Alumni News

Cover of Sculpture magazine Isherwood Interviews Umphlett MFA '99 in Sculpture Magazine

Bennington teaching technician and sculptor John Umphlett MFA '99 was interviewed by visual arts faculty member Jon Isherwood for the September issue of Sculpture magazine. 

Peter Dinklage in Game of Thrones 2014 Alumni Emmy Nominations

Earning Emmy nominations this year are Julie Tucker ’89 (Best Casting for a Comedy—Nurse Jackie), Peter Dinklage ’91 (Best Supporting Actor in a Drama—Game of Thrones), and Orange is the New Black, ft. Joel Garland ’97 (Best Comedy Series).

Modernist Masters in Usdan Gallery Abstraction: Modernist Masters from the Bennington Collection

On view through September 3 at Bennington’s Usdan Gallery are iconic abstract works from the College’s Collection, including works by David Smith, Helen Frankenthaler ‘49, Larry Poons, Pat Adams, Hans Hofmann, Pat Adams, and other influential figures. The exhibition includes a sculpture by Sir Anthony Caro, on view for the first time ever, which was created using David Smith’s metal after his death.

Wiseman Published in LA B.R. Wiseman '15 Published in L.A. Review

Sasha Wiseman '15 reviewed Jenny Offill's new novel, Dept. of Speculation, in the the Los Angeles Review of Books. Read the review. 

Image of Dr. Johnnetta Cole Human Rights Advocate, Educator Dr. Johnnetta Cole Addresses Graduates

Fear and the courage to overcome it were the themes of the 79th Bennington commencement dinner.