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The new Science Center opened to the community on Friday, September 7, with an event celebrating student research. Attendees learned about the students’ projects, toured the building and enjoyed appetizers in the colorful common space. Photos by Maria Stenzel and Jiayi Liu. See more photos at https://amhrst.is/SURFPoster2018

There have been so many Snells with deep connections to Amherst that the archivists have come up with an new collective noun for the family: A strength of Snells. Read about how Reverend Thomas Snell, a Williams College trustee, helped found Amherst and how his son, Professor Ebenezer Strong Snell, was the first student ever admitted.

Today we announced that the College received a gift of $50 million from an anonymous donor as part of the comprehensive campaign, "Promise: The Campaign for Amherst’s Third Century."

Thanks to a $300k grant from National Endowment for the Humanities, and support from the College, a building important to Emily Dickinson's history will get a much-needed update.

Who knew #science could be so delicious? Pictured: Gummy worm “cultures,” grilled fruit cups, grilled veggies and rocket ship and dino cookies. Visit the new Science Center from 3-5 p.m. for food, a candy bar, science swag and fascinating presentations by the summer research students.

President Biddy Martin made use of the history in Johnson Chapel during Convocation when she spoke about the egalitarian origins of the Chapel, its significance to the College, and the presidents and trailblazers represented in oil paintings on its walls. https://amhrst.is/Convocation2018

Happy first day of classes, students! Design by Chloe Tausk '19E

How do you move several spectrometers, 525 zebrafish, a cryostat and a laser table worth approximately $1 million? Very carefully, of course. In this piece, we look into the complexities behind moving into the state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot Science Center.

Amherst's commitment to internship opportunities for undergraduates is strong—and only expected to grow. Here's where the program stands and what's planned next.

This frond from the genus Pecopteris (a.k.a. a fern) is one of over 1,000 fossil plant specimens in the Beneski Museum of Natural History collections. Find more amazing photos from the museum on Instagram @beneskimuseum. #fossilfriday

Did you know Ultimate can trace its origins to Amherst College? Jared Kass '69 talks about how his interest in frisbee helped lead to a whole new game.

The nearly 500 new Mammoths include 15 percent first-generation students, six military veterans and 58 dual citizens. They have taught English in Cambodia, photography to underprivileged youth, computer skills to seniors, and ballet and jazz to children living in a government community residence for refugees. Read more about the class and their accomplishments.

New students gathered in squads on Memorial Field. These small communities of first-years, each led by a returning student, will meet five times during Orientation and also in seminars throughout the fall semester.

Mammoths from all corners of the globe came to Amherst today for new student orientation and move-in day. Tusks up!

Mammoths from all corners of the globe came to Amherst today for new student orientation and move-in day. Tusks up!

The welcome crew of Julia Ralph, Naomi Truax, Olivia Grieger, Nat Shogren, Ben Yared, Meg Foye and Thomas D’Aprile is braving the heat to make sure everyone feels welcome to Amherst. Make sure to give them a shoutout as you go by!

Welcome to move-in day, new students! How is your first day going? #AmherstOrientation

A Mammoth welcome to orientation today! Design by Chloe Tausk ‘18E

Have you tried the new alumni directory? Some of the new features include: advanced searching by map, industry or keyword; detailed results with majors, employers and titles; and an improved mobile experience.

Some fantastic news for the Mead!