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A student gives a speech during a commencement ceremony.

Commencement 2020 in Pictures

by Matthew Cavanaugh and Haoran Tong ’23

After their Commencement in the spring of 2020 was disrupted by the pandemic, the class of 2020 finally had their opportunity for a traditional celebration held on June 11, 2022.

A young man, with a red flower behind his ear, leans on a rock, looking directly at the camera.

Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

by Maria Stenzel

Interviews by Allie Ho ’24 and Stephanie Ramírez
Throughout the month of May, to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked three students to reflect on their culture and identity, as well as their relationship to the terms Asian American and Pacific Islander.

Biddy Martin shares a laugh with a student during commencement.

Here's Looking at You, Biddy!

by Maria Stenzel

Text by Katharine Whittemore
Eleven years, forty-seven pictures, countless memories: a photographic tribute to outgoing president, Biddy Martin.

The Zumbyes a capella group performs at City Streets Festival.

City Streets Festival

Maria Stenzel, Haoran Tong ’23, Slate Taylor ’25

Text by Chris Tun ’25. The chilly April weather couldn't stop the Amherst community from turning up for food, games and entertainment at the City Streets Festival.

Writer Katie Kitamura speaking to students at Amherst College.

LitFest 2022: Steering the Craft

by Maria Stenzel and Jianing Li

Text by Roberta L. Diehl and Katharine Whittemore
Novelists Viet Thanh Nguyen and Katie Kitamura talk to students about creating characters, time frames, language and more.

Composite image of a student in three different dance poses.

Black Art Matters Festival

by Maria Stenzel

Interviews by Stephanie Ramírez and Anniyah Rawlins ’23
In recognition of the annual Black Art Matters Festival,  we asked four students to reflect on the history and future of Black art, as well as the significance of the festival at Amherst.

Student ice skating in Orr Rink.

Winter Fest 2022:

by Haoran Tong ’23 and Slate Taylor ’25

Text by Ben Clark-Eden ’25
On March 6, 2022, the Amherst community enjoyed activities, games and seasonal treats at the annual winter celebration.

Students speak with Miguel Cardona at the Emily Dickinson Museum.

A Visit During Women's History Month

by Maria Stenzel

Text by Katharine Whittemore
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visits the Emily Dickinson Museum.