Bard College: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	St. Stephen’s College
Areas Of Involvement	Liberal arts
Notable Alumni	Layli Long Soldier • Chevy Chase • Donald Fagen • Carolee Schneemann • Ronan Farrow • Paul Chan • Anthony Hecht • Walter Becker

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The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College features a dramatic, sculptural silver metal roof with sweeping curves, set amid green lawns and trees.

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