College Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Visa Revocations

Last week, the college announced it had joined 85 other institutions in filing an amicus brief in federal court challenging the visa revocations of various international students across the country.

Town Celebrates Cultural Diversity with Global Village Festival

Last Saturday, town locals gathered at Amherst Regional Middle School to celebrate the inaugural Global Village Festival. The event was designed to celebrate Amherst’s cultural diversity and promote inclusivity within the community.

Proposed Town Budget Estimates $3 Million in Cuts for Public Schools

Budget cuts are expected for the town’s public schools in the wake of declining enrollment and rising costs. 17 teaching positions are expected to be eliminated as a result of the cuts.

Journalist Gershom Gorenberg Discusses Crisis of Israeli Democracy

The Israeli journalist discussed the history of his country’s institutions to trace the roots of its democratic crisis.

ACTS Program Adjustments lead to Decreases in Wait Times and Frustrations

After a challenge-laden rollout, the Amherst College Textbooks (ACTS) program initiated a variety of changes for this semester. As a result, students described acquiring course materials and textbooks this week as a far more efficient experience than in the fall.

College Hosts Panel on Implications of Trump’s Immigration Policies

Experts from inside and outside the college gathered to advise international students on the incoming changes to the immigration landscape under Trump.

Historian Explores the Indian Removal Act and its Consequences

Claudio Saunt, a University of Georgia historian, gave the annual Hugh Hawkins lecture. He described the 1830 Indian Removal Act as the first truly modern mass deportation and described his efforts to “reinscribe” the memory of its victims.