Exit Letter: Ethan Exits
Managing News Editor Ethan Neuschwander ’25 reflects on his time working for The Student and how the newspaper helped him find his community on campus.
Ethan Neuschwander '25
Amherst College Store Celebrates a Soft Opening
The new store, housed in the old A.J. Hastings storefront on South Pleasant Street, primarily offers college merchandise, including a number of new designs. It also sells school supplies, snacks, and even printers.
College Announces New Director of Dining Services
The college will welcome Bill Connor, former director of acclaimed dining programs at Westfield State University and Johns Hopkins University, as the new director of dining services, effective March 29.
Northampton’s Iron Horse Music Hall to Reopen in May
The Iron Horse, long one of the Pioneer Valley’s most popular music halls, will be reopening for the first time in four years on May 1.
Hampshire College Opens Its Doors to Florida Students
Hampshire College is immediately accepting all transfers from New College of Florida, a school with a similarly exploratory approach to education, after Governor Ron DeSantis upended the school’s leadership.
Trustees Begin Publishing Meeting Summaries
Summaries of the Board of Trustees’ meetings will be publicly available from this point forward. The change comes as a compromise amid a push to elect a student representative to the board.
Siddhartha V. Shah Begins Tenure as New Mead Director
Siddhartha V. Shah assumed the position of John Wieland 1958 director of the Mead Art Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 15. In addition to overseeing the typical duties of a museum director, Shah hopes to create a welcoming and diverse space that reflects the community it serves.