Letter to the Editor: Keeping Amherst Accessible
Alumnus Leo Bernstein ’94 responds to recent campus debate over layoffs and budget cuts at Amherst College, urging students to consider the broader financial trade-offs facing the institution.
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Managing Opinion Editor Caroline Flinn ’28 dissects the rising cost of attending Amherst College, arguing that the institution’s nearly six-figure tuition reflects a pattern of misplaced priorities that leave student-facing programs and workers underfunded.
Hadley Lays Off 12 Employees to Close Budget Gap
As of last Thursday, the Town of Hadley closed its $1.48 million budget gap by losing a net of 6 full positions and laying off 12 employees. The cuts are also anticipated to impact funding for public schools and other town departments.
Student Affairs Eliminates Four Leadership Roles Amid Budget Constraints
Four staff positions across college resource centers and Religious and Spiritual Life have been eliminated as part of a long-term restructuring to address budget constraints and better respond to student needs.
Winterfest Canceled Due to Budget Restrictions
Due to the current economic environment — higher interest rates, ongoing inflation, and political uncertainties — which affects the College’s operating budget, the Winter Festival is canceled this year. The festival was established in 2012 and sponsored by the Office of the President.
Jones Library Receives First Under-Budget Bid for Renovation Project
The bid clears the way for the project to move forward, but a new wrinkle in the project’s historic review process could lead to additional delays.