2024-2025
Denise Francois — Racial History Project
Faculty Vote to End Triple Majors
Last December, the faculty voted to end triple majors starting with the class of 2029. The decision was made to prioritize breadth in every student’s curriculum and out of concern over the use of faculty time.
Town Members Protest Proposed Amherst Public School Budget Cuts
Support Our Schools (SOS) Amherst, a group of parents and volunteers, protested in town on Saturday over $3 million in proposed budget cuts to Amherst public schools.
College’s Anti-Discrimination Policies Not Affected by “Dear Colleague” Letter, Elliott Says
President Michael Elliott said that a Department of Education letter the college received last month instructing Amherst to end race-based policies does not have the force of law and has not caused the college to change any of its policies.
College Reverts Back to 2020 Title IX Regulations
In compliance with recent federal orders, the College announced that it would revert back to its 2020 Title IX regulations. The current interim policy has a narrower definition of sexual harassment and no longer covers discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Panel Discusses Effects of Trump Presidency on Amherst Students
An interdisciplinary panel addressed how Trump’s presidency will impact the lives of Amherst students throughout college and after graduation. Speakers focused on the future of the job market, everyday life choices, and individual freedoms.