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Faculty Vote to Amend Statement of Academic and Expressive Freedom

Faculty Vote to Amend Statement of Academic and Expressive Freedom

In the wake of recent threats from the executive branch to colleges across the country, the faculty voted last Friday to amend the college’s statement on Academic and Expressive Freedom by emphasizing the college’s commitment to protecting these rights in the midst of governmental threats.

Local Libraries Facing Funding Cuts After Executive Order

Local Libraries Facing Funding Cuts After Executive Order

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 14, targeting federal funding to libraries and museums through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Local libraries are feeling the effects of the order, including Forbes Library of Northampton, which lost a $7,500 grant.

Provost Discusses the Effects of AI on the College

Provost Discusses the Effects of AI on the College

In a virtual conversation open to students, Provost and Dean of the Faculty Martha Umphrey discussed the challenges artificial intelligence poses to the college while also highlighting the innovative pedagogical methods the current moment could produce.

Mammoth Moments in Miniature: May 1 to May 8

Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes a blood drive hosted by Amherst Hillel and Baystate Health, the drop-off of Boomerang storage boxes, and the annual Emily Dickinson Poetry Walk.

Campus Police Log: April 29 to May 4

The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from April 29 to May 4, can be found here.

Elliott Outlines Priorities at “State of the College” Address

Elliott Outlines Priorities at “State of the College” Address

President Michael Elliott delivered his annual “State of the College” address at the AAS’ weekly meeting on Monday. Elliott discussed the pressure the college currently faces from the federal government while emphasizing the values he would like to see in the Amherst community.

Emily Dickinson Museum’s Federal Grant Revoked

Emily Dickinson Museum’s Federal Grant Revoked

The Emily Dickinson Museum announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services revoked its $117,000 federal grant, which it was originally awarded in September 2023. The museum was using the grant to digitize its collections.