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College to Cover Costs of Course Materials at New Bookstore

College to Cover Costs of Course Materials at New Bookstore

A new initiative providing all course materials to students at no up-front cost was announced to the faculty on Nov. 7. The materials will be distributed out of the former A.J. Hastings storefront, which the college plans to lease.

Reflecting on Two Years of Education Studies

Reflecting on Two Years of Education Studies

Two years after the creation of the Education Studies program at Amherst, Contributing Writer Guilherme Santos ’24 reflects on how the program has built community and opportunities for engaging in the study of education.

Faculty View, Discuss Data on Athletic Recruitment

Faculty View, Discuss Data on Athletic Recruitment

At their most recent meeting, faculty were presented data about athletic recruiting and its impact on the college’s admissions process. A productive discussion ensued, according to those present.

Letter to the Editor: In Support of Amherst Athletics

Faculty Athletic Representative Leah Schmalzbauer and Faculty Liason to Men’s Soccer Christopher Durr defend the value of athletics and the work that the department has done to achieve diversity goals in a letter to the editor.

After End of Affirmative Action, College Reckons With Diversity

After End of Affirmative Action, College Reckons With Diversity

This summer, the Supreme Court ruled that colleges can no longer practice race-conscious admissions. Amherst is grappling with the decision’s implications, which could result in lower racial diversity among future classes.

Faculty Vote To Release, Discuss Data on Athletic Recruitment Policies

Faculty Vote To Release, Discuss Data on Athletic Recruitment Policies

In response to the Supreme Court’s overruling of affirmative action, faculty urges for more transparency around athletic admissions.

On the Educational Value of Diversity

In the wake of a Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action, the college’s faculty argue that diversity is crucial for education, in a letter signed by 144 faculty members.