023 when president Parwinder Grewal abruptly resigned.
The combined institution included the roughly 5,500 students at its three predecessor institutions; however, the 250 academic programs offered between the three schools were reduced to 100. Interim President Mike Smith announced an initiative in September 2023 to "examine our list of academic offerings" and consider combining or closing additional degree programs.
== Academics ==
Vermont State University offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The Castleton, Johnson, and Lyndon campuses offer liberal arts education while the Randolph and Williston locations house technical programs. Students have the option to take online courses as well as hybrid courses from other campuses.
In 2023, the university announced plans to lay off up to 33 faculty members and the same number of full-time administrative and staff positions.
== Campuses ==
=== Castleton ===
The 165-acre campus is residential and is located in the heart …
