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Mammoth Moments in Miniature: April 2 to April 9

Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week's edition includes an update on the regional schools budget, a symposium honoring Professor of Black Studies Rhonda Cobham-Sander, and a talk on President Donald Trump's policies targeting higher education.

Campus Police Log: April 1 to April 7

The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from April 1 to April 7, can be found here.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Office in Hadley Faces Closure

The proposed closure of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Northeast Regional Headquarters in Hadley has drawn criticism from politicians and prompted concern for the welfare of local federal employees.

Amherst Community Protests to “Stand up for Democracy”

Amherst Community Protests to “Stand up for Democracy”

On Friday, approximately 50 students, faculty and staff, and town members gathered at the intersection of South Pleasant Street, College Road, and Northampton Road, to “stand up for democracy.”

Hadley Farmers Protest Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts

Hadley Farmers Protest Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts

On March 23, approximately 300 farmers demonstrated against Trump’s recent federal funding cuts in front of the Hadley Farm Museum. Demonstrators were joined by several policymakers, including U.S. House Representative Jim McGovern.

College Reacts to Department of Education Executive Order

College Reacts to Department of Education Executive Order

On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order beginning the shutdown of the Department of Education, which could impact the college’s funding for faculty research and financial aid processes.

Faculty Vote to Separate the Mathematics and Statistics Department

Faculty Vote to Separate the Mathematics and Statistics Department

On Friday, the faculty voted unanimously to separate the math and statistics department into two. The two departments are currently housed in the same department but have separate majors and faculty meetings.