Sarah Wu: Embodying the Liberal Arts
Sarah Wu’s intellectual curiosity, passion for community building, and commitment to education have been the root of her long lasting impact on the Amherst Community.
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Anna Baxter: Mentor, Role Model On and Off the Rink
Leading the women’s hockey team to both NCAA and NESCAC championships while completing an experimental thesis, Anna Baxter has demonstrated an impressive dedication that inspired her teammates and professors alike.
Stormie King: Challenge Yourself, Make Art, Get to Work
Brave, passionate, and dedicated, Stormie King ’25 is the true embodiment of what an artist should be: devoted to her craft, ready to experiment, try new things, and never willing to give up on what they truly love to do.
Shreya Joshi: Open-Minded Approaches to Learning
No matter what she does — or where she goes — Shreya Joshi navigates new experiences with empathy and a drive for learning.
Oren Tirschwell: Cultivating Community through Cello, Calculation, and Collaboration
Whether it’s his interdisciplinary research on gun violence, his incredible cello performances, or even his efforts in bringing Tandem Bagels back to Val, Oren Tirschwell’s presence has been invaluable in improving Amherst’s community.
Caly van Leeuwen: Sculpting Hybrid Forms
Inspired by their fondness for nature and animals, Caly van Leeuwen explores the way humans interact with the non-human world in their thought-provoking art.
Dustin Copeland: Finding Purpose in the Process
From his English thesis, to his time at The Student, to the community he’s found at the Zü, Dustin Copeland’s time at Amherst has been shaped by finding the work that feels integral to who he is — and the people that share that devotion.