Dedicating A Life Beyond This World — Alumni Profile, Jeffery Hoffman ’66
From nights at the Amherst observatory to missions aboard the Space Shuttle, Jeffrey Hoffman ’66 turned space wonder into a lifelong pursuit of scientific discovery.
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Storytelling the Physical World — Alumni Profile, Karen Fox ’91
From science journalism to children’s books to dating advice writing, Karen Fox ’91 continues to embody the virtues of a true liberal arts student in her pursuit of intellectual exploration and accessibility.
From Stand-Up Comedy to John Oliver — Alumni Profile, Johnathan Appel ’16
Johnathan Appel ’16 was rejected from Gad’s House of Improv for four years. Now, he is an award-winning writer at “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
Daring to Chase the Perfect Musical Score — Alumni Profile, Mason Daring ’71
Honoring his college dreams of becoming a rock-and-roll star, Mason Daring ’71 has built a career composing music for big-time film directors.
Cementing Amherst’s Literacy Legacy — Alumni Profile, Lauren Groff ’01
With five novels, dozens of short stories, and countless awards under her belt, Lauren Groff ’01 doesn’t need any introduction. But underneath all this fame she remains a humble person and lifelong learner.
Before the Game: Analysis of the 2025 Homecoming Matchup
Managing Sports Editor Joey Supik ’27 provides a rundown of what you need to know before the 2025 Homecoming football game.
Provost, Professors Respond to Growing Grade Inflation Concerns
On Monday, Provost and Dean of Faculty Martha Umphrey spoke to the Association of Amherst Students regarding the state of grade inflation at Amherst, noting that the increasing prevalence of A’s means that grades no longer accurately reflect students’ standings.