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Thinking the Humanities: A CHI Cheat Sheet

Thinking the Humanities: A CHI Cheat Sheet

The Center for Humanistic Inquiry (CHI) is a hub for those interested in the humanities at Amherst to gather and explore their scholarship. The Student digs into the mission of the center and the importance of its programming, which includes weekly Wednesday salons.

Mount Holyoke College To Phase Out German, Russian Majors

Mount Holyoke College To Phase Out German, Russian Majors

The Academic Priorities Committee at Mount Holyoke has motioned to discontinue the college’s German and Russian language programs, citing material constraints. Students have mobilized against the proposal, and Amherst German and Russian faculty also worry that foreign language is being devalued.

A Humanities Haven?

The Editorial Board considers Amherst’s relationship to and role within the current crisis of the humanities.

Myth-Busting the Starving Artist: Reflections from AHA Program

Myth-Busting the Starving Artist: Reflections from AHA Program

Contributing Writer Morry Ajao ’26 recounts her experience in the Arts and Humanities in Action program, which raised her hopes for a career in the arts amidst a society preoccupied with financial security.