In June, Union Institute & University and Vermont College of Fine Arts completed the terms of a purchase agreement for the historic Vermont College campus and the three MFA programs located in Montpelier, Vermont. According to Stacy Theberge, Director of Institutional Advancement at the college, VCFA is “officially independent” and now owns and operates the campus and three MFA programs. Bachelor’s and master’s programs will continue on the campus under the auspices of UI&I, which will lease offices and classrooms from VCFA. “We are thrilled to revive the Vermont College identity with a new graduate institution dedicated exclusively to the fine arts,” said VCFA president Thomas Christopher Greene, an MFA in Writing graduate. “This campus has been an integral part of education in Vermont for almost two centuries, and we want to honor that tradition as we build on its vibrant history. We look forward to expanding Vermont College of Fine Arts to become a true national center for the fine arts.” Green was instrumental in negotiating the transaction along with Bill Kaplan, VCFA vice president and local businessman. “This is a great day for Montpelier,” said Kaplan, “This campus has been an important part of the community for a long time, and we are all pleased that it will continue to be an educational center for Montpelier. This campus brings tremendous vitality and enrichment opportunities to central Vermont. The years ahead will be exciting as we work to make our dynamic vision of VCFA a reality.”