Faculty News

Paul Voice's new book 'Rawls Explained' Voice’s New Book Examines Philosopher John Rawls

Philosophy faculty member Paul Voice examines the influential work of prominent political philosopher John Rawls in his new book Rawls Explained, published this month by Open Court Press.

Barry Bartlett ceramics In Ceramic Arts Mag, One Faculty Member Reviews Another

Philosophy faculty member and art critic Karen Gover's review of Barry Bartlett's new work appeared in a recent issue of Ceramics: Art and Perception, a leading international magazine in the field of ceramic arts. 

Concert for Japan Graves to Perform at Benefit Concert

Music faculty member and jazz percussionist Milford Graves will perform at a benefit concert for Japan on Friday, April 8, at the Abrons Art Center in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Graves will join an esteemed lineup that includes Thurston Moore, Elliott Sharp, and Matthew Shipp, among other renowned performers.

Donald Hall with President Barack Obama Hall Awarded National Medal of Arts

Bennington Writing Seminars Writer-in-Residence Donald Hall, a former Poet Laureate of the United States, was one of 10 artists to be honored by President Obama this week with the 2010 National Medal of Arts.

Image of Elizabeth Coleman President Coleman Delivers Keynote at Leading Independent School Conference

President Coleman this week delivered the keynote address at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) annual conference, discussing Bennington’s major curricular initiative to reorient the liberal arts around 21st century problems and needs.