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May 31, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Bennington College Conferring Of The Degrees
The event marked the 91st commencement ceremony for the college, celebrating the graduating class with speeches, musical performances, and formal addresses. Key topics included the importance of education as a process of becoming, the value of active participation and citizenship, and personal growth through experimentation and community involvement. Faculty speakers provided advice on setting clear life goals, embracing the process of change, and maintaining resilience in the face of setbacks.
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The 2024-2029 Strategic Plan for Bennington College outlines a vision for liberal arts education in a rapidly changing world. The plan centers on seven key goals: strengthening Bennington's distinctive educational approach; establishing an innovation hub to foster collaboration and creativity; creating a center for media and emerging technologies; enhancing the student experience through infrastructure improvements and support services; integrating inclusive resources and programs focused on wellbeing; addressing systemic racism and inequity; and improving the college's financial stability. The plan emphasizes interdisciplinarity, student-centered learning, and a commitment to social justice and sustainability. Success will be measured by student achievement, campus climate, public perception, alumni outcomes, innovation, and financial sustainability.
Dec 1, 2023·StrategicPlan
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Bennington College Strategic Plan 2024-2029
The 2024-2029 Strategic Plan for Bennington College focuses on building a strong financial model, reinvigorating its core academic model, and strengthening its global diverse community. Key priorities include a capital campaign, increased alumni engagement, faculty support, curriculum expansion through partnerships, interdisciplinary innovation, improved pathways to purposeful work lives, and enhanced student support services. The plan aims to attract a growing pool of extraordinary students, expand the reach of Bennington's educational experiences, and position the college as a leader in progressive education, creativity, and social justice. The plan also emphasizes sustainability, wellness, and the creation of a democratic community.
Sep 1, 2010·StrategicPlan
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Bennington College Climate Action Plan 2010-2050
This Climate Action Plan outlines Bennington College's commitment to achieving climate neutrality, aligning with the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). The plan focuses on comprehensive strategies across education, research, community outreach, and greenhouse gas emission reduction. Key areas include enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, expanding renewable energy sources, optimizing transportation, and utilizing carbon offsets and sequestration. The overarching goal is to achieve climate neutrality by 2030, with a long-term vision of becoming a net negative emitter by 2048, while fostering sustainability literacy and leadership within the college and broader community.
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