AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health: Vermont is seeing a tick season that’s “the new normal,” with ER and urgent care visits for tick bites running above the 2017–25 average and officials linking the rise to climate change and more tick-human contact. Medical Research: UVM infectious-disease researcher Peter Hyson is testing potential new treatments for babesiosis after Vermont incidence reportedly surged 1,600% over the past decade, aiming for a therapy tailored to immunocompromised patients. Higher Ed Leadership: Vermont State University’s new president, Dr. Sherry Kollmann, officially begins her tenure, with an emphasis on enrollment growth and flexible learning pathways. Campus & Community Tech/Infrastructure: Champlain Valley School District is moving ahead with a controversial $5.7M artificial turf field plan at CVU despite resident concerns about environmental and health impacts. Energy & Climate Resilience: A warming climate could be pushing more Vermonters to adopt air conditioning, as the state’s historically low AC ownership rate collides with extreme heat warnings. STEM & Workforce: Vermont’s advanced manufacturing career pipeline gets a boost through VMEC’s “Launch Your Career” push. Policy & Data Centers: A Vermont data-center debate continues after a vetoed bill would have added new restrictions, with supporters arguing it would have limited jobs and tax revenue.
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