David Kirp ’65 Stonewall Prize — Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender Studies

Ahead of its anticipated fall opening, the college offered editors of The Student a sneak peek of the new Student Center and Dining Commons (SCDC). The tour provided details of the space and interesting facts about its construction.

After announcing its fall 2026 closure, Hampshire College staff, faculty, and alumni launched an emergency relief fund for approximately 250 employees whose positions will end without severance pay. The fund will help provide immediate financial assistance and support for job searches.

In an interview with The Student, Superintendent of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Dr. Ericilda Ximora Herman discussed the budget deficits that the region faces and the plan to merge Amherst Regional High School and Middle School.