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2024-2025

President Elliott Addresses Trump’s Orders at Faculty Meeting

President Elliott Addresses Trump’s Orders at Faculty Meeting

At the Feb. 7 faculty meeting, President Michael Elliott struck a defiant tone when outlining the college’s response to Trump’s executive orders. The meeting also included a faculty vote to change the academic course schedule for next fall.

Faculty Votes to Alter Course Schedule

Faculty Votes to Alter Course Schedule

On Friday, Amherst faculty approved a new course schedule that will include shorter courses and more available class times throughout the day. The changes aim to make better use of available classrooms while making certain courses more accessible to students.

College makes $2.5 million donation to the Town of Amherst

College makes $2.5 million donation to the Town of Amherst

On Thursday, the college made its largest donation to the Town of Amherst in recent years. Funds will be distributed to fire and police services, infrastructure, and the public school system, along with the construction of a new building.

AAS Votes to Dissolve Non-Profit Status

AAS Votes to Dissolve Non-Profit Status

At the AAS meeting last week, senators passed a resolution that seeks to end the group’s status as a non-profit corporation. The resolution promises to ease the legal burden on senators while improving the group’s efficiency.

Plimpton Residents Receive Mandatory Move-Out Order

Plimpton Residents Receive Mandatory Move-Out Order

Plimpton House residents received an email on Wednesday informing them of mandatory move-outs between now and March 21, the result of unusual mid-semester renovations.

College Does Not Plan to Adjust DEI Policies to Trump’s Orders

In the midst of Trump’s onslaught on DEI initiatives across the country, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) stated that they believe the college is fully compliant with federal law and that they do not plan on changing their current policies.

Genealogist Discusses Early Amherst Trustee’s Connection to Slavery

Genealogist Discusses Early Amherst Trustee’s Connection to Slavery

On Tuesday, Nicka Sewell-Smith, a renowned documentarian and genealogist, lectured on the financial ties to slavery of one of the college’s early founders.