American Conservatism at its Brightest—and Darkest — Days after the election,
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat spoke at Amherst about the
ideals and pitfalls of conservatism in the United States. He also sat for a
video interview that covered Donald Trump, civil discourse, the future of conservatism and more.
Help Choose the Amherst Mascot — Amherst has received more than 1,400 suggestions for an official mascot, thanks to nominations from alumni, students, faculty and staff. The nominating process launched Oct. 24 and will close this Wednesday.
Submit suggestions (login required) through Nov. 30 and
learn more about the process.
Students Rally for Sanctuary Campus Movement — Several hundred students, staff and faculty held a
rally outside of Converse Hall on Nov. 16 to support the national Sanctuary Campus movement and fellow students, and to ask the College for clarity about issues affecting undocumented students. In a
Nov. 20 statement, President Biddy Martin wrote that the College remains "committed to the education and welfare of students from all backgrounds."
What Career Prep Means at Amherst — Through the newly dedicated
Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning, Amherst is reimagining the role of career preparation in the liberal arts.
How to Spark Imagination and Inspire Debate — From recently acquired contemporary works to permanent collection objects that haven't been shown in more than a decade, the
reimagined Mead Art Museum offers a fresh perspective on a distinguished collection.
A Small Window to the World — The College's popular
International Photo Contest is an opportunity for students to show the breadth and depth of their experiences abroad.
Amherst in the Field at Sidehill Farm — Learn what led two members of the class of '89—Amy Klippenstein and Paul Lacinski—from their liberal arts roots (English and American studies, respectively) to becoming owners of a
225-acre dairy farm known for its great-tasting yogurt.
Expert Advice on New York's Best Shows — Can't get
Hamilton tickets? Amherst's resident playwright offers
five recommendations on what to see on and off Broadway.
