Embracing Questions, Pursuing Truth — Alumni Profile, Elena Boley ’92
A medical officer in the Division of Urology, Obstetrics, and Gynecology at the FDA, Dr. Elena Boley ’92 has learned to embrace the grey.
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From the Field to the Publishing Room: A Life in Literature — Alumni Profile, Niko Pfund ’87
From Iain Banks to Toni Morrison, Niko Pfund ’87’s lifelong interactions with literature have inspired his passion for communicating ideas through publishing.
From the NESCAC to the Major Leagues — Alumni Profile, Jared Banner ’07
Jared Banner ’07 spends life grounded in the present, learning as much as he can every day. In doing so, Banner has become the latest to join a long list of Amherst alumni serving in the most influential front office roles in Major League Baseball.
Fighting for Human Rights on the World Stage — Alumni Profile, Megan Carroll ’02
The seed for Megan Carroll’s ’02 passion for international service was planted in early childhood and has followed her through Amherst to her job today.
As Val Fully Reopens, Staffing Shortages Limit Options
Valentine Dining Hall returned to full capacity on Oct. 20. While students are ecstatic about the return of lively Val, staffing shortages have resulted in a dearth of food options for students with dietary restrictions.
Women’s Soccer Downs Trinity in NESCAC Playoffs
Women's soccer earned a NESCAC playoff victory in the team's Oct. 30 matchup against Trinity. The game was a rematch of the previous Tuesday, when the Mammoths won another thrilling bout.
It's No Time for Speaking Cuts
In a public letter, a group of 12 students form the Students for Public Speaking argues against the cancellation of the college’s annual public speaking contest, asserting that public speaking is important to a liberal arts education and the the success of Amherst students in their futures.