PVTA Announces New Link413 Bus System
PVTA, FRTA, and BRTA have launched a new long-distance bus system with routes connecting Pittsfield to North Adams, North Adams to Greenfield, and Greenfield to Northampton.
Esther Grisoni Segantini '28
Alum Speaks on Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Liberal Arts
On Thursday, the AI in the Liberal Arts (AILA) speaker series welcomed Ahmed Aly ’24 to discuss how a liberal arts education taught him innovation through more human lenses. Aly spoke on how his Amherst education inspired his development of voice-based AI tools to address communication barriers.
First-Year Senators Share New Campus Ideas
In interviews with The Student, recently elected first-year senators shared ideas they hope to bring to AAS this coming year. Projects included improving social engagement on the First-Year Quad, encouraging more events in the Powerhouse, and a “student ambassador program.”
Dining Services Unveil New Meal Plans for Fall 2025
This semester, students chose between five meal plan options. Rather than automatically being enrolled in “Gather Unlimited,” students were able to opt into three new plans: Gather Plus, Gather Select, and Gather Flex, while off-campus residents were offered the “Gather Connect” option.
College Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Visa Revocations
Last week, the college announced it had joined 85 other institutions in filing an amicus brief in federal court challenging the visa revocations of various international students across the country.
Town Celebrates Cultural Diversity with Global Village Festival
Last Saturday, town locals gathered at Amherst Regional Middle School to celebrate the inaugural Global Village Festival. The event was designed to celebrate Amherst’s cultural diversity and promote inclusivity within the community.
Proposed Town Budget Estimates $3 Million in Cuts for Public Schools
Budget cuts are expected for the town’s public schools in the wake of declining enrollment and rising costs. 17 teaching positions are expected to be eliminated as a result of the cuts.