Admission Accomplished
Dean of Admission Katharine Fretwell ’81 has retired after 30 years at Amherst. After building a generation of classes, Katie accepted an interview with us.
Rethinking Mandela, on His 100th Birthday
July 18, 2018, marked Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday. To honor the occasion, we spoke to history professor Sean Redding, whose specialty is South Africa.
A Book Lover’s—and Native American Scholar’s—Dream
In June, a dozen scholars—college professors, librarians and graduate students—took a deep dive into the Kim-Wait/Eisenberg Native American Literature Collection in Amherst’s Archives and Special Collections. The occasion marked the first time Virginia’s Rare Book School held a session about Native American books.
Jeffrey Wright ’87 Nominated for Emmy
Congratulations to the famous actor, who was nominated for a National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Emmy) Award in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on HBO’s Westworld.
Following the Trade Winds to Kiribati
Nathaniel Johnson ’20, one of many Amherst students participating in summer academic experiences on campus and—in his case—beyond, is on a research voyage to the remote Phoenix Islands with Sea Education Association / SEA Semester. He writes from the ship that he’s “been able to sink into a consistent schedule of scientific deployments.”
In Many Voices, a History of Amherst
In time for the College’s 2021 bicentennial, a team of alumni, faculty and other scholars are preparing an essay collection about the Amherst they love.
Summer Send-off Receptions
Please join us in welcoming the class of 2022 to Amherst College! This is a great opportunity to connect with other members of the Amherst College community. We are excited to welcome new students and their families, and we hope you will be able to join us. Find a reception near you.