“If one does not lie back & say to the moment, this is my moment, stay you are so fair, what will be one’s gain, dying? No: stay, this moment. No one ever says that enough.” —Virginia Woolf
May 28-June 1, 2025: Alumni returned to campus for multiple days of events, ranging from concerts to museum tours, lectures and conversations on a wide range of topics, poetry readings, yoga classes, receptions, and so much more.
May 25, 2025: Highlights from Commencement Weekend
May 6, 2025: Held on an evening after classes have ended, Senior Assembly is a traditional ceremony in which the Amherst College faculty honors the graduating students.
May 6, 2025: The Undergraduate Awards recognize the outstanding work of first-years, sophomores, and juniors throughout the year. Prizes are awarded in various areas of study, as well as for scholarship and citizenship.
- Photo Album
- Honoring the Undergrads (list of award winners, video, and photos)
April 9, 2025: Amherst’s new Student Center & Dining Commons, set to open in Fall 2026, will be a transformative space that redefines student life and community at Amherst. The construction photos and architectural renderings offer a sneak peek into the building and show the range of new spaces.
February 12, 2025: Students, staff and faculty volunteered at the Amherst Survival Center, Not Bread Alone and other providers in the town of Amherst.
February 5, 2025: Members of the Amherst community were invited to sign a timber panel that became a permanent part of the new Student Center & Dining Commons.
January 16, 2025: Three Amherst classes showcase the impact that students, faculty and staff can have on the community—and vice versa.
A round-up of photos highlighting events from 2024.
Everywhere you look, the brilliant colors of the fall season have taken over our campus.
November 1-3,2024: Family and friends of Amherst students gathered for a variety of activities, including open classes, museum tours, department receptions, lectures, literary readings, food, musical performances, comedy and so much more. Plus a special appearance of our Mammoth Mascot at the football game.
August 30 - September 2: Highlights from move-in day, resources fairs, wellbeing activities, a free yard sale, the DeMott lecture, Convocation, and more.