College Anticipates 15 Percent Budget Cut
All college departments and divisions have been asked to cut their budgets by 15 percent for the 2024 fiscal year in the wake of a decrease in the college’s endowment.
College News
Panel Reflects on Future of Race in Admissions
The college hosted a panel discussion on race in admissions on Thursday, March 2. Speakers included Ryan Park ’05 — who argued on behalf of the UNC’s admissions policy in one of the cases before the Supreme Court — and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Matthew McGann.
AAS Hears Findings on College’s Connections to Slavery
A researcher hired by the college to examine Amherst’s racial history and economic ties to slavery up to and through the 1860s, Mike Jirik, outlined highlights of his findings thus far at the regular meeting of The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) on Feb. 27.
AAS Candidate Statements for Special Elections Spring 2023
The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) will hold elections for one senator for the class of 2023, one senator for the class of 2024, and one senator for transfer students this Thursday, March 9. The students listed have announced their candidacies for these elections.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: March 1 to March 7
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on notable campus news that has occurred since the last issue. In this week’s installment: the demise of AmherstBussin, updates to the Mammoth Meals app, and more.
Campus Police Log: Feb. 28 to March 6
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Feb. 28 to March 6, can be found here.
Fizz Captures Attention, Draws Criticism
The arrival of Fizz, a college-oriented and anonymous social-media app, has garnered praise for its community-building potential, but some are concerned by its failure to moderate objectionable content.