College Unveils New Major “Strategic Illusionism” Beginning Fall 2025

Amherst has introduced its newest major, “Strategic Illusionism,” which starts next semester. The major is intended to better prepare students for the current job market.

Sitze, Elliott, Discuss Academic Freedom in the Wake of Trump’s Inauguration

In a webinar open to students on Monday, Professor of Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought Adam Sitze defined academic freedom, explored its history, and discussed the ways in which it can be protected in today’s political age.

UMass Scholar Discusses Islamophobia in Higher Education and Beyond

Musbah Shaheen, an assistant professor of higher education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, lectured on the many incarnations of Islamophobia at U.S. colleges, government institutions, and culture more broadly.

Professors Break Down the Causes and Consequences of Trump’s Victory

The morning after the election, a panel of professors analyzed the sources of Trump’s victory: inflation, a growing distaste for the “liberal elite,” and a populist tide across the world.

Schuyler Bailar, First Trans Man to Compete in Division I, Speaks on Campus

At an event hosted by the Queer Athlete Alliance, Bailar, who swam on Harvard’s men’s team, talked about his upbringing, experience transitioning, and the “trans panic” in sports.

College Mourns Russian Professor Boris Wolfson

Prolific Russian scholar and beloved professor Boris Wolfson died this summer. Students and colleagues remember his wisdom, wittiness, and appreciation for the arts.

REW and Campus Community Celebrate Pi Day with Pie

In honor of Pi Day, the ​​Department of Residential Engagement and Wellbeing hosted the college’s first annual Pi Day celebration, a scavenger hunt that offered pie as a reward for locating Pi symbols placed around campus.