Letter to the Editor: Keeping Amherst Accessible
Alumnus Leo Bernstein ’94 responds to recent campus debate over layoffs and budget cuts at Amherst College, urging students to consider the broader financial trade-offs facing the institution.
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Letter to the Editor: On Hampshire College’s Reality
Alumnus Ken Rosenthal ’60 defends Hampshire College’s recent financial standing, arguing that a strong alumni contribution is still in formation and shedding hope on the recent debate over the college’s future.
Letter to the Editor: On Immigration at the College
Hanna Bliss, Director of the Office of Immigration Services, and Scott Kinney, Assistant Director of H.R. Services unpack Amherst College’s argue that proactive guidance, resources, and community engagement are essential to protecting vulnerable populations amid nationwide immigration enforcement.
Letter to the Editor: Our College is in Danger
Alumni Tito Craige ’70, Alan Webber ’70, and Peter Dorman ’70 warn of federal overreach threatening liberal arts colleges, arguing that political interference in admissions, curricula, and faculty autonomy risks hollowing out institutions require collective defense from alumni and stakeholders.
“Data Stories and Data Myths”
Willard Long Thorp Professor of Economics Jessica Wolpaw Reyes interrogates Amherst’s admissions data practices, arguing that opacity conceals inequities and obstructs accountability.
Letter to the Editor: “Walking on the Woodside”
In this letter to the editor, the Woodside Children’s Center Board responds to an article originally published on April 30.
Letter to the Editor: on the Recent Faculty Meeting
Rachel and Michael Deutch Professor of Philosophy Alexander George condemns the circulation of a confidential faculty letter prior to last Friday’s faculty meeting in addition to the toxic environment fostered by Fizz.