Welcome to Spring Semester 2024
January 29, 2024
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Happy New Year, and welcome to the spring semester—and to Amherst for those transfer and exchange students who have just arrived. I hope your winter break was restorative and that you are looking forward to the challenges and rewards of the months ahead.
As we begin a new semester with optimism and high expectations, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge that we do so against the backdrop of ongoing violence in the Middle East and elsewhere, deep political polarization in our own country, and profound mistrust in institutions of higher education. Over the course of the semester, I'll be looking for opportunities to discuss with you how Amherst can navigate this time of challenge.