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2025-2026
College Discontinues Arabic Language Courses
Amherst College will no longer offer Arabic instruction, citing the Five College Provosts’ unanimous vote to terminate the Five College Arabic Language Initiative. The decision was made primarily due to low enrollment.
Dining Provides New Look Into SCDC, Val Updates
Assistant Director of Dining Manny Lezama and Executive Chef Colin Hoyt addressed AAS to provide updates on the current state of dining, including upcoming pop-up events at Val, and to outline the features of dining and Grab-n-Go at the upcoming SCDC.
Campus Summer Programs to Continue Amid Uncertainty
College preparations to transition dining operations over the summer sparked concerns about the cancellation of summer programs like SURF, with uncertainty about the college’s ability to support student dining. The administration confirmed summer operations will continue as planned.
Campus Police Log: Oct. 20 to Oct. 27
The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Oct. 20 to Oct. 27, can be found here.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Oct. 29 to Nov. 4
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes STEM-vember, a poetry reading, trick or treating, a Halloween-themed twerkshop, and a comedy performance.
New School Year Brings Changes in First-Year Advising
The college adopted a new first-year advising process for the class of 2029, shifting to in-person group meetings held during orientation. Managing News Editors Dylan Vrins ’26 and Anna Wang ’28 spoke to administrators and students about the motivations behind this change and initial reactions.