Alumni News

Work by Helen Frankenthaler Frankenthaler ’49 at the Heart of Art Country

Two exhibitions of works by Helen Frankenthaler ’49 are at the center of a joint initiative launched by several regional arts organizations aimed at raising the profile of the area’s rich visual and performing arts legacy. 

Charlotte Albright Albright ’72: Beautiful Dreamers

With the arrival of commencement season, Vermont Public Radio commentator Charlotte Albright ’72 reflected on her Bennington commencement ceremony 45 years ago. 

Trenton Pollard A Poem by Trenton Pollard '09

Lambda Literary featured a poem by Trenton Pollard '09 as part of its ongoing weekly poem series. 

Peter Dinklage Anatomy of a (Great) Commencement Speech

The 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."

Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Sweeney MFA ’13 Makes “35 Over 35” Debut Authors List

New 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.