CCV student named New Century Transfer Scholar

Community College of Vermont (CCV) student Tina Tripodina has been named a 2021 New Century Transfer Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship. Tripodina will graduate this spring from CCV-Newport with an associate degree in STEM studies and a certificate in allied health preparation. The New Century Transfer scholarship will help her cover the cost of attending Vermont Tech’s nursing program. “I have very few financial resources at this time, so all help is greatly appreciated,” she shared.

Berk named as VSHA’s next executive director

The Board of the Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) announced today the appointment of Kathleen R. Berk for the position of Executive Director. Berk will assume her new role on June 1st. Richard M. Williams who joined the Housing Authority in July 1974 and has led the agency as Executive Director since 1984, will retire at the end of July. Berk, a native Vermonter, joined the Authority in 1988 and held a variety of positions serving as Director of Housing Program Administration since 1991.