College Publishes Admissions Statistics for Class of 2029
Amherst received a record-high 15,818 applications and admitted 1,175 applicants, an acceptance rate of about 7%. Final enrollment statistics will be released in the fall.
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College’s Anti-Discrimination Policies Not Affected by “Dear Colleague” Letter, Elliott Says
President Michael Elliott said that a Department of Education letter the college received last month instructing Amherst to end race-based policies does not have the force of law and has not caused the college to change any of its policies.
AAS Votes to Dissolve Non-Profit Status
At the AAS meeting last week, senators passed a resolution that seeks to end the group’s status as a non-profit corporation. The resolution promises to ease the legal burden on senators while improving the group’s efficiency.
Construction to Begin on New Town Elementary School
Two elementary schools in Amherst are set to be replaced by the new Fort River Elementary School, which contractors will begin construction on this month.
Conservative Historian Sir Niall Ferguson Discusses Trump, Information Networks in Final Point/Counterpoint Event
The eminent historian discussed themes from his most recent books about networks and catastrophes while arguing that portrayals of Trump as a fascist are mistaken.
Students Rally in the Wake of Trump’s Victory
At a rally on the quad on Friday, students shared outrage over Trump’s victory and fear about the implications of his second term, while also calling for resistance and hope.
From Memorial Field to the MLB — Alumni Profile, Dave Jauss ’80
After starting his career as an assistant coach at Amherst, Dave Jauss ’80 spent over two decades coaching Major League Baseball.