Campus Police Log: Sept. 13 to 18
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Sept. 13 to 18, can be found here.
News
Budget Cuts Take Effect Across Campus
Reductions initiated last spring have forced departments across campus to find room in their budgets. Notable changes include scaled-back orientation activities and the end of the college’s contract with Xfinity on Campus.
Former Amherst Schools Superintendent Michael Morris ’00 Reflects on Resignation
Michael Morris ’00 resigned from his role as superintendent of Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools following reported mistreatment of LGBTQ students in the district. After seven years in the position, Morris reflected on his tenure in an interview with The Student.
Amherst Welcomes Record Number of First Generation Students
The class of 2027 has a record number of first generation college students. While administration and staff endeavor to provide them with a variety of resources, students report being underinformed.
After End of Affirmative Action, College Reckons With Diversity
This summer, the Supreme Court ruled that colleges can no longer practice race-conscious admissions. Amherst is grappling with the decision’s implications, which could result in lower racial diversity among future classes.
Faculty Vote To Release, Discuss Data on Athletic Recruitment Policies
In response to the Supreme Court’s overruling of affirmative action, faculty urges for more transparency around athletic admissions.
Lyceum Offers New Classrooms, Offices, Common Spaces
The new building, which blends modern construction materials with classic New England architecture, will house the history department and the Center for Humanistic Inquiry.