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Top Military Officer Speaks At Norwich Graduation Monday, 05/14/12 6:06am - VPR News

The top U.S. military officer, Gen. Martin Dempsey, is urging graduating military cadets and civilians at Norwich to lead uncommon lives and build trust in their relationships as they head out into the world.

Some Military College Alumni Upset By Pride Events Tuesday, 04/10/12 5:08pm - VPR News

A Vermont military college that held what's believed to be the nation's first gay pride week on a military campus is refocusing the mission of its gay and lesbian club after some alumni were upset that it held a "condom Olympics" and "queer prom."

Lessons Learned From Norwich Pride Week Tuesday, 04/03/12 12:50pm - Jane Lindholm, VPR News

Professor Mich Kabay, faculty adviser for Norwich's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Allies Club, talks about Norwich's recent gay pride week.

What Cheese Reveals About Human History Tuesday, 04/03/12 Noon and 7pm - Jane Lindholm, Vermont Edition

The science of cheesemaking and the development of the western world are deeply intertwined in the new book "Cheese and Culture: A History of Cheese and its Place in Western Civilization" by University of Vermont professor and food scientist Paul Kindstedt.

Norwich Holds First Ever Pride Week Monday, 03/26/12 7:50am - Mitch Wertlieb, VPR News

The nation's oldest private military academy is holding its first gay pride week. Starting today, Norwich University in Northfield is hosting six days of events.

Vermont's Been Hacked Thursday, 03/22/12 Noon and 7pm - Mitch Wertlieb, Vermont Edition

We look at how big a threat the computer hacking movement is and at what can be done to protect against its attacks.

Transcendental Meditation Studied For Military Use Monday, 03/12/12 12:44pm - Steve Zind, VPR News

VPR's Steve Zind  reports on research underway at Norwich University that uses Transcendental Meditation as a tool to make better soldiers and inoculate them from the psychological trauma of combat.

Dairy's Value-Added Future Monday, 03/12/12 Noon and 7pm - Jane Lindholm, Vermont Edition

We look at how "value-added" products shape the future of Vermont's dairy farms, hear about research at Norwich University into Transcendental Meditation and take a winter walk on Maquam Bog.

Norwich University Student Pleads Innocent Monday, 10/03/11 5:56pm - VPR News

A Norwich University student has pleaded not guilty to charges he was driving drunk in a crash that killed another student and injured seven others, three critically.

Norwich University Mourns Guard Soldier Death Wednesday, 09/07/11 5:50pm - VPR News

Norwich University says a 1998 graduate of the military college was among the victims of a mass shooting in Nevada.

Norwich University Mourns Death Of Navy SEAL Monday, 08/08/11 4:04pm - VPR News

A Norwich University graduate and Navy SEAL was among the 30 American troops who died when their helicopter was shot down over Afghanistan. Brian Bill was one of the nearly two dozen SEALS aboard the helicopter.

Norwich Students Win Journalism Prize For 'War' Tuesday, 05/10/11 12:55pm and Wednesday, 05/11/11 6:34am - Kirk Carapezza, VPR News

Students at the country’s oldest private military college have won a prestigious national prize for their documentary exploring issues veterans back from Iraq and Afghanistan face upon returning home. Norwich Students Produce New Documentary

Interview: Norwich Hockey Headed To NCAA Thursday, 03/11/10 12:40pm and 7:40pm - Jane Lindholm, VPR News

Norwich University's men's and women's hockey teams will play quarterfinal games this weekend in the NCAA tournament.

Forensic scientists To Speak At Norwich University Monday, 01/25/10 6:06am - VPR News

Norwich University is hosting a series of lectures on forensic science. The third annual CSI Symposium will be held Thursday and Friday in the school's Dole Auditorium.

Norwich Officials Investigate Campus Incident Thursday, 12/17/09 5:50pm - Neal Charnoff, VPR News

Norwich University officials are investigating an incident involving cadets that appears to violate school rules, and possibly state law.

Vt. Military College Pays Tribute To Veterans Monday, 11/09/09 8:33am - VPR News

The country's oldest private military college will pay tribute to veterans this week.

Interview: David Walker, former U.S. comptroller general Monday, 10/12/09 5:30pm - Neal Charnoff, VPR News

David Walker, the nation's top auditor for several presidential administrations, is a vocal critic of wasteful government spending.

Castleton State's new football team debuts this weekend Friday, 09/04/09 8:55am - Nina Keck, VPR News

The Spartans, Castleton State College's brand new football team, will kick off their first ever season on Saturday with a game against Anna Maria College of Massachusetts.

Norwich students produce new documentary, “The War at Home” Friday, 04/10/09 7:49am - Mitch Wertlieb, VPR News

A new documentary called "The War at Home," is being produced by students at Norwich University, a military college in Northfield. It's a follow-up to "Vermont Fallen", a 2007 film that featured interviews with family members of 29 soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

Norwich University lays off 4 more Friday, 04/10/09 6:34am - VPR News

Norwich University in Northfield is laying off four more employees and reducing the hours of 21 workers to help balance the school's budget.