Revolutionizing Education. Reimagining the Future.
Since 1970, we've been transforming how college works and (re)defining how progress is made. Known as the original disruptors of higher education, we've scrapped generic models of learning, empowering you to address urgent issues, be unbounded in your studies, and entrepreneurial in your academic journey.
Burning Questions. Bold Solutions.
Our collaborative approach to learning allows us to urgently tackle our world's most complex challenges. At Hampshire, you're guided by esteemed and expert faculty members as you pursue your individual questions, generate original research, and prepare to make lasting impact.
Karim Barrett 23F Explores Queer Identity Through Theater and Afrofuturism
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Mia Sullivan F22 Digs Into Hampshire’s Outdoor Past
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Latest News and Events
Manuel Castro 02F, Commmissioner for the NYC Office of Immigrant Affairs, Named Commencement Speaker
The nationally recognized immigrant rights advocate, nonprofit and public sector leader, and proud Hampshire alum, will deliver the keynote address on May 17.
Alum David S. Meyer 77F Named Andrew Carnegie Fellow
He is advancing his project, “Against Apocalypse: Protest, Policy, and Polarization.” His research examines how social movements can drive necessary political change while also contributing to polarization that complicates policymaking.
Michelle Falcón Fontánez 15F Selected for Women in Film & Video New England Fellowship
The award-winning multimedia storyteller focused on identity, community, and social justice, has been selected as the inaugural fellow for the Director Shadow: SOCIAL IMPACT STORYTELLING™ program.
Hampshire Changemakers
Hampshire College prepares you comprehensively for the world. And the world looks to our graduates for leadership in hundreds of fields.
Lupita Nyong'o 03F
Oscar-winning actress of 12 Years a Slave, model, and writer
Jon Krakauer 72F
Mountaineer and bestselling author of Under the Banner of Heaven
Ian Spalter 94F
Tech and design pro, currently head of Instagram Japan
Rhys Ernst 01S
Filmmaker and coproducer of Amazon's Golden Globe-winning show Transparent
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