National Life Group in Montpelier has named Daphne Larkin director of external communications and media relations, effective Oct 3. She joins National Life after 14 1/2 years at Norwich University, where she most recently served as director of media relations and community affairs.

At National Life, Larkin will serve as spokesperson; identify and secure media opportunities; and write and distribute releases and content about the many ways National Life does good for its policyholders, agents, employees and the community.

The Curtis Fund, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation that provides postsecondary scholarships to Vermont students, has appointed a new president and three new members to its board of directors. Amy Mellencamp has been named president of the board of directors. Newly appointed members include Seth Bowden, Hillary Burrows and Joan Goldstein.

Jeff Favreau of South Burlington, a former sergeant at University of Vermont Police Services, has been hired as director of public safety at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, effective Oct 17.