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Dancer, choreographer, and activist Souleymane Badolo MFA ’13 has been named the 2023 recipient of 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ’s Dr. Elizabeth Coleman Visionary Leadership Award. This annual award recognizes an engaged Bennington alumni who has successfully demonstrated leadership and confident willingness to step forward and take risks in order to solve problems and achieve results in the areas of education, government, the arts and sciences, or industry.

Alison (Young Eun) Cho ’14 was named Associate Director of International Students and Scholar Advising at 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ at the start of the fall term. This is a new full-time position 100 percent dedicated to international students’ needs. The role involves handling logistical, social, and emotional support for those studying far from home.

51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ celebrates the extraordinary life of actor and friend of 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Alan Arkin ’55. Arkin’s family announced his passing on Friday. 

From her role at the Dia Art Foundation, Meagan Mattingly ’00 combines her interests in the arts, education, and public engagement.

Claire Burkert ’80 left a more traditional college experience to attend Bennington as a junior. The choice has led her to a creatively inspired life helping artists and artisans around the world empower and support themselves.