Introducing the Class of 2020 — During her annual welcome to new students, Dean of Admission Katharine Fretwell '81 told them
a little bit about one another, and they responded with a special song for her.
Wisdom for New Students — "You are now part of a conversation that would be lacking without your voice," said Brittanie Lewis '17 in
The New York Times, offering
her advice to new college students.
Conquering the First-Year Fear of Failure — "I vividly recall my reaction when I learned that I had been admitted to Amherst College," writes David Kirp '65 in
The New York Times: "The admissions office must have made a terrible mistake." His op-ed is a timely reminder about the
importance of confidence.
Meet Our New Faculty — Amherst's
recently hired professors have scholarly interests ranging from global migration to exoplanet formation.
Colloquium to Explore Role of Guns in Society — To some, the gun is a symbol of a society crumbling into violence and chaos. To others, it's a necessary tool to protect society from crime and disorder. It's a subject that invites fierce debate, and, at Amherst this year,
close scholarly scrutiny.
Ditch the Deadlines — In a piece for
The Chronicle of Higher Education, Assistant Professor of History Ellen Boucher argues that it's time to
stop penalizing undergraduates for late work.
Tuition "A Useless Concept," Says Former Trustee — What does a tuition number really mean? As former trustee Danielle Allen
argues in The Washington Post, it may be the opposite of what your instincts are telling you.
Pathways Mentoring Program Expands Offerings — Check out the
new Pathways platform to learn how you can partner with students to help them reach their academic, professional and life goals.
