Event Spotlight: Amherst College Democracy Day

On Monday, students rejected the proposed Honor Code with an overwhelming majority. Ahead of the vote, College Council representatives organized a Q&A session to address concerns about the timing, communication, and reduction of student rights surrounding the proposed Honor Code.

With the release of new AI tools to students on Jan. 21, Provost and Dean of the Faculty Martha Umphrey discussed the college’s plans to address the role of technology in student academic lives and administrative systems.

Beginning Fall 2026, the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources will transition to a centralized student-staff hiring process. Student workers will either be assigned to a general overarching OICR position or serve as a liaison to a specific center.