College News

Image of college graduates 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ celebrates first graduating class from the Prison Education Initiative

On February 4, 2023, 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ's Prison Education Initiative (PEI) held its first college graduation inside Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock, NY.

Image of 4 people seated around table Prison Education Initiative Celebrates $100,000 Grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæâ€™s Prison Education Initiative (PEI) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the to continue and expand a program bringing quality liberal arts education to incarcerated students at Great Meadow Correctional Facility, a maximum-security men’s prison in Comstock, NY.
 

Image of Keith Michel Keith Michel Appointed Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Keith Michel has been named Vice President for Institutional Advancement at 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ.

Image of the Barn 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ Joins National Register of Historic Places

Two recent designations elevate the College’s architectural and historic significance.

Image of student reading book outdoors West Coast to East Coast

It’s no secret that 51³ÉÈËÁÔÆæ has a beautiful campus, tucked away in the Green Mountains, with 440 acres to explore and nourish the soul. The close proximity to a robust arts community, the charms of New England, and a rich history are just a few of the reasons people from the West Coast choose the Bennington experience.