College News

Image of student reading book outdoors West Coast to East Coast

It’s no secret that Bennington College has a beautiful campus, tucked away in the Green Mountains, with 440 acres to explore and nourish the soul. The close proximity to a robust arts community, the charms of New England, and a rich history are just a few of the reasons people from the West Coast choose the Bennington experience. 

Image of Bennington Commons Top 10 Stories of 2022

As we look forward to 2023 and reflect on the past year, celebrate all that Bennington College has accomplished with the 10 most-read stories from 2022.

Image of cartoon bookshelf A 2023 Field Work Term Reading List

While students embark on Field Work Term, an annual work-learning term during which students gain hands-on experience and test their classroom ideas in the world of work, Bennington faculty, staff, and students offer their reading recommendations to keep everyone’s intellectual juices flowing wherever they are.

Image of Allana Clarke working in clay New Film Features Artist Allana Clarke at Usdan Gallery

New film debuts as part of exhibition at Usdan Gallery and Art Omi.

Image of Senator Patrick Leahy A Lifetime of Public Service

On October 20, 2022, Bennington College and local community members gathered for a conversation with U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy. The conversation took place as the College named its Public Policy Forums after Senator Leahy in recognition of his service to the state of Vermont.