Alumni News

The New York Times Fridley ’97 Advances Darwinian Theory

With his recently published study on invasive species, by Dr. Jason Fridley ’97 is "the first to test [Darwin's ideas] in a meaningful way," said one expert in theNew York Times.

Image of a neuron Sahay ’97 Awarded $2.75 Million Grant

Neurobiologist Amar Sahay ’97 has been awarded a $2.75 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to explore how the brain curbs fear, with the goal of developing new therapeutic strategies to help people with generalized anxiety disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Amelia Meath in Sylvan Esso Sylvan Esso, Featuring Meath '10, on Tonight Show

Sylvan Esso, featuring Amelia Meath ’10, made their network television debut this summer when they performed their hit song “Coffee” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Katy Simpson Smith's 'The Story of Land and Sea' Simpson Smith MFA '13: ‘2014’s Most Buzzed About Debut Author’

Katy Simpson Smith MFA ’13's new novel, The Story of Land and Sea, is “not only among the most assured debut novels in recent memory,” raved a Vogue magazine review, but also “heralds the birth of a major new talent.”

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.