Centering Place in Writing and Publishing — Alumni Profile, Jennifer Acker ’00
At Amherst, Jennifer Acker ’00 was an anthropology major. Now, she considers questions about place and culture in her work as an editor and writer.
Kei Lim ’25
Trees, People, and the Pioneer Valley — Alumni Profile, Bob Saul ’80
Bob Saul ’80 wears many hats as a businessman, farmer, and writer. But saturating all of theses trades is a love for trees.
Board of Trustees Unanimously Votes Not to Divest
The Amherst College Board of Trustees has voted unanimously against divesting from companies that supply military equipment to the Israeli government.
Yasmin Hamilton: Climate Justice, Lentil Stew, and a Nugget of Serpentinite
Yasmin Hamilton ’24 has found themself drawn to water during their time at Amherst, though they only recently learned to swim. A passion for environmental care and a pull towards work that is “tactile” led them to geology.
Sam Spratford: At the Intersection of Theory and Practice
Whether in reporting for The Student, organizing, or moshing at hardcore shows, at the center of everything Sam Spratford ’24 does is a genuine care for and curiosity about the world.
Two-thirds of Faculty Vote in Favor of Divestment Resolution
The nonbinding resolution calls for the college to divest from weapons companies that support Israel’s war in Gaza. The vote came a week after the AAS passed a similar resolution calling for divestment from a larger set of corporations.
Over 130 Arrested During UMass Encampment
Police declared an unlawful assembly, tearing down tents and pushing protesters to the ground at the encampment on May 7.