'17 Alumna Interviews Jeffrey Wright '87 for The Atlantic
The Westworld actor talked to Lolade Fadulu ’17, assistant editor at The Atlantic, about “the marriage of the arts and athletics, a changing Washington, D.C., and how irrationality makes us human.” The Q&A includes a discussion of his time at Amherst.
Read the New Amherst Magazine
In this edition, you’ll learn why our idea of a natural ecosystem is so inaccurate (as explained by Ben Goldfarb ’09), read an ode to Barrett Hall and see why an underappreciated 19th-century artist is suddenly gaining new national attention.
George Will Speaks in Johnson Chapel
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist George Will joined Professor Ilan Stavans, Lewis-Sebring Professor of Humanities and Latin American and Latino Culture, for “Globalism and Its Discontents,” the first in this semester’s Point/Counterpoint series. Watch a video of the conversation.
’88 Alumnus Shapes New Era in Puerto Rico
Luis Alberto Ferré Rangel ’88 talks about his work to construct a new narrative in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in an article by Jennifer Acker ’00, editor-in-chief of the Amherst literary magazine The Common.
’00 Alumna Reflects on Loss of Priceless Objects
For Naila Moreira ’00, the reverberations of the fire that destroyed the Brazilian National Museum in Rio de Janeiro—and its 20 million artifacts—run deep.
Come to Homecoming Nov. 9–11
Don’t forget to register for Homecoming! In addition the football game, events will include a reception and tour of the new Science Center; a screening of JFK: The Last Speech; and many opportunities to connect with students, including club receptions and tailgates.
Fresh Faces on the Faculty
An extraordinary portion of the Amherst faculty—about 36 percent—has been hired since 2011. From economists to musicians to biostatisticians, the hiring boom continues this year, with nearly 50 new professors, lecturers and fellows arriving.
College Receives $50 Million Anonymous Gift
Amherst announced a $50 million donation from an anonymous donor as part of Promise: The Campaign for Amherst’s Third Century on Sept. 10. The campaign aims to raise $625 million over the next five years.