College News

Image of man looking through binoculars Staff Stories: Fred Baumgarten

Director of Institutional and Academic Grants Fred Baumgarten shares why he chose to work at Bennington College and his proudest accomplishments.

BFA Dance Lab From Crisis to Collaboration

Bennington College and former University of the Arts faculty and students dance into the future. By Elizabeth Zimmer '66

Image from left to right: Seth Gabriel, Bennington ACES Tennis Director & Director of the Bennington Tennis Center; David Kelso, Bennington Aces Board Chair; Sandra Foster Executive Director of Bennington ACES; Laura Walker, President of Bennington College; and Dan Rowe, Bennington Aces Assistant Tennis Director. Bennington College and Bennington Aces Celebrate Grand Reopening of Resurfaced Tennis Courts

On Wednesday, May 28, members of the Bennington College and Bennington Aces communities came together to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly resurfaced tennis courts with a festive ribbon cutting ceremony.

VAPA from Jennings Bennington College Finalizes Collective Bargaining Agreements with Bennington College United

Bennington College has finalized collective bargaining agreements with the three units of Bennington College United (BCU), the AFT-affiliated union representing faculty, staff, and campus safety. These agreements ensure equitable compensation and benefits for BCU members while supporting the long-term financial sustainability of the College.

Image of graduates at conferring of degrees Bennington College Celebrates 90th Commencement with the Biggest Class of the Institution's 93-year History

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, 244 members of Bennington College’s Class of 2025 gathered, along with their family members and friends, faculty, staff, and leadership, in Greenwall Auditorium on campus to receive their degrees.