Alumni News
Isherwood Interviews Umphlett MFA '99 in Sculpture MagazineBennington teaching technician and sculptor John Umphlett MFA '99 was interviewed by visual arts faculty member Jon Isherwood for the September issue of Sculpture magazine.
2014 Alumni Emmy NominationsEarning 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).
Abstraction: Modernist Masters from the Bennington CollectionOn 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 '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.
Human Rights Advocate, Educator Dr. Johnnetta Cole Addresses GraduatesFear and the courage to overcome it were the themes of the 79th Bennington commencement dinner.