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Today, Interim President Isabel Roche sent the following memo to the Bennington Community:
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Laura R. Walker has been selected to be the next President of Bennington College. A pioneering media executive and leader in the arts, Walker has a long record of empowering prominent non-profit institutions to realize their creative potential and strengthen their impact.
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Phillip B. Williams addressed the Class of 2020 as the Faculty Speaker at Bennington College's 85th Commencement and first-ever virtual ceremony.
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Following a vote at the May Board of Trustees meeting, Bennington College is pleased to announce that Mareme Dieng ’20 will be serving a two-year term on the College’s Board.
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Deja' Haley '20 addressed the Class of 2020 as the Student Speaker at Bennington College's 85th Commencement and first-ever virtual ceremony.