College News

Collective Affinities Collective Affinities Opens at 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæâ€™s Usdan Gallery

Exhibition reveals the personal collections of 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ community members September 17–November 23. 

Richard Haass 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Launches Saving Democracy Together With Richard Haass

Saving Democracy Together, an innovative non-partisan online and in-person course open to students, alumni, and the public, attracted more than 250 online registrants and 100 in-person participants in its first of seven sessions on Thursday, September 5.

David Buckwald David Buckwald Appointed as 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæâ€™s Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing

David 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.

Allison Gomes 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Institutional Advancement Welcomes Allison Gomes as Vice President

51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ 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.

Shay Totten '91 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Hires Shay Totten ’91 as New Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ 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.