Alumni News
April Alumni Perspectives: Shay Totten '91Learn more about how to reconnect with fellow alumni in the Bay Area and in North Bennington this spring.
Wading into the Tradwife ConversationThe New York Times highlighted Caro Claire Burke MFA '20 and her debut novel Yesteryear (Alfred A. Knopf, 2026).
Michael Pollan Discusses Consciousness on The Ezra Klein ShowMichael Pollan '76 joined The Ezra Klein Show to discuss his most recent book, A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness.
The Pinnacle of Culinary ExcellenceIvy Mix '08 is nominated for a 2026 James Beard Award for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Mix is the co-owner of the natural wine bar Whoopsie Daisy in Brooklyn, NY.
Jeannie Nicholas Hears Her CharactersJeannie Nicholas '63 is the author of Kalayla and the 2025 follow-up Kalayla: Unraveling Triangles. She spoke to Kirkus Reviews about her twisting journey toward becoming an author and the distinct ways in which she envisions her characters.