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A misty figure floating beyond the end of the world. The eerie sounds of pianos streaming from Jennings practice rooms with no one at the keys. The spine-chilling feeling of eyes watching you from the woods.
What comes to mind when you think of the seasonal thinning of the veil? Alumni share their original non-fiction account of hauntings at Bennington and the spooky side of autumn. Read if you dare.
Like a zombie returning from the grave, Bennington's haunting Halloween spirit returns again and again. Get ready for your latest fright, courtesy of Bennington alumni.
Claudia Rowe '88 is a finalist for a National Book Award in Nonfiction for her book Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care.
Sofia Alvarez '07 joined an episode of the When Isabel Met Aviva podcast, discussing her journey from playwright to screenwriter and work on adaptations for To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Along for the Ride.
The Brooklyn Rail's Jackie Corley MFA '11 interviewed LA Times Book Prize winner Ivy Pochoda MFA '11 about Pochoda's latest novel Ecstasy, "a deliciously dark horror reimagining of a Greek tragedy."
Art and Object takes readers behind-the-scenes into the studio of painter Joanna Pousette-Dart '68, who recently exhibited Centering at Lisson Gallery in New York.
Fran Antmann '69 is a documentary photographer, writer, and professor. Her photographic work has focused on the lives and culture of the indigenous people of Guatemala, Peru, Mexico, the Dene First Nation people of the Western Canadian Arctic and the Inuit of Baffin Island, Canada.
The winners of the 2025 American Prizes in Orchestral Programming have been announced, with Bennington alumni Stephen Michael Smith '72 and Brian Stone '92 claiming two of the three awards.
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, the latest novel by Kiran Desai '93, is on the shortlist for the 2025 Booker Prize.
Katie Yee '17 was selected as the winner of the Barnes & Noble 2025 Discover Debut Author Prize for her novel Maggie; or, a Man and Woman Walk into a Bar.
Rivera Sun '04 has been honored with a portrait included in artist Robert Shetterly's Americans Who Tell The Truth portrait series, which includes notable figures such as Daniel Ellsberg, Edward Snowden, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ella Baker, Chris Hedges, and many others.
Ashley Davis ’09 is a passionate herbalist and wellness practitioner based in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Learn about transfer student experiences at Bennington College.
Bennington College alumni and faculty members are publishing novels, short story collections, non-fiction books, and poetry books. Check out the round up below to learn who was published this fall.
Samuel De Sousa '24 graduated from United World College (UWC) Mahindra in 2018. They are currently a Master of Public Policy (MPP) student at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. They shared their experience as a Davis UWC Scholar at Bennington College.
Liz Silver '86, founder of Believe Media, has co-produced the debut feature film Sound of a Dream with independent production company Unsound Films. The feature will have its premiere at the Doc’n Roll Film Festival in London.
Dana Foote '18 of Sir Chloe fame discusses her musical persona, Bennington College experience, and new album Swallow the Knife with The Forty Five.
In 1995, Metro Weekly spoke with Carol Channing '42 about Hello, Dolly!, female impersonators, and Broadway's response to AIDS. The publication reissued this interview at its 30th anniversary.
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, the long-awaited novel by Kiran Desai '93, will be released by Hogarth on September 23, 2025.
We talked to five Writing Seminars alums who plunged into the literary world after their MFAs: one started a publishing company, another founded a writers retreat, while others created a newsletter and two reading series. They all spoke about the power of making new connections and the ongoing relationships that began at Bennington.
Hawkins’ first book, Saxophone, about the secret history of the iconic instrument, was just released. We talked to her about her relationship to the horn and got some research pro tips.
Bennington College alumni and faculty members are publishing novels, memoirs, short story collections, non-fiction books, and poetry books. Check out the round up below to learn who was published this summer.
Oakland, CA-based artist Sarah Fetterman ’14 bridges the realms of sculpture and memory in her work and draws inspiration from her deep connection to physical movement and experience.
Lilia Mead ’92 is pioneering in her role as a divorce doula, helping individuals navigate the emotional and practical complexities of the end of their marriages. In addition to her personal experience of transforming her own divorce journey into one of freedom, clarity, and purpose, Lilia is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), yoga instructor, and mindfulness coach who studied dance and psychology as a Bennington student.
Catherine Hamilton MFA ’01 is an accomplished artist, educator, and lifelong bird enthusiast. Her work has graced the pages of prominent publications like Nature and Orion Magazine, and she has exhibited her fine art both nationally and internationally.
Bennington alumni make the lives they want and places for others.
By Ashley Brenon Jowett
Bennington College alumni and faculty members are publishing novels, memoirs, short story collections, non-fiction books, and poetry books. Check out the round up below to learn who was published this spring.
Artist Lulu Wiley ’24 used a great work ethic, a strong sense of self, and Bennington connections to land their first solo exhibition at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Vermont. It opened February 13 and runs through June 22. We caught up with them to discuss and celebrate.