College News

Faculty News
Alumni News
Student News
Image of Bennington Commons at dusk National Collaborative of Small Liberal Arts Colleges Secures $8.5 Million for Student Well-Being Initiative

Endeavor Foundation commits to investing in the development of evidence-based strategies and scaling successful mental health interventions

Image of clapping students Convocation Welcomes the Class of 2029

On September 2, 2025, the Bennington community gathered to celebrate the start of the academic year and welcome nearly 200 new first-year and transfer students to the College. 

Commons 9th–12th Grade Students Invited to Submit to 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Young Writers Awards

Cash awards doubled, scholarships nearly tripled, and new grade-level awards added for the 27th annual contest.

Image of the Class of 2029 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Welcomes the Class of 2029

51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ welcomed a robust and diverse class of nearly 200 new first-year and transfer students this fall, along with more students who will join later in the Spring 2026 term.

Students smiling by commons 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Theater Awarded #3 Ranking from Princeton Review 2026

The Princeton Review has released the 2026 edition of its annual college guide, and 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ’s strengths shine through in its rankings, with this year.