AAS Candidate Statements for Vacant Spring 2026 Senators
Class of 2026 and 2027 candidates for the Association of Amherst Students’ vacancy senate elections on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14, have submitted their statements.
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Basu, Sitze Reflect on Implications of Academic Freedom in the Classroom
In a conversation moderated by President Michael Elliott, Professors Amrita Basu and Adam Sitze discussed challenges related to academic freedom, student involvement, and intellectual diversity among faculty.
PVTA Announces New Link413 Bus System
PVTA, FRTA, and BRTA have launched a new long-distance bus system with routes connecting Pittsfield to North Adams, North Adams to Greenfield, and Pittsfield to Northampton.
Mammoth Moments in Miniature: Feb. 11 to Feb. 16
Mammoth Moments in Miniature provides quick updates on campus happenings. This week’s edition includes PreFest, a Women’s and Gender Center Galentine’s Day Event, and a Jazz Ensemble Concert.
Police Log: Feb. 2 to Feb. 8
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Feb. 2 to Feb. 8, can be found here.
Students, Community Rally in National Shutdown Protest
Hundreds of students and community members joined in a day of protest on Friday, voicing their disappointment towards the Trump administration’s ongoing ICE activity nationwide.
Admin Addresses “Voices of the Class” Controversy
Over the course of two months, the college’s administration has taken action to support the students affected by recent media coverage of “Voices of the Class” by connecting them to resources such as the Office of Student Care and asking news outlets to blur student faces from photos and videos.