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A woman gestures with her hands the size of a fossil bone to a child who listens

Rocks, Bones and Other Mysterious Objects

November 18, 2019 You never know what you might find in your yard, or in the forest, or on the beach while you’re out for a walk. But there’s a group of scientists at Amherst College who want to help you figure out what that mystery object is.
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On College Radio, A Home for Student Voices

November 14, 2019 What do Cardi B’s autograph, a 1979 Neil Young album and Amherst College all have in common? WAMH, the radio station that’s a platform for student creativity.
Student gather in a lounge decorated with international flags

A Whole New Español

November 07, 2019 Many changes are in store for those who study Spanish, from language learning to cultural studies and more.
Interior of the Mead Museum, showing the Starting Something New exhibit.

The Mead Generation

October 24, 2019 Curator David Little explains why contemporary art matters to today’s students—and talks up the museum’s new show of new art.
Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble

A Kaleidoscope of Talent

September 24, 2019 Amherst’s choral director taps into her talented peer network to show students how inclusive the classical music scene can and should be.
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