Bennington’s Top Writers Revealed

Bennington College just announced its annual Ben Belitt Prize winners—Scarlett Choi and Emma Gaffney for fiction, Carrie Colley for poetry—each earning $1,000. Judged by acclaimed writer Jo Ann Beard, the competition showcased bold, expressive work from top undergrads. Funded by the Winston Foundation and honoring longtime professor Ben Belitt, the prize highlights Bennington’s legacy of nurturing literary talent, with alumni including Pulitzer winners and poets laureate. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4612272c41b00cd