Campus Police Log: Nov. 1 to 6 The latest installment of the Police Log, from Nov. 1 to Nov. 6, can be found here.
From Flowers to Forests: Research in Practice — Alumni Profile, Jessica Wright ’94 As a researcher for the US Forest Service, Jessica Wright ’94 now helps make the nation’s forests more resilient. But her path began more humbly, in a greenhouse overlooking Memorial Hill.
Soccer Dynasty? Men’s, Women’s Soccer Capture Back-to-Back NESCAC Titles The Men’s and Women’s soccer teams won their second NESCAC title in as many seasons this past weekend. The women’s team downed Bowdoin 2-1 and the men beat Tufts 1-0 to clinch NCAA Tournament berths. Both teams will now enter NCAA play this weekend with National Championship aspirations.
How a Writer Explores the Ocean’s Depths — Alumni Profile, Juli Berwald ’89 Once a math major and an accountant, science writer Juli Berwald ’89 has taken a winding path to connect with her true passion: telling stories about the ocean with a personal flair.
A 50-Year Journey of Journalism — Alumni Profile, Cullen Murphy ’74 Although Cullen Murphy ’74 is best known for his career at The Atlantic and Vanity Fair, he has also maintained strong ties to Amherst as an alum, serving, among other roles, as Chair of the Board of Trustees.
What Is Something Only Laurence Can Say? — Alumni Profile, Laurence Pevsner ’14 Even while serving as a speechwriter for ambassadors, celebrities, politicians, and CEOs of big companies, Laurence Pevsner ’14 makes space to exercise his own voice.
A Cleanly-Drawn Career: The Mind Behind “FoxTrot” — Alumni Profile, Bill Amend III ’84 From The Amherst Student newsroom, through the past 30 years (and counting) of “FoxTrot,” Bill Amend ’84 has made a life out of nerdy humor and creativity.