We embarked on planning for the College's 200-year birthday nearly two years ago. Due to the pandemic, however, we have postponed the kickoff of our Bicentennial events, which we hope will now begin in spring 2021. We look forward to coming together in person to celebrate as a community starting in fall 2021. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this site as a starting point from which to explore some of Amherst’s past, learn more about Amherst today, and glimpse our aspirations for our third century.
Amherst has been here for 200 years, cheerleading in its own way for reason, understanding, conversation and community. It will continue to give students an unrivaled opportunity to absorb the ideas and the values essential not only to personal success but also to creating the world we say we want.”
— BIDDY MARTIN, President of Amherst College