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Hampshire College Opens Its Doors to Florida Students

Hampshire College Opens Its Doors to Florida Students

Hampshire College is immediately accepting all transfers from New College of Florida, a school with a similarly exploratory approach to education, after Governor Ron DeSantis upended the school’s leadership.

Campus Police Log: March 7 to March 20

The latest installment of the Police Log, from March 7 to March 20, can be found here.

College Anticipates 15 Percent Budget Cut

College Anticipates 15 Percent Budget Cut

All college departments and divisions have been asked to cut their budgets by 15 percent for the 2024 fiscal year in the wake of a decrease in the college’s endowment.

Panel Reflects on Future of Race in Admissions

Panel Reflects on Future of Race in Admissions

The college hosted a panel discussion on race in admissions on Thursday, March 2. Speakers included Ryan Park ’05 — who argued on behalf of the UNC’s admissions policy in one of the cases before the Supreme Court — and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Matthew McGann.

AAS Hears Findings on College’s Connections to Slavery

AAS Hears Findings on College’s Connections to Slavery

A researcher hired by the college to examine Amherst’s racial history and economic ties to slavery up to and through the 1860s, Mike Jirik, outlined highlights of his findings thus far at the regular meeting of The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) on Feb. 27.

AAS Candidate Statements for Special Elections Spring 2023

The Association of Amherst Students (AAS) will hold elections for one senator for the class of 2023, one senator for the class of 2024, and one senator for transfer students this Thursday, March 9. The students listed have announced their candidacies for these elections.

Mammoth Moments in Miniature: March 1 to March 7

Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on notable campus news that has occurred since the last issue. In this week’s installment: the demise of AmherstBussin, updates to the Mammoth Meals app, and more.