Four men in academic regalia.

Standing behind President Michael A. Elliott '92, from left to right: Andrew J. Nussbaum ’85, current chair of the Board of Trustees; past chair Cullen Murphy '74; and past chair Jide Zeitlan '85

A procession of faculty in academic regalia.

Allen Hart '82, the Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (psychology), greets the crowd during the procession.

President Michael Elliott giving his inaugural address.

Lisa Brooks, the Henry S. Poler '59 Presidential Teaching Professor of English and American Studies, speaks at the ceremony, acknowledging that Amherst College sits on Nonotuck land.

The Amherst Glee club performing during the inauguration of President Elliott.

 The Amherst College Glee Club performs 

Ariane Abela directs the glee club during the inauguration of President Elliott.

Arianne Abela, director of the choral music program and lecturer in music, led the Glee Club through performances of “Walk Out on the Water,” “Now We Can Begin” and “O Amherst.”

Sirus Wheaton, class of 2023, speaking during the inauguration.

Sirus Wheaton ’23, president of the Association of Amherst students, presents greetings on behalf of the students.

A full view of the audience attending the presidential inauguration.

Students, faculty, staff and guests filled the Main Quad to watch the ceremony.

Members of the amherst symphony orchestra performing at the presidential inauguration.

The Amherst Symphony Orchestra, led by director and conductor Mark Lane Swanson, performed “Music for the Royal Fireworks” and “Clef Club March.” 

Andy Nussbaum, chair of the board of trustees, speaking at President Elliott's inauguration.

Andrew J. Nussbaum ’85, chair of the board of trustees, led the inaugural ceremony.

President's Elliott's family during his inauguration.

Elliott's family looks on during the ceremony. Left to right: his wife, Jennifer W. Mathews '91; children Meg and Gabe; and mother Barbara.

Inauguration attendees enjoying food at the celebration.

Following the inauguration ceremony, the community gathered on the Main Quad for a celebration.

Students gather around a firepit.

Food, drinks, souvenirs, music and fire pits rounded out the evening.

Michael Elliott with his family at the community celebration.

The Elliott family, left to right: Gabe, Jenn, Michael and Meg at the community celebration.

President Elliott talking with students at the inaugural celebration.

Elliott chats with students during the community celebration.

Students dancing at the community celebration after the inauguration ceremony.

What's a celebration without music and dancing?

Former president Biddy Martin dancing at the community celebration after the inaugural ceremony.

In a reenactment of Biddy Martin's inaugural party in 2011, she joins her predecessor, Tony Marx, at left, for a dance with students.

Some of the dining staff at Amherst College who made the celebration possible.

While many people contributed, here are some of the Dining Hall staff members who made the celebration possible.

A group of alumni pose for a photo during the community celebration after the inauguration.

Some members of the class of 1969 came early to Homecoming in order to attend the inauguration.

People dancing outside infront of purple lit tent.

And yes, even more dancing!

Students strike a pose at the inauguration celebration.

Students strike a pose during the community celebration.