Get to Know the Class of 2028: Results from The Student’s First-year Survey The first-year class has made headlines for its demographic makeup, but we wanted to learn more about the 480 Mammoths new to campus this fall.
Fresh Faculty: George Abraham George Abraham is the English department’s 2024 Writer-in-Residence. They spoke to The Student about their poetic craft, passion for political activism, and commitment to building strong community during their time at Amherst.
Student Squared: Ayushi Panchal ’28 In a return to her series Student Squared, Managing Features Editor Eleanor Walsh ’25 talked to first-year Ayushi Panchal ’28 about Miami, neuroscience, and how she’s finding Amherst thus far.
An Open Letter on Presidential Statements President Michael Elliott clarifies his stance on providing statements that respond to world events.
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.
Exercises in Thought: I Ran a Relationship Advice Column at Amherst/I Fell in Love at Oxford Returning to their joint column Exercises in Thought, Joe Sweeney ’25 and Tim Carroll ’25 both contemplate love at and away from Amherst.