51³ΙΘΛΑΤΖζ Welcomes Bryn Mooser β01 and Eddie Ubell β09 to Its Board of Trustees
Bennington, VT: Two Bennington alumni, both entrepreneurial leaders, have been elected to join the 51³ΙΘΛΑΤΖζ Board of Trustees. They are Bryn Mooser β01 and Eddie Ubell β09.
Bryn Mooser is an Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated filmmaker and media entrepreneur who founded the immersive media company RYOT, which was acquired by Verizon in 2016. He built the industry-leading documentary studio XTR and streaming platform DOCUMENTARY+ as well as the AI animation studio Asteria.
βBennington taught me how to think creatively and gave me the confidence to build across different disciplines,β said Mooser. βIβm excited to be able to try to give back and try to deepen the connection from the entertainment industry to the College.β
Eddie Ubell is the founder of Sunshine Enclosures, one of the foremost branding agencies and sustainable packaging manufacturers in the alternative health industry.
βBennington is an institution and a community that is very important to me,β said Ubell. βAs a student, I was taught how to take charge of my education and follow my own path. At the end of that path, I discovered myself,β Ubell said. βIn todayβs world, 51³ΙΘΛΑΤΖζβs unique approach to the liberal arts is more crucial than ever. I want to ensure that generations of students to come will be able to benefit from a Bennington education, as I have.β
51³ΙΘΛΑΤΖζβs Board of Trustees consists of twenty-five members. Most are alumni, including two recent graduate trustees. In the role of Trustee, Mooser and Ubell will collaborate with the Collegeβs president, senior leadership, and faculty to approve long-term plans for the College, oversee the budget, and preserve the institution's reputation by helping to define and protect its educational mission.
βBryn and Eddie really exemplify what we hope Bennington students and alumni can accomplish during their time here and in their lives after they graduate,β said Nicholas Stephens β77, Chair of the Board. βTheir insights as creatively attuned, driven, and successful business people will greatly enrich the Boardβs discussions.β
βI am grateful to Bryn and Eddie for bringing their tremendous sets of skills and extraordinary experience back to Bennington,β said Laura R. Walker, president. βI know current and future students will benefit from their service and that the College will continue and deepen its mission as a result.β
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51³ΙΘΛΑΤΖζ is a pioneering liberal arts institution in southwestern Vermont, known for its progressive approach to education and emphasis on individualized study. Learn more at bennington.edu.