Alumni News
Anatomy of a (Great) Commencement SpeechThe 2012 Bennington commencement speech by actor Peter Dinklage '91—one of the best ever, according to NPR—was cited in The Week's recent podcast on "the anatomy of a commencement speech."
Sweeney MFA ’13 Makes “35 Over 35” Debut Authors ListNew York Times best-selling author Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney MFA ’13 was included in the annual “35 Over 35” list, which celebrates 35 debut authors over the age of 35 years old.
Mendez-Dorantes ’15 Receives Ford Fellowship for Cancer ResearchCarlos Mendez-Dorantes ’15 was one of 60 students nationwide to be awarded a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Alumnae Collaborate in DC ExhibitionA two-person exhibition of new works by painter and photographer Leslie Parke '74 and ceramics artist Beth Kaminstein '76 is currently on view at Cross MacKenzie Gallery, in Washington DC, through June 3.
Ring MFA '01 Awarded Guggenheim Dancer and choreographer Melinda Ring MFA '01 has been awarded a 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship.