Student News

Image of Shlesha Pradhan Holding on to Music: Shlesha Pradhan '24

Shlesha Pradhan '24, from Kathmandu, Nepal, has always been interested in science, particularly in Biology. While in high school, her initial plan was to enter the field of medicine; however, her perspective shifted when she took a volunteer role at a rehabilitation center.

Image of red cedar booklet Presenting the Forest

On the final Wednesday of the fall 2023 term, students in faculty member Caitlin McDonough MacKenzie’s How to Build a Forest course prepared to present their final projects. 

Stefanos Zogopoulos ’23 with Alisha Bade Shrestha '23 Find Your Passion: Stefanos Zogopoulos ’23

Stefanos Zogopoulos ’23 credits Bennington for helping him find his true passion. 

Community Reading + Celebration Highlighting BIPOC Experiences

The evening of November 11 was momentous. A lineup of eight BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) students presented their work at a “Community Reading + Celebration” in the Student Center

Halley Le ’25 in the lab. Exploring Research: Halley Le ’25

When she arrived at Bennington, Halley Le ’25 was interested in chemistry and sustainability, specifically environmental chemistry or research pertaining to solar energy conversion and solar fuels. She is using her Field Work Terms to explore how chemistry intersects with these and other scientific fields.