News & Publications February 19, 2015

Amherst Recognized as a Top Fulbright Producer — The College is one of the top producers of U.S. Fulbright scholars among bachelor’s-degree-granting institutions across the country, according to data released by the Fulbright Scholar Program and published in The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Senior Succeeds at Local Storytelling Event — Saúl Grullón's deeply personal and triumphant performance earned him a spot at the Best of Valley Voices Story Slam scheduled for April 18 at Northampton's Academy of Music.

The French Collection: A Treasure Trove of History of the American Stage — If you've ever appeared in an English-language play, chances are pretty good that you studied your lines from an unassumingly plain script book published by Samuel French, Inc. And one of the largest donated archives in the College's possession just happens to be the Samuel French Collection.

College Literary Magazine Wins NEA Grant — The Common was one of just 55 organizations nationwide to receive a National Endowment for the Arts literature grant in 2014, the first year that the publication was eligible.

Two Campus Exhibitions Prompt Participation, Discussion — An art installation in the Eli Marsh Gallery invites visitors to sit, contemplate and participate, while a photo exhibition at the Beneski Museum of Natural History illustrates the startling effects of climate change.

15 Things to Do on Campus in 2015 — Office of Communications intern William Harvey '18 offers up some suggestions—offbeat and otherwise—of places to visit and activities to do at Amherst in the coming year.

Amherst Professor Featured in New Yorker article — Lawrence Douglas commented on the recent war crimes trial of Nazi John Demjanjuk.

Long-Serving Coach, Administrator Named Athletic Director — President Biddy Martin announced yesterday that Don Faulstick, interim director of athletics, was selected for the position after a highly competitive national search.

Students Send Thank-You Notes During Love My Alumni Week — Amherst wouldn't be Amherst without its alumni, and each February—around Valentine's Day—students pen thank-you cards for the many ways alumni support the college.