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Gifts to the Bennington Fund transform lives. Together, 1,194 donors contributed $14.4 million to benefit our exceptional students, faculty, and staff; programs; and facilities last academic year. Whether it's your first gift or the most recent of many, thank you! 

Meet Lizzie from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who is blending her interests for environmental science and costume design at Bennington College. 

Lizzie shares her experiences on the beautiful Bennington campus, the excitement of her interdisciplinary classes, and her environmental science research. Thanks to generous scholarships and her campus job in the costume shop, she is making her extraordinary Bennington education a reality. Whether you’re interested in environmental studies, the arts, or simply seeking inspiration, Lizzie's story is sure to motivate you. 

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Lizzie '24

Meet Lizzie from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who is blending her interests for environmental science and costume design at Bennington College.

Donor Spotlight: Jeff Curto MFA '83

Jeff Curto MFA '83 was one of Bennington's first MFA students and the only one in photography when he came to Bennington. He recently established the Jeff Curto MFA '83 Fund for Faculty and Curricular Support in Photography. Over the next three years, this fund will underwrite visiting faculty member in photography Luiza Foligatti, a Brazilian multi-disciplinary artist who integrates teaching photography, social advocacy and immigrants rights. 

Interested in exploring what you can do for Bennington? Email institutionaladvancement@bennington.edu.  
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