AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBioscience Breakthrough: UVM and Penn State researchers report in Nature that bat DNA changes tied to pathogen exposure help explain bats’ long lifespans and unusual cancer resistance, pointing to shared links between immunity, longevity, and tumor suppression. Higher Ed Leadership: Vermont Law and Graduate School named Melissa Hoffer as its next president, starting Dec. 1, 2026, bringing climate and EPA experience to the school’s environmental-law mission. Neurodiversity & Training: Landmark College expanded its footprint with a 264-acre land purchase and also secured a new pathway for students: credits from Landmark’s learning-differences certificate can count toward an Antioch University master’s. Energy Storage in Vermont: Nomad Power Solutions received U.S. DOE approval to move its Vermont long-duration battery project into Phase 3, advancing installation and integration work. Tech Policy & Privacy: The national backlash against Flock automated license plate readers keeps accelerating, with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders backing legislation and more cities and lawmakers pushing restrictions as privacy concerns grow. Environment & Resilience: A 15-years-later look at Tropical Storm Irene finds ongoing slope failures and river scars, showing how flood-control instincts still clash with extreme weather. Local Tech/Community: Burlington’s Walk to Defeat ALS Vermont is set for Sept. 26, with registration open and fundraising supporting research and care.
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