Alexis Scalese: Asserting Indigeneity at Amherst and Beyond A dedicated researcher, thoughtful friend, and driven activist, Alexis Scalese has been an instrumental force in the creation of an assertive Native American presence on campus.
German Giammattei: A Legend on and off the Pitch Though perhaps the best player in the history of Amherst men’s soccer, German Giammattei is better described as a humble teammate and a phenomenal friend.
Joelle Crichlow: Leading the Charge to Make Change Guided by a passion for changemaking and a commitment to making Amherst a better place, Joelle Crichlow has done just that — and she will continue to effect positive change wherever her path takes her.
Audrey Rosevear: Leaping to Topology, Theater, and Transitioning Audrey Rosevear has spent her time at Amherst devoted to her passions of mathematics and theater, all while embarking on a personal journey to come out as trans.
Sebastian Son: Storytelling Through Song Whether he’s performing onstage, writing behind the scenes, or simply being a steadfast friend, Sebastian Son has made innumerable contributions to the Amherst arts community.
Rebecca Picciotto: Stewarding Stories With Care and Perspective Rebecca Picciotto has a deep passion for connecting with people through journalism. But she also understands just where journalism can fall short.
Accessing Amherst: Stories of Current Admissions Pathways In the second installment of this series, The Student explores how diversity initiatives have constructed today’s student body. Several student stories shine light on the way that students and their experiences with the college process relate to the institution’s changes in access over time.