College News
Ariél M. Martinez Selected as Bennington Writing Seminars Residential Teaching FellowAriél M. Martinez, an MFA student in nonfiction, has been selected to be the seventh Residential Teaching Fellow at the Bennington Writing Seminars.
Bennington College Selected as Frankenthaler Climate Initiative GranteeBennington College is thrilled to be one of the inaugural recipients of the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative. Launched by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation in partnership with Rocky Mountain Institute and Environment & Culture Partners, the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative advances the goal of carbon neutrality across the visual arts.
$300,000 Awarded to Support Academic Leadership RestructuringBennington College has received a $300,000 two-year grant from the Davis Educational Foundation, which will support restructuring the academic leadership team to strengthen the student experience.
Bucksbaum Gift Generates Nearly $300,000 for Art for Access ScholarshipsArt for Access, Bennington College’s innovative fundraising program that enhances the College’s art holdings for teaching and enrichment while generating scholarship support through the sale of art, raised nearly $300,000 for student scholarships in Spring 2021.
Bennington College Announces 2021 Recent Graduate TrusteeFollowing a vote at the May Board of Trustees meeting, Bennington College is pleased to announce that Gabriela Yadegari ’21 will be serving a two-year term on the College’s Board.
Michael Wimberly Addresses the Class of 2021Faculty Speaker Michael Wimberly addressed the Class of 2021 at Bennington College's 86th Commencement.
Darren Walker Addresses the Class of 2021Ford Foundation President Darren Walker addressed the Class of 2021 at Bennington College's 86th Commencement.
Soumya Shailendra Addresses the Class of 2021Student Speaker Soumya Rachel Shailendra '21 addressed the Class of 2021 at Bennington College's 86th Commencement.