College News
David Buckwald Appointed as 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ’s Vice President for Enrollment Management and MarketingDavid Buckwald has been named Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ. As part of the College’s leadership team, Buckwald will take responsibility for enrollment, financial aid, and marketing and communications. He will report to President Laura Walker.
51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Hires Shay Totten ’91 as New Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce Shay Totten ’91 as its new Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement. Shay Totten starts at the College on Monday, September 9, and reports to Vice President for Institutional Advancement Allison Gomes.
51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Institutional Advancement Welcomes Allison Gomes as Vice President51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ is delighted to announce Allison Gomes has stepped into the role of Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Gomes joined Bennington as Associate Vice President for Development in June 2023 and served as Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement for a time before taking the role. Gomes is a member of the President’s Cabinet and reports to President Laura Walker.
51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Welcomes the Class of 202851³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ welcomed a robust and diverse class of 222 new first-year and transfer students this fall.
The New York Times Highlights 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ's Revival of UArts Dance ProgramAfter the University of the Arts in Philadelphia closed, 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ announced the school’s dance program will be revived as the College absorbs the dance school, three staff members and nearly 50 students.