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Bennington College: Bold liberal arts since 1932. The only U.S. college with a guaranteed annual internship program for real-world career prep. bennington.edu
There’s still time. The final deadline to apply for Bennington’s MFA in Writing is September 1. Take the next step toward honing your craft in a community of dedicated writers.
Apply today by going to www.bennington.edu/mfa-writing. @benningtonwriting.bsky.social
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August 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In October, Bennington's Center for the Advancement of Public Action will partner with field experts to offer five six-session online trainings designed to empower you to make change in your community. Registration is open now and closes 9/15.

Link in bio to sign up for an info session or register!
August 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Bennington's Common App opens August 1st!

To learn more about Bennington, attend our upcoming events:

Virtual Info Session – August 5th
Summer Saturday Visit – August 16th
International at Bennington: Virtual Information Session – August 19th

Link in our bio to apply or register for events.
July 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Ceramics professor Anina Major shares a bit about her Spring 2025 course, Advanced Project: Analog/Digital Process In Ceramics.

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June 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Celebrate the Class of 2025 with us! Watch the livestreams at the links below — all are welcome!

Commencement Eve - Senior Dinner: Friday, May 30 at 7:15 PM ET:
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Commencement Ceremony: Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 AM ET:
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May 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Thinking about transferring to Bennington? Apply by this Sunday, June 1!

• 100% of transfer students get on-campus housing 🏡
• 90% receive financial aid 🤝
• 30% are students of color and/or international students 🌎
• 10% are transfers from diverse institutions 🎒

Apply today!

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May 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join us this weekend for Bennington's Ninetieth Commencement to celebrate the Class of 2025! 🎓

All are welcome to watch online on Friday, May 30th, at 7:15 PM ET to celebrate Commencement Eve, and on Saturday, May 31st, at 10 AM ET for the Conferring of Degrees Ceremony. Link in bio!
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May 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Welcome, Class of 2029! In the coming weeks, we’ll share what makes Bennington special.

Bennington was the first college to give the arts equal status with science, social sciences, and humanities, pioneering some of the nation's best programs in visual arts, dance, drama, music, and writing. 🎭
May 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This week we celebrated all of our VA seniors’ incredible work at the VA Senior Show, “Too Many Not Enough,” held at the Usdan Gallery! 💐 We are so proud of our talented students!

To learn more about VA at Bennington, visit the link in our bio!

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May 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Hey, Class of 2029! You did it—you’re officially headed to Bennington this fall! 💚📚💫

This summer, we’ll be popping into your feed with helpful updates, fun tidbits, and inspiration to keep you feeling connected and informed.

#Bennington2029 #BenningtonBound #BenningtonCollege #FutureIsYours
May 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Considering transferring to Bennington? There's still time! We’re accepting transfer applications for Fall 2025 until June 1. Apply online—link in bio!

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May 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This month, Bennington held its annual Faculty and Staff vs. Students soccer game! Students won! 🏆

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May 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On Saturday, May 3, Bennington students and members of the local Japanese community came together to cook, connect, and celebrate International Food Day—the final event of the Asian Food Series! Read more at NEWS. Link in bio.

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May 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Sculpture faculty member John Umphlett's course "I Am a Material," asks students to break down and rebuild their relationships with physical materials and with their own bodies. Students shared their work in the exhibit "I Am a Material," in the Barn Annex.

Read more at NEWS. Link in bio.
April 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Make sure to join us on April 16 at 12PM EST for our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online Info Session. Link in bio to register.

See you there!

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April 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Late Decision deadline is tomorrow! Last chance to join the Class of 2029!

Like prior application rounds earlier this cycle, we aim to meet demonstrated financial need at time of admission via generous need- and merit-based aid. Apply by 11:59 pm on April 8.

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April 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Bennington's Black Music Symposium was full of music, dance, remembrance, and reflection. Linked below is a complete album of photos from this weekend's celebration.

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March 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Bennington is innovative. Our admissions process is no different. Enter Late Decision! We’re holding 15 seats for Late Decision applicants to the Class of 2029.

Apply by April 8! Learn more at the link below.

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March 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Exciting news! ⭐ Bread & Puppet will be coming to Bennington College for a one-night-only presentation of "The Obligation to Live" on Thursday, April 3rd, at 7:30 PM. Free for students and $20 for the general public (no one turned away for lack of funds).

Link in bio to reserve your ticket!
March 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We are thrilled to celebrate our Regular Decision offers for the Class of 2029! Congratulations on your admission! We can't wait to welcome you to campus!

If you haven't scheduled your spring visit, make sure to do so. Link in bio. See you soon!

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March 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Rethinking your college options? Bennington just launched Late Decision—a new, non-binding round after Regular Decision. We're holding 15 spots (with financial aid!) for students who haven’t applied yet. Design your own education with faculty mentors. Apply by April 8!

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March 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In recognition of the many students reconsidering where they want to live and how they want to learn during their college years, Bennington is offering a new application round: Late Decision! Apply by April 8!

#BenningtonCollege #Admissions #CollegeAdmissions
March 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Join us this Tuesday, February 25th from 6-8 PM at the Usdan Gallery for the reception of its new exhibit, "We Have Reach," on view from 2/25 to 4/26. The event will feature a performance by Zoe Butler and Sherae Rimpsey at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!

#BenningtonCollege #UsdanGallery
February 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Welcome back to campus, Bennington students! 🎉

We’re thrilled to have you back on campus for another exciting semester of learning, creativity, and growth. Whether you’re returning to familiar faces or to new connections, we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve this spring. 🌱

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February 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that Hyperallergic has highlighted Bennington alum Cosmo Whyte '03 and his newest exhibition, "The Mother’s Tongue, Pressed to the Grinding Stone," now on display at the Arts Club of Chicago, in the article "Cosmo Whyte’s Whispering Portals" by Jen Torwudzo-Stroh.
February 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM