College News

Odili Donald Odita in front of his own colourful painting Welcoming our new trustee Odili Donald Odita MFA ’90

The following message was sent to the Bennington Community on April 1, 2021 by President Laura Walker.

Logo for Mother Cabrini Foundation Prison Education Initiative Awarded $40,000 from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Bennington College’s Prison Education Initiative (PEI) has been awarded a grant of $40,000 from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

Image of Bennington College Commons The Profound Role of Liberal Arts

In Higher Ed Dive, President Laura Walker highlights Bennington’s commitment to the humanities and offers ideas that build what Bennington does best—provide an interdisciplinary education that values arts and humanities among the sciences as critical preparation for a meaningful life.

Image of Center for the Advancement of Public Action Forward Thinking

In Stratton Magazine, President Laura Walker provides critical information for prospective Bennington College students.

Logo for the News Project President Walker Interviewed by GNAT TV

On GNAT TV, Andrew McKeever, Director of The News Project, spoke with President Laura Walker about her role assuming the leadership reins at Bennington.