“I wanted to help Amherst start exposing its incredibly talented students, with all their passion and creativity, to the world of entrepreneurship,” Collis says. “In my opinion, the value of a liberal arts education is more important than ever as more and more innovation in our society is driven by interdisciplinary insights.”
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Generations of Amherst athletes gathered to honor Coach Michelle Morgan and to recognize the storied and successful history of women’s athletics at the College. The evening’s events included a dedication of the newly named “Morgan Way,” a celebration called Breaking Barriers, Breaking Records, and a reception in Middleton Gym.
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With a gift to the College in 1989, Donald “Skip” Sykes ’59 established the Class of 1959 Soccer Fund as a tribute to Coach Rostas. Though Skip passed away in 2019, Frances “Fran” Sykes W’59 continues to support the Class of 1959 Soccer Fund.
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Kimberly Kahn ’98's connection to Amherst, like any relationship, has changed over time. In her case, it has grown in the direction of a deepening respect, affection and trust.
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Sabah Servaes, MD ’90 draws on her Amherst education to deliver much-needed care at West Virginia’s first children’s hospital, and ensures more students have access to a transformative liberal arts experience and opportunities to explore STEM fields.
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Pavel Chernyshov ’04 understands the importance of the College’s financial programs first hand. Pavel received a full scholarship to Amherst and was determined to use it to the fullest advantage. He is a dedicated Amherst Fund donor and volunteer.
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The Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives Fund involves three generations of Amherst alumni named Moon and Shogren with a deep concern for the environment and a shared belief in the College’s potential to be a leader in the field.
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Betty and Paul Mayer ’65 flipped the script. They transformed their bequest to establish the Paul J. Mayer, M.D. 1965 and Elizabeth F. Mayer Scholarship Fund into an outright and immediate gift to the College.
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Whether searching for friends in a city you’re visiting, finding an Amherst event in your area or looking for career advice, our alumni are a valuable resource for the entire Amherst community.
An Amherst education doesn’t end at commencement. We’re pleased to offer a variety of in-person and online learning experiences that will give you a lot to consider and discuss.
The Amherst environment fosters lifelong friendships and sparks a deep and persistent desire to learn. Our alumni take all variety of paths in life. Some are prominent on the world scene and others contribute to society in equally important though less public ways. A liberal arts education prepares students for careers, volunteer activities, and individual interests and pursuits that are personally meaningful.
It’s not about what you have done since Amherst, but who you have become.
Read about a few of our alumni below, and see more alumni profiles.
Catherine Newman's ’90 new novel is a lot about dying, a little about cats, and quite a bit about the scrumptious food consumed by a sweet, found family of people who feel tattered and torn and so wonderfully human, you can’t help liking them.
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Nichelle Carr ’98, producer at WC1 Studios and chief content officer at AudPop, hosts a podcast series illuminating the accomplishments and wisdom of the Black women of Amherst College.
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A giant in immersive journalism, Ted Conover ’80 turns his focus to the off-grid world of the Mountain West in his new book, Cheap Land Colorado: Off-Gridders at America’s Edge.
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When Russia invaded Ukraine last winter, Bill Herz ’79—a professional magician with a long and glittering career—found himself musing aloud: How about doing magic shows?
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