New Science Center Wins Award

The American Institute of Architects’ Committee on the Environment named the Amherst Science Center one of the top 10 green buildings for 2019, noting that it offers “state-of-the-art facilities” while “reducing energy usage by 76% compared with a typical research building.”

Meet the Fulbrights

Learn about the four Amherst seniors and two young alumni offered grants to do independent research, teach English or pursue a master’s degree abroad in the coming year.

Alumni - Please Cast Your Vote in the 2019 Alumni Trustee Election

This year's candidates are Chantal Kordula '94, Anna Mullen '09 and Ana Salas Siegel '91. Cast your vote online by noon on May 20.

Junior Named Goldwater Scholar

Ryan McMillan ’20 will use the funding to conduct research in a relatively young scientific area that “already shows promise” to improve drug delivery, electronics and more.

Jeff Sessions Speaks in Johnson Chapel

The former U.S. attorney general and senator discussed such topics as the Mueller Report and free speech. The event, which drew peaceful protests, was hosted by the Amherst College Republicans and supported by funding donated to the club by external sources and by Young America’s Foundation, which sponsored the talk.

Reunion 2019 is this month, May 29–June 2!

Most class programs are now posted on the preliminary Reunion schedule. On-campus housing is now on a waiting list, and off-campus accommodations are still available. Register now!

’87 and ’07 Alumni to Speak in Boston on May 3

Two of the six speakers at TedxCambridge this coming Friday are Amherst alumni: Rafael Campo ’87, a critically acclaimed poet who teaches and practices medicine at Harvard, and Anthony Jack ’07, a junior fellow and assistant professor at Harvard.  

The Zumbyes Take TV

Amherst’s oldest a cappella group had its moment in the spotlight on WGBH’s Sing That Thing. Watch the April 19 episode (the Zumbyes appear at 3:21).

“Rethinking Race” with Amherst Experts

Black Alumni Weekend brought together graduates, students and professors for panels on everything from the Amherst archives to post-college careers. Watch this session on “Rethinking Race: Alumni of Color in the Academy.”