College News

Modernist Masters in Usdan Gallery Abstraction: Modernist Masters from the Bennington Collection

On view through September 3 at Bennington’s Usdan Gallery are iconic abstract works from the College’s Collection, including works by David Smith, Helen Frankenthaler ‘49, Larry Poons, Pat Adams, Hans Hofmann, Pat Adams, and other influential figures. The exhibition includes a sculpture by Sir Anthony Caro, on view for the first time ever, which was created using David Smith’s metal after his death.

Image of Dr. Johnnetta Cole Human Rights Advocate, Educator Dr. Johnnetta Cole Addresses Graduates

Fear and the courage to overcome it were the themes of the 79th Bennington commencement dinner.

Bennington College President Mariko Silver at her inauguration. President Silver's Inaugural Address

Every Bennington education begins with a question. My Bennington education did.

Plain China Plain China, Vol. 5

Bennington student editors have released the fifth volume of plain china, the first and only literary anthology showcasing the best undergraduate writing from across the country. 

Belarusian Dream Poster Bennington Stages ‘Belarusian Dream’

Bennington students participating in an international theater festival organized in support of Belarusian freedom of expression staged a series of short plays on March 25 to commemorate Belarusian Freedom Day, an unofficial holiday observed in opposition to the country’s authoritarian regime.