Alumni News
Sketchbooks and Sparrows: Catherine Hamilton MFA ’01 on Creating a Life at the Intersection of Art and EcologyCatherine Hamilton MFA ’01 is an accomplished artist, educator, and lifelong bird enthusiast. Her work has graced the pages of prominent publications like Nature and Orion Magazine, and she has exhibited her fine art both nationally and internationally.
Ashley D. Escobar ’22 on GLIB, Poetry, and Curating Chaos in a Digital WorldAshley D. Escobar ’22 is a dynamic writer and filmmaker with a unique literary voice. Born and raised in San Francisco, Ashley’s debut poetry collection GLIB (Changes, 2025), selected by Eileen Myles for the 2024 Changes Book Prize, is the latest testament to her bold creative vision. Her debut chapbook SOMETIMES was published in 2021, and her writing has appeared in prestigious publications such as The London Magazine, The Drift, and Hobart.
Self StartersBennington alumni make the lives they want and places for others.
By Ashley Brenon Jowett
Bennington College Book News: Spring 2025Bennington College alumni and faculty members are publishing novels, memoirs, short story collections, non-fiction books, and poetry books. Check out the round up below to learn who was published this spring.
First Solo Exhibition: Five Questions with Lulu Wiley ’24 Artist Lulu Wiley ’24 used a great work ethic, a strong sense of self, and Bennington connections to land their first solo exhibition at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Vermont. It opened February 13 and runs through June 22. We caught up with them to discuss and celebrate.