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Fresh Faculty: Julia Scarborough

Fresh Faculty: Julia Scarborough

Julia Scarborough is a visiting assistant professor of classics. She received a B.A. in classics from Oxford University, an M.A. in art history from Courtauld Institute of Art and a Ph.D. in classical philology from Harvard University. Q: What attracted you to classics?A: My father started

New Technologies Expand Pedagogies in the Classroom

In a push for increased student engagement, some faculty members are embracing new technologies as a potential solution to problems with traditional methods of teaching. The effort comes in the midst of several technology-centered initiatives to “develop a better understanding of how best to educate [students] in a full range

Loeb Center Appointments Appear to Favor Finance Careers

Loeb Center Appointments Appear to Favor Finance Careers

Despite launching a new online platform for career guidance services, the Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning has and continues to draw criticism from students seeking guidance in industries outside of business and finance. The center’s new job recruitment platform, Handshake, allows students to sign up for appointments

Proposed Plan Could Tax College’s Endowment

Proposed Plan Could Tax College’s Endowment

Jay Gonzalez, the Democratic candidate for governor of Massachusetts, announced a proposal this month to impose a state tax on non-profit colleges and universities with endowments exceeding $1 billion, which would include Amherst. Gonzalez is running against Republican incumbent Charlie Baker in the Nov. 6 election. Gonzalez’s platform includes

Thoughts on Theses: David Green

Thoughts on Theses: David Green

David Green ’19E is a theater and dance major. His performance thesis examines biblical narratives. His thesis advisor is Associate Professor of Theater and Dance Ron Bashford. Q: What is your thesis about?A: My thesis is a theater and dance thesis about the relationship between God and humankind, specifically

College Sees Increase in New Faculty of Color

63 percent of new professors hired by the college in 2018 are people of color — 10 out of the total 16, Dean of Faculty Catherine Epstein reported, with two additional professors identifying as international. Last year, six of the 13 new professors hired for the tenure track were people of

ResLife Undergoes Structural Changes after Staff Turnover

After four of the five assistant directors of residential life (ADs) left the college over a two-month period this summer, the Office of Residential Life has undergone an organizational restructuring that will create at least six new positions. In past years, departmental duties were divided between a director of residential