Amherst Books Expects to Lose $100K Due to College Book Program

After negotiations between the college and Amherst Books failed to reach an agreement, Amherst College is set to open a book distribution center in town. Amherst Books expects to lose significant business.

Town Adopts Bylaw Protecting Access to Gender-affirming Care

Town employees and staff cannot disclose identifying information about people using gender-affirming services, as confirmed by a recent town bylaw.

College Remembers Gerald Penny ’77

In a ceremony on the 50th anniversary of his death in Pratt Pool, the college community remembered Gerald Penny ’77, who drowned during a college-mandated swimming test.

Endowment Declines 10 Percent Amid Nationwide Inflation

The college’s endowment declined 10 percent over the 2022 fiscal year due to high inflation, which is also increasing the college’s operating costs. The administration indicated that they expect to have to make cuts in the next few years as a result.

College Community Anticipates Likely End of Affirmative Action

On Oct. 31, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases concerning race-conscious admissions. Community members spoke about the potential impact that the court’s decision, which is expected to overturn precedent, would have on the college’s efforts to promote diversity. 

College Community Celebrates Inauguration of Michael Elliott ’92 as 20th President

On Oct. 28, students, faculty, alumni, and other members of the college community gathered to watch the inauguration of Michael Elliott ’92 as the 20th president of the college.

Loeb Center Hosts Workshop as Part of Social Impact Initiative

On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Loeb Center hosted a workshop providing students with guidance on how to begin pursuing a socially impactful career. The workshop was part of a broader push toward increasing resources for students interested in public service or nonprofit work.

McCaffrey Room To Transition From Meeting Space to Student Affairs Hub

Starting this semester, the McCaffrey Room is no longer available for use by students, as it will soon transition to being used by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) to provide a number of practical and informational services to students.