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“If one does not lie back & say to the moment, this is my moment, stay you are so fair, what will be one’s gain, dying? No: stay, this moment. No one ever says that enough.” —Virginia Woolf

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A dance performance in the Powerhouse at Amherst College.

DASAC Fall 2022 Showcase: The A-List

by Jesse Gwilliam

Explore these photos from the “DASAC Fall 2022 Showcase: The A-List” performance which took place in the Powerhouse on December 3 & 4, 2022.

  • Slideshow
  • Flickr Album
A family poses for a selfie during Family Weekend.

Family Weekend 2022

by Maria Stenzel and Jesse Gwilliam

From soccer and football, jazz to theater performances, hot chocolate and s'mores, Amherst College welcomed families to campus for a weekend of fun, food, and beautiful fall weather.

  • Slideshow
  • Flickr Album
President Elliott approaching the stage for his inauguration.

The President's Inauguration

by Maria Stenzel and Jesse Gwilliam

The inauguration of President Michael A. Elliott ’92 was held on October 28, 2022.

  • Slideshow
  • Inaugural Address
Four student hold a carved pumpkin.

Fall Festival 2022

by Maria Stenzel and Jesse Gwilliam

Candied apples + horse-drawn wagon rides + lobster rolls + live bluegrass music = Fall Festival 2022, now in its 9th year!

  • Slideshow
Jason Moran instructing students in a master class with Amherst College students.

Jason Moran: Here We Are

by Maria Stenzel

Pianist and composer Jason Moran visited campus as the first of four Presidential Scholars. His residency included class visits, master classes, and a concert with a pre-concert conversation.

  • Slideshow
  • Presidential Scholars
Three students hold up a poster that describes their summer STEM research.

STEMpunks: The Summer Research Experience

by Maria Stenzel

Text by Katharine Whittemore
As part of the 2022 Summer Science Undergraduate Research Fellowship program (SURF), a hundred-plus students did cool scientific studies over the summer. Nine students share their work.

  • Slideshow & Story
  • SURF Program
New roommates post for a photo together.

Orientation 2022

by Maria Stenzel and Jesse Gwilliam

Highlights of Orientation for the class of ‘26 -- photos, stories, facts about the class, and more.

  • Slideshow
  • Opening Convocation
  • DeMott Lecture
  • Facts about the Class of ’26
A man in a crane works on the outside of a buildiung.

Summer Renovations

by Maria Stenzel

From brickwork to wallpaper, to flooring, it's been a transformative summer on campus. Check out the range of renovations and repairs we've been working on.

  • Slideshow
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.

  • Slideshow
  • Flickr Album
  • Commencement Stories
  • Commencement Video
Class marshalls processing during commencement.

Commencement 2022 in Pictures

by Maria Stenzel and Haoran Tong ’23

Students, faculty, staff, and, most importantly, families came together to celebrate the achievements of their graduates during Commencement 2022.

  • Slideshow
  • Flickr Album
  • Commencement Story
  • Commencement by the Numbers
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.

  • Slideshow & Interviews
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.

  • Slideshow & Story
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.

  • Slideshow
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.

  • Slideshow
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.

  • Slideshow
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.

  • Slideshow
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.

  • Slideshow
  • Story

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Amherst in Pictures 2021
Amherst in Pictures 2020
Amherst in Pictures 2019
Amherst in Pictures 2018
Amherst in Pictures 2017
Amherst in Pictures 2016
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