Features

Whether it’s through Intersections Dance Company, Amherst’s Ukrainian community, or the Physics & Astronomy department, Katya Havryshchuk has given back to the college in many ways.

Avi Helft has mastered the art of listening. From storytelling to faith to a capella, he thrives in the spaces between questions and answers. He moves through the world shaping stories, rather than just living in them.

Re-interpreting silence as an interdisciplinary mode of expression, Rebekah Hong has immersed herself in Amherst’s community of Khmer Rouge survivors, and will soon travel the world to expand her research.

Hedley Lawrence-Apfelbaum is a Marshall Scholar and future Harvard Law student who blends classic sensibilities with modern complexity — bridging eras, faiths, and perspectives to shape a reimagined vision of American leadership.

Nora Lowe’s storytelling instinct, paired with admirable rigor, has given Amherst — and the wider world — a writer to watch, read, and learn from. She is indefatigable!

From residence halls to emergency calls, Alexa Martinez has built her Amherst experience around being there for those around her, dedicating her time to mentorship, teaching, and service.