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One of the premier liberal arts colleges in the United States, enrolling some 1,800 talented, energetic and diverse young people.

Amherst, Massachusetts
Amherst.edu
Beigetreten Dezember 2008
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  1. vor 52 Minuten

    Amherst has been home to many poets over the years, but it was also the location of one of the most powerful speeches ever delivered about poetry. Happy Poetry Month to all of the bards among us--may you continue to remind us of the beauty in our world during this difficult time.

    "When power leads men towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations... For art establishes the basic human truth which must serve as the touchstone of our judgment." President John F. Kennedy, Amherst College, October 26, 1963 Happy National Poetry Month
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  2. vor 9 Stunden

    In an opinion piece published today, Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought Professor Austin Sarat examines a question on the minds of many during the COVID-19 crisis: Is American democracy dying?

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  3. vor 12 Stunden

    Some numbers related to remote work meetings and classes that have taken place over the past few months. (Hat-tip to Chief Information Officer David Hamilton, who shared these stats.) A picture is worth a thousand words indeed.

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  4. 1. Apr.

    Bring a piece of Amherst to your remote workstation! Pick a campus photo or an image of a certain mammal as your Zoom virtual background or computer wallpaper.

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  5. 30. März

    What is it like to be in Europe during the COVID-19 outbreak? Spanish professor Sara Brenneis, currently on sabbatical in Spain, talks about the situation in Madrid.

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  6. 27. März

    While social distancing recommendations were observed, this visitor apparently did not get the memo that only essential staff members are allowed on campus right now. Video credit: Amherst College Police Sergeant Jeffrey Edwards and Officer Jessica Kirby.

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  7. 27. März

    A new book by Prof Aneeka Henderson takes a look at fiction by such authors as Terry McMillan and Sister Souljah, music by Anita Baker and films like The Best Man, as well as the role legislation played in fostering myths about African American families.

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  8. 26. März

    Now that social distancing is the new normal, college admissions staffers have had to roll with the reality of selling their institutions from afar, said Amherst Dean of Admission Cate Zolkos in a recent piece about long-distance campus visits.

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  9. 25. März

    Last week, Amherst helped fund students as they transitioned to remote learning. But donors chipped in too: More than $130K has been raised for a COVID-19 ‌support‌ ‌fund! The biggest gift? $100K from the Amherst student government.

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  10. 25. März

    Just before COVID-19 prompted the College to shift to remote learning, an Amherst professor collaborated with a student on a new, boundary-breaking project for religious studies scholars.

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  11. 23. März

    This afternoon, Amherst President Biddy Martin announced that the usual "in-person" graduation ceremony this year will be rescheduled. "We will find the best time and the right way to make a meaningful Commencement happen for you," she wrote in an email.

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  12. 20. März

    Why should we care about the annual World Happiness Report during a global pandemic? Psychology professor Catherine Sanderson gives her thoughts in a New York Times story on the topic.

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  13. 19. März

    Amherst professors—from geology, theater, chemistry and music—are creatively gearing up for remote learning.

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  14. 18. März

    Be well, Mammoths. Amherst misses you already.

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  15. 18. März

    The days were gray this past week as as our students left campus. Here's a glimpse of a few moments that took place on the quad. (FWIW, we had highly encouraged the practice of social distancing at that point, so it was the students who opted instead for warm hugs.)

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  16. 17. März

    Happy St. Patrick's Day, Mammoths! May all the luck be with you today. Gif by Emily Ye '20

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  17. 16. März

    Yesterday evening, President Biddy Martin made the announcement that Amherst is transitioning to a remote work model in order to contribute to the effort to stem the COVID-19 outbreak. See the College's website for more details.

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  18. 14. März

    Happy Pi Day, Mammoths! Gif by Emily Ye '20

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  19. 13. März

    Amherst College responds to the reports of the use of a racial slur on campus: "The administration continues aggressively to investigate [this matter and] problems that go beyond this particular incident."

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  20. 13. März

    Looking for information about packing and moving, finances, storage or working remotely? Check the College's regularly updated COVID-19 website for details.

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