Alumni News
Lethem '86 in NYT and Guardian Lucky Alan and Other Stories, the latest collection from Jonathan Lethem ’86, has been reviewed widely and warmly since its publication in February. The New York Times calls him “the king of sentences,” while the Guardian says the best stories offer a daring and affecting connection to the real.
Sgorbati Named Director of CAPABennington College President Mariko Silver recently announced that faculty member and alumna Susan Sgorbati ‘72, MFA ‘86 will serve as director of the Elizabeth Coleman Center for the Advancement of Public Action (CAPA), effective July 1, 2015.
Educating MaxThe Deseret News recently wrote a profile on Bennington, featuring Max Nanis ’12. The piece discusses how the College's unique curriculum, Field Work Term, and faculty advising structure help students succeed.
No Small Children NPR recently featured No Small Children, a punk band that was started as a way for the members—including Nicola Berlinsky '91—to create a space for themselves outside their day jobs as teachers.
Just One NightHundreds of alumni, family, friends and students came together for a one night only showing of four plays written, directed, staged and performed exclusively by Bennington alumni in just 24 hours to pay tribute to former faculty member, Nicky Martin.