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Bard College Appoints Executive Vice President and Professor of Political Studies Jonathan Becker as Acting President

The Bard College Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jonathan Becker as acting president, as the Board of Trustees launches a comprehensive search for a new permanent leader.

Bard College Joins the Future Universities Alliance

Bard will focus on leveraging the Global Higher Education Alliance for the 21st Century (GHEA21) and the Bard Global Degree program to expand opportunities for displaced students.

Bard College Professor Jenny Xie Selected for 2026 Howard Foundation Fellowship

Xie’s fellowship in the category of Poetry is one of 14 fellowships awarded by the foundation this year.

Five Bard College Graduates Win 2026 Fulbright Awards

Danika Dortch ’26, Peter Fields ’26, Annaliese Simons ’26, Shosha Wheeler ’26, and Bridget White ’25 all received awards.

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