Differing Definitions: Making Sense of the Demographic Data
Following the collapse of affirmative action, selective colleges have released racial statistics for their first-year classes — how are these demographics collected and reported?
Julia Gentin '26
Chantal Kordula ’94 Begins Term as Chair of the Board of Trustees
Kordula, who has been a member of the board for five years, aims to support the mission of the college and engage in open communication with students, faculty and staff during her six-year term as chair.
Isaac Bindman: A Quirky Academic and Biddy Martin’s Doppelganger
From his tea drinking habits to his academic interests, Isaac Bindman draws a lot from his heritage as a German, British Jew. But he owes his intelligent sense of humor, meticulousness, and genuine care for others to none other than himself.
President Addresses Protests and Police at Faculty Meeting
At the April 26 faculty meeting, Elliott said he could not commit to ruling out police presence at future protests, but said it would always be a last resort. He also announced this year’s honorary degree recipients.
Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools Recently Amended
Amherst educator Lamikco Magee filed a federal lawsuit against the district and its former and current leaders alleging retaliation and discrimination. The lawsuit comes after a wave of resignations and a district-wide Title IX investigation.
Resource Center Staff Protest Israel/Palestine Censorship
After the Women’s and Gender Center didn't publish a student employee’s column about reproductive health in Gaza, employees staged a walkout condemning censorship and demanding that the college investigate its financial ties to Israel and call for a ceasefire.
Yiddish Book Center President To Step Down After 45 Years
Aaron Lansky founded the Yiddish Book Center in 1980, after realizing the literature was endangered. He will be stepping down as president in June 2025, but will still stay on two more years as a senior adviser. Susan Bronson, executive director, will assume the presidency.