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Letter to the Editor: The Loss of the Arabic Language Program

Alumnus Sasha Heywood ’25 examines the end of Arabic language instruction at Amherst, arguing that the decision reflects uneven institutional support and a troubling erosion of liberal arts commitments in practice.

Office Hours: Stories and Worlds with Professor Ilan Stavans

Hosts Briana Bao ’28 and Rita Xing ’28 have a delightful conversation with Lewis-Sebring Professor of Humanities and Latin American and Latino Culture Ilan Stavans to discuss his academic and personal journey navigating the worlds of Spanish, Yiddish, Hebrew, and English.

Translating Across Campuses: The Five College Center Platforming Under-Instructed Languages

Translating Across Campuses: The Five College Center Platforming Under-Instructed Languages

Amid cuts to language programs across the country, opportunities for a solution might be in our backyard. Managing Features Editor Belaine Mamo ’27 spoke to the director of the Five College Center for the Study of World Languages for more information on its beginnings, functions, and future.