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Four faculty have received the Nelson Bushnell, Class of 1920 Prize for excellence in teaching and writing.
Williams is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Nelson Bushnell, Class of 1920 Prize, the college’s major award for faculty excellence in teaching and writing. Awarded to 70 faculty members since its inception in 1995, the Bushnell Prize is given to faculty who are consistently recognized both by their colleagues and their students as excellent teachers and mentors.
Williams’ Center for Environmental Studies and Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives merge to advance environmental and sustainability goals.
The college announced earlier this month that the Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives, overseeing campus sustainability efforts, would merge with the Center for Environmental Studies (CES), responsible for Williams’ co-curricular programming. The result is the new Zilkha Center for the Environment. “By bringing together relevant resources that until now...
More than a rebrand: Hilltown Commons focuses on local good
RENSSELAERVILLE — Under new leadership, Hilltown Commons, formerly known as the Carey Institute for Global Good, is shifting its focus to grassroots community-building and skill-sharing that aims to strengthen local bonds across all four of the Hilltowns: Berne, Knox, and Westerlo as well as Rensselaerville. Hilltown Commons board members...
Police: Malta man fell asleep, crashed car in Bennington County
A Malta man had minor injures after falling asleep and crashing his car in Woodford, Bennington County, according to police. Michael Prosser, 34, was traveling on Route 9 near Erbs Way, when his car left the road and hit and damaged a garage, according to Vermont State Police. Route 9...
Man faces DUI charge after Somerset crash
SOMERSET — Vermont State Police arrested a 24-year-old Bennington man on a charge of driving under the influence after he crashed his vehicle into a tree and fled the scene July 14. Authorities said they were dispatched to the incident on Somerset Rd around 11:48 p.m. following reports of...
Bennington woman seriously hurt after Jeep rolls onto her
A Bennington woman was seriously hurt early Monday morning after a Jeep rolled onto her. The accident happened around 7:30 a.m. on SE Corners Road near Woodcock Road in the town of Sandgate. Austin Carrier, 20, of Sandgate, was driving a 2001 Jeep Cherokee and was towing a 1994 Jeep...
Phil Scott, state leaders provide flood recovery update nearly one week after severe storms
BERLIN, Vt. — Gov. Phil Scott and other state leaders are gathering once again in Berlin to provide the latest updates on flood recovery efforts following last week's severe storms. The media briefing comes nearly one week after severe storms rocked towns and cities in Vermont and the North...
Wild Video: Bear Opens Door, Fridge In Upstate New York Home
We have a video you have to see to believe of a bear inside an Upstate New York kitchen. Last week, Hudson Valley Post reported on an "aggressive" bear that destroyed parts of an Upstate New York home and returned to the home for more. "Nuisance" Bear Destroys Kitchen In...
Flood hazards remain, even after river levels drop, DEC warns
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Even though river levels have returned to normal following last week's flooding, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has an important reminder it wants you to hear. The department strongly urges you to think of what still could be going on upstream before you engage in...
Vermont leaders condemn political violence after Trump assassination attempt
“This is a horrifying moment for our democracy,” U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., said in a written statement issued within hours of the attack. “We must condemn violence always — it is never acceptable.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont leaders condemn political violence after Trump assassination attempt.
Vermont seeks federal damage assessment for floods caused by Hurricane Beryl's remnants
PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) — Vermont is seeking an assessment to determine whether last week’s flooding, which damaged homes, knocked down bridges and washed out roads, qualifies for a federal disaster declaration and aid. The flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl happened a year after the state experienced catastrophic flooding that left some victims still awaiting home buyouts or repairs. “We know this storm has done tremendous damage in many communities, and those impacted will need help to recover,” Gov. Phil Scott said in a statement Saturday. “That’s why it’s so critical for Vermonters to report their damage to help us demonstrate the need for these federal resources.” Two people were killed by the flooding, including a motorist in Lyndonville and a man who was riding an all-terrain vehicle in Peacham, authorities said.
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