Alumni News

Image of Nathalie Handal Handal MFA '02 Finalist for $50,000 Writer's Grant

Award-winning poet, playwright, and writer Nathalie Handal MFA '02 was named a finalist for the 2009 Gift of Freedom Award by A Room of Her Own, a foundation for female artists.

Poster for Knickerbocker at Williamstown Theatre Festival Williamstown Theatre Festival Features Alumni

The world premiere of Knickerbocker, written by Jonathan Marc Sherman '90 and starring Brooks Ashmanskas '91 and Peter Dinklage '91, will run at the Williamstown Theatre Festival through July 19.

Image of Patricia Nanon Performance Artists' Colony Remembers Founder Patricia N. Nanon ’44 (1923-2008)

The Yard, an artists' colony for choreographers on Martha's Vineyard, kicked off its 2009 season on Friday, June 26, with a weekend event dedicated to its late founder Patricia N. Nanon '44.

Image of Kay Murray Murray '56 and Hillary Clinton Win Barnard Medal

Barnard College honored Bennington alumna and former trustee Kay Crawford Murray '56, a pioneer for the advancement of women attorneys, with a 2009 Medal of Distinction at its 117th commencement last month.

Image of Patricia Nanon The Yard Remembers Founder Patricia Nanon ’44 (1923-2008)

The Yard, an artists' colony for choreographers on Martha's Vineyard, kicks off its 2009 season on June 26th with a weekend event dedicated to Yard founder and Bennington alumna Patricia N. Nanon '44.