Alumni News

Peter Dinklage on the cover of Esquire magazine Dinklage ‘91 Talks Bennington in Esquire

Emmy- and Golden Globe–winning actor Peter Dinklage ’91 (Bennington’s 2012 commencement speaker), discusses fame, friends, and his college years in Esquire magazine.

Luke Mogelson's The Dream Boat Mogelson '05 Pens Cover Story of NYT Magazine

Luke Mogelson’s investigative exposé on the alleged murders of three Afghan civilians by U.S. soldiers appears on the cover of the May 1 New York Times Magazine. Recently discharged from the National Guard, Mogelson was one of 10 writers out of nearly 1,900 applicants this year to receive the prestigious Wallace Stegner Fellowship from Stanford University’s creative writing program.

The Spinto Band performing for the reunion Video: All-Class Reunion Highlights

Bennington is never more alive than during Reunion and Family Weekend. Enjoy the highlights here.

Donna Tartt's 'The Goldfinch' Tartt ‘86 Publishes 'Dazzling' New Novel

The New York Times called Donna Tartt’s new novel, The Goldfinch, a “glorious, Dickensian novel that pulls together all her remarkable storytelling talents into a rapturous, symphonic whole and reminds the reader of the immersive, stay-up-all-night pleasures of reading."

Journal of Biological Chemistry logo Mendez '15 Published in Journal of Biological Chemistry

Carlos Mendez '15 co-authored a paper in the Journal of Biological Chemistry based on research he conducted over the summer and during last year's Field Work Term at the University of Southern California. The paper provides insight into “an alternative molecular basis for the initiation events in skin cancer.”

Return Volley - Benefit Art Auction Return Volley: Alumni Artists Give Back

Nearly 40 Bennington College alumni artists representing the past five decades of graduates have donated artwork for a benefit exhibition and auction to support the College’s 120,000-square-foot Visual and Performing Arts Center (VAPA).

Jonathan Lethem in his room A Writer's Room

In a New York Times Magazine feature on famous writers’ rooms, Jonathan Lethem ’86 shares a view of the study in his Blue Hill, Maine, summer home, where he wrote portions of several books, including his latest, Dissident Gardens, which is due out this fall.

Check out his book.

Amelia Meath in Sylvan Esso Meath ‘10 on Tour with Bon Iver

Sylvan Esso, a new side project of Amelia Meath ’10 (of the hugely popular Bennington trio Mountain Man) is touring this fall with Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Collections of Colonies of Bees, who’ve together formed the band Volcano Choir.

Mariam Shah's work 'I Understand Clay Now'

Mariam Shah ‘14 talks about her experience with working with clay during Field Work Term and how she gradually became comfortable with the material.

Celebrating the Professor Celebrating the Professor

An alumni led tribute to retired faculty member and famed experimental jazz musician, Milford Graves.