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Bard President Leon Botstein Quoted in Book Highlighting Jewish Thought Leaders

The book includes quotes from figures of the Borscht Belt and Broadway, of politicians, writers, historical figures and from the Torah.

Bard Professor Dinaw Mengestu Named President of PEN America

Mengestu will assume leadership at PEN America at a time when threats to freedom of speech are on the rise globally.

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First Retrospective Exploring Betty Parsons’ Dual Legacy As Artist and Gallerist to Open at CCS Bard June 2026

Best known for ushering in the American avant-garde by establishing the careers of Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, and Jackson Pollock, among others, Parsons also maintained a dedicated artistic practice throughout her life.

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Two Bard College Professors Receive 2025 Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant

Thompson was awarded a grant in the category of Books and Felton-Dansky was awarded a grant in the category of Articles.

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Arrival Day, Check-in, and Financial Clearance for Spring Transfer Students Bard College Campus
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Transfer Student Language and Thinking Program Bard College Campus
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The Dialogue Project: Hope in Action with Ann Rubin 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST/GMT-5
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BardWorks 2026: Building Your Community Networking Reception 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5
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Bard Summerscape 2025

June 27–August 17

“A hothouse for the creation of uncompromising, cross-disciplinary hits.”—New York Times

Bard SummerScape returns with opera, dance, Spiegeltent, and the 35th Bard Music Festival, Martinů and His World.

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