College News

Supporting First-Gen Students Supporting First-Gen Students

The Boston Globe covered the fifth annual First Generation College Student summit, and highlighted the work that Bennington does to support international and first generation students through mentorship and advising. 

Writing Seminars Announces Scholarships with PEN USA, Cave Canem Writing Seminars Announces Scholarships with PEN USA, Cave Canem

Bennington Writing Seminars is pleased to announce two one-time creative writing MFA scholarships, in partnership with the PEN Center USA Emerging Voices Fellowship, and Cave Canem Poets, an organization committed to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of African American poets.

Grace Initiative U.N. Delegates Discuss International Women’s Issues in CAPA

Bennington’s Center for the Advancement of Public Action (CAPA) hosted a talk by two United Nations delegates on women's empowerment and the changing role of women in the workplace.

Josiah Citrin 48 Hours in Bennington with Chef Josiah Citrin

When acclaimed chef, restaurant owner, and Bennington parent Josiah Citrin visited Bennington, he checked out some of the local hot spots and shared his impressions in Food & Wine magazine. “I expected it to be charming but it exceeded my expectations, especially with how friendly everyone is,” Citrin said. “It definitely helped put me at ease over sending my oldest son off to college.”

“New Model to Address Refugee Crisis” “New Model to Address Refugee Crisis”

The Mellon Foundation recently awarded $135,000 to the Consortium on Forced Migration, Displacement and Education—a group comprised of Bennington, Vassar, Sarah Lawrence, and Bard colleges—to explore innovative ways to engage with urgent issues of displacement and forced migration.

Mariko Silver In Conversation with President Silver

President Mariko Silver’s interview with WAMC’s Alan Chartock touched on topics ranging from personal to professional to political—addressing some of the critical issues facing students, parents, and citizens today.

Bennington…In the Beginning Opens in Jennings "Bennington…In the Beginning" Opens in Jennings

Bennington…In the Beginning, a collection of photographs and scores by Bennington’s first Music Chair Kurt Schindler, curated by Susan Reiss ’79, is on display in the Jennings lobby now until the end of March. 

Bennington Rescue Squad Students Train with Local Rescue Group over Field Work Term

Four Bennington College students participated in an intensive EMT training course over the College's annual Field Work Term (FWT), a seven-week period during which students take on jobs, internships, and entrepreneurial endeavors related to their studies and professional ambitions.

 

Cornell William Brooks Cornell William Brooks Named 2017 Commencement Speaker

NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks will address the class of 2017 at Bennington College’s 82nd commencement dinner on Friday, June 2nd, at 7:00 pm on Commons Lawn.

Book Club Play Opens At Hubbard Hall "Book Club Play" Opens At Hubbard Hall

The Book Club Play, written by Karen Zacarías and directed by Kirk Jackson, will open on March 4 at Hubbard Hall.