Student News

Harvest Party 5 Hours at Bennington College

Want to know what a typical weekday evening looks like at Bennington College? The evening of September 16, 2025, was packed with interesting events that exemplify the diverse array of experiences and activities available to students and the community.

Image of people dancing Projects for Peace: Rhythms of Peace

Projects for Peace has announced its 2025 cohort of grantees. This year, 134 projects from 93 partner institutions were selected, with one project being chosen from Bennington College.

A smiling, light skinned, young Black woman, Zen Spencer, seen from the waist up wearing a short-sleeved black leotard and white aviator glasses. Her hair is styled in 2-strand twists and she’s sitting on a coach covered by white material with black abstract markings. Behind her head is a brick wall with colorful fabric art pieces strung about. Zen Spencer '27 Selected for National How We Move Program

Zen Spencer '27 has been selected by the Disability Justice and inclusive arts organization Embraced Body as a participant in its new national How We Move program. 

Image of girl by microphone Field Work Term Spotlight: Ren Acevedo

Ren Acevedo '27 studies Drama, Music, and Japanese at Bennington. For their summer 2025 Field Work Term, Acevedo performed in New Bedford Festival Theatre's summer production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Image of two artists at work Art Without Barriers

Zee Camp '26 recently hosted the disability-centered ceramic lesson Creature Creation at Context Collective in Troy, NY.