Faculty News
President Coleman Critiques State of Liberal Arts in Recent ArticlePresident Coleman reasserted her critique of liberal arts colleges in an independent Vermont newspaper last month, declaring, as she did in her much-publicized 2009 TED speech, that "genuine liberal arts education no longer exists."
Zimba Helps Define K-12 Math StandardsFaculty member Jason Zimba is one of three co-authors of the recently unveiled "Common Core State Standards for Mathematics," part of a major educational initiative to develop consistent K-12 academic standards across America.
Janis Brings New Life to Dorset Theatre FestivalThe Boston Globe last week lauded drama faculty member Dina Janis in her new role as artistic director of the Dorset Theatre Festival, a storied, 35-year-old professional summer program in Vermont.
Ransick’s L.A. Exhibition Frames Social IssuesState of the Union, a visual arts piece created by Bennington faculty member Robert Ransick is currently on view at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) until September 26.
Reitz and Rudner MFA '99 Revive Necessary WeatherDance faculty member Dana Reitz and dancer/choreographer Sara Rudner MFA '99 garnered rave reviews for their recent reprisal of their 1994 show Necessary Weather at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York.