A Conversation with President Biddy Martin

October 25, 2017

A “Conversation with President Biddy Martin” took place in Johnson Chapel on the campus of Amherst College, Amherst, MA, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

Homecoming 2017 Highlights: The Mammoths Arrive

October 23, 2017

Bonfires. Mammoths. Dedications. Memorial tributes. Discussions. We had a little bit of everything at Homecoming 2017. Enjoy this recap. — Video by Marcus DeMaio. [audio description]

Amherst Mammoths logo

More About Mammoth

What does a mammoth sound like? How did we chose the mammoth as our mascot? Can I follow the Mammoth on Facebook? All this and more is on our Mascot page.

Go Mammoths!

Views From Homecoming

Photos by: Maria Stenzel, Takudzwa Tapfuma '17, and Young-Ji Cho '18

Homecoming bonfire on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017
The Mammoth mascot reveal at the Homecoming bonfire
Students gathered at the Homecoming bonfire on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017
Student dance performance at the Homecoming bonfire
Drone's eye view of the football stadium at Amherst College
Amherst football team members watching the game action against Wesleyan
Amherst fans celebrating in the stands during Amherst vs. Wesleyan
Women's basketball team showing off their championship rings
President Biddy Martin with members of the women's basketball team
Amherst fans at the football game
Amherst fan at the football game
Amherst students enjoying some food during homecoming activities
Members of the football team watching from the sidelines
Amherst fans at the football game on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017
Amherst fans at the football game on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017
Amherst fans cheering on their team from the bleachers
Amherst fans will the game to go in their favor with their body language
Amherst fans celebrating during the football game against Wesleyan
Members of the football team barely containing their excitement during the Homecoming game against Wesleyan
Amherst football players celebrating at the game on Oct. 21, 2017 against Wesleyan
Member of the football team getting a congratulatory hug after the game
Dedication at the baseball field
President Martin speaking in Johnson Chapel
Alumni asking a question during President Martin's discussion session
A Homecoming attendee
Mike Kelly, Head of Archives & Spec Collections, giving a talk about the College Mascot.
Mike Kelly, Head of Archives & Spec Collections, making the
Attendees at a memorial celebration for actor Ken Howard ’66
Enjoying the view of the Holyoke Range