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Students attending a seminar with Justice Ginsburg

Justice Ginsburg, Up Close

October 14, 2019 At this smaller afternoon event, hosted by Professor Austin Sarat, the Justice shared her thoughts about the most recent Supreme Court term.

Darryl Harper, Associate Professor of Music; Director of the Center for Humanistic Inquiry

Thinking Like a Humanist, In Any Context

October 02, 2019 The new director of Amherst's Center for Humanistic Inquiry sees similarities between humanities research and music performance.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Amherst College President Biddy Martin seated on stage

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Addresses Campus

October 04, 2019 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg joined Amherst College President Biddy Martin for an onstage conversation at Amherst College on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Watch video of the entire event.

“Sadly For Me, I’m a Monotone,” and Other Memorable Quotes from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Visit to Campus

October 07, 2019 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had much to share about her life and career during a conversation with Amherst President Biddy Martin on Oct. 3.

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.

Faculty being awarded honorary degrees during convocation

Convocation 2019: Celebrating the Liberal Arts

September 05, 2019 President Biddy Martin's welcome to the class of 2023 during Convocation 2019 was a celebration of the kind of education and community provided by Amherst College.

Student gather on the academic quad during orientation

Momentous Facts about Amherst’s Newest Mammoths

September 04, 2019 The number of military veterans, the percentage of students who are the first in their families to go to college, the importance of November 15 and other critical information about this year’s new students.

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