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Alumni elect Bernstein '63 to board of trustees

Bernstein brings both entrepreneurial and community service experience to the board of trustees. He also has a long history of service to the College, including time as class president. “I have been very active in education and in Amherst-related activities for a long time,” he said. “However, I can’t

Zukiewicz champions women's rights

Teaching America After an unforgettable four years at the College, Zukiewicz has decided to spend the next two years working for Teach for America, a program that sends teachers into high-need public schools across the country. She will be placed in an elementary school in New York City teaching bilingual

Martinez commits herself to public policy

Exploring Social Awareness Martinez first got involved with community service in high school. Hailing from the Bronx in New York, her community allowed her many opportunities for social service. Although Martinez loved all of the service prospects and cultural events, she craved something more. She hoped to raise social awareness

Coffey shapes future of college athletics

Coffey’s success can be in part attributed to his work ethic. A member of the men’s soccer team, Coffey has twice overcome career ending injuries. Sophomore year Coffey had the opportunity to start at stopper for the injured Ryan Goodband ’02 and despite a banged up knee, Coffey

Women's soccer highlights strong fall

Women’s Soccer Women’s soccer rebounded from a sub-par 2002 to win the NESCAC Championship and advance to the NCAA Regional Championship game. The Jeffs’ marvelous late-season run-highlighted by an 11-game unbeaten streak which included a 22-3 scoring edge over opponents and two penalty kick playoff victories-ended in a

Men's hoops leads way in winter

Men’s Basketball The men’s basketball team ended an impressive season with its first-ever trip to the Div. III Final Four. The Jeffs were ranked as high as first in the nation and finished the year ranked fourth in the country by D3hoops.com. While advancing to the Final

Spring teams make splash nationally

Women’s Tennis The women’s tennis team had one of its best seasons ever, advancing to the NCAA finals for the first time since 1999 before falling to Emory University. Amherst tied with Williams College for the conference title and Kristen Raverta ’06 took the conference singles championship outright.