Student News

Image of Made You Look picture Field Work Term Spotlight: Devan Spiro

Devan Spiro '27 studies interdisciplinary photojournalism through ethnographic research methodologies and curatorial practices. During the winter, Spiro completed a Field Work Term experience at SoHo Photo Gallery, one of New York City's oldest cooperative nonprofit art gallery spaces.

Image of Willa Pelschoen '28 and Sephira Ainsworth We Work Here: Field Work Term 2025

Bennington students reflect on their winter 2025 Field Work Term experiences, honing and testing classroom knowledge in their independent projects and internships.

Image of three women smiling Field Work Term Spotlight: Jacqueline Walsh

Jacqueline Walsh '26 studies Politics and Public Action at Bennington, with supplemental focus on Spanish and statistics. During the winter, Walsh completed a Field Work Term experience interning with the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter.

A smiling, light skinned, young Black woman, Zen Spencer, seen from the waist up wearing a short-sleeved black leotard and white aviator glasses. Her hair is styled in 2-strand twists and she’s sitting on a coach covered by white material with black abstract markings. Behind her head is a brick wall with colorful fabric art pieces strung about. Zen Spencer '27 Selected for National How We Move Program

Zen Spencer '27 has been selected by the Disability Justice and inclusive arts organization Embraced Body as a participant in its new national How We Move program. 

Image of Jen Nash My Path to Bennington: Jen Nash '26

Jen Nash '26 transferred to Bennington from Los Angeles Valley College. She shared her favorite experiences studying Drama at Bennington.