… loss of Nelson Mandela, his legacy of combining resistance and strength in the face of oppression with courageous … inspires us. Nelson Mandela turned a history of pain and injustice into a remarkable lesson in the power of love. … what he had endured, many would have chosen retribution and continued divisiveness. Instead, he chose to work to …

… "What is America's largest export, most prodigious product and greatest legacy—the biggest thing we make?" The answer … summer. Then, discussions of the common reading selection, and a campus visit by the author, will be part of new student … website >> Humes is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of 12 nonfiction books. Garbology is his most …

… Hampshire will move to admit a spring 2020 class of new and transfer students in January. With this move, Hampshire … Trustees through the summer on restoring full admissions, and the Board on Friday took an affirmative vote “to admit a … dedicated to preserving an independent Hampshire College, and this vote reflects that commitment. Today, applicants to …

… Global temperatures are climbing, the icecaps are melting and droughts are becoming more severe. As scientists struggle … lecture "Using Land to Mitigate Climate Change: Strategies and Trade offs," Jerry Melillo, senior scientist at the Woods … Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, explored how preserving and expanding forests and properly growing vegetation to …

… Reconsider Proposed Cuts to Bus Service Hampshire College and the Five Colleges are appealing to the Pioneer Valley … some of the ones serving consortium campuses. Students and employees who will be affected by these cuts are … PVTA Advisory Board, which is currently holding hearings and taking public comments by email and phone, as detailed …

… fully the challenges Hampshire College faces today, and we have watched with concern its struggles these past few … priority will be to maintain Hampshire’s independence and distinctive approach to education – and we have each pledged to support the fundraising effort …

… the mandate to create a master plan for the renovation and preservation of historic Havana—a 4.4 sq km (l.7 sq mi) … century buildings with many narrow streets 5.8 m (19 ft.)—and for the visual documentation of the city as the planning … was a collaboration between the Plan Maestro Office and Professor Emerita of Film and Photography Jacqueline …

… grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to research and develop a plan to transform Harold F. Johnson Library … King, “it makes more sense for the library to open up and create more communal learning spaces. This support from … the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation signifies the importance and transformational role the library plays in the academic …

… students. Day two of Orientation Weekend is in full swing, and the new students soon break up into small groups … the book in detail. As they get to know their classmates—and the professors who will be leading their first-year tutorials and serving as their advisers—they’re quickly becoming …

… he wanted to pursue: math, physics, religion, philosophy, and art. He says it wasn't until he got to Hampshire that the … list—instead of cutting him off somewhere near the middle—and engaged him in conversation about it. "They got really excited, and it was obvious that they were inspired by the work they …

… Produce Award-Winning Film Energy, enthusiasm, and perseverance go a long way for Hampshire alumnus Roger … Sherman 73S when he's looking for an intern. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, and cofounder of Florentine Films, values technical skill and …

… to read my face, she opened it, let out a joyful scream and then a laugh, her eyes now getting shiny with tears. “I’m … We run an alternative education program to prepare — and empower — young mothers to continue their education and create a successful future for themselves and their …

… Commencement Address John Courtmanche A leading organizer and scholar on Black politics and racial inequality, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor will deliver … conditions behind decades-long economic inequality, racial and sexual violence, and imperial wars abroad. …

… Susan Tracy Susan Tracy, professor emerita of history and American studies, received a B.A. in English and an M.A. in history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a Ph.D. in history from Rutgers University. Her primary …

… He interviewed 65 people, ranging in age from six to 80 and living in different parts of the country, exploring commonalities and differences in experience across age and region. Some, he found through his own network of family, …

… PhD”" Brigid Gorry-Hines 11F As someone who enjoys dancing and often works with professional dancers, John Bohannon 96S … fascinated with the dedication it requires—both physically and cognitively. This inspired him to create the annual … Your PhD" contest, which asks participants to choreograph and take videos of dances about their scientific PhDs. …

… around the world on a field-study to learn about ethnic and fusion foods. Then, through the Five College consortium, she took cooking and restaurant-management classes in the hospitality and tourism management department at University of …

… Win 2015 Gruber Awards Professors Polina Barskova and Herbert Bernstein are the 2015 winners of the Gruber Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Advising. Each winner receives $10,000 and, in the year following receipt of the award, either gives …

… a diverse lineup of student speakers, performers, and local businesses from the Five College Consortium in the … computer science, entrepreneurship, building new things, and understanding the way humans behave in a captivating and inspiring talk. In his talk, titled "Why 'Great' is so …

… of chemistry, holds a Ph.D. from MIT in organic chemistry, and began teaching at Hampshire in the fall of 1970.  She coordinated women and science events at Hampshire and published articles concerning the scientific education of …

… 94F has been named one of Forbes ’ most creative people, and has held UX and design positions at tech giants such as Foursquare and YouTube. Currently, he is head of Instagram Japan Spalter …

… 70F Vanessa Northington Gamble is a physician, scholar, and activist and an expert on American medical history, public-health ethics, and bioethics Dr. Gamble is University Professor of Medical …

… 00S Alejandro Cuellar, co-director of the writing program and senior faculty associate, received his B.A. from Hampshire College and his M.F.A. in fiction writing from the University of … writing concentrates on American identity, biculturalism, and bilingualism, with a primary focus on Latinx and Latin …

… back at how Hampshire's multicultural community has grown and thrived over the years, while also looking ahead to how … the event. According to Killara Burn, director of alumni and family relations, Hampshire of Color happened this year … of the 25th Cultural Center, happy reconnections with and between current and former faculty and staff of color, …

… knew she wanted to combine her passions for art and psychology to become an art therapist. She followed … held a workshop in her mod apartment for 23 of her peers and asked participants to use the technique of “blind” … the artist looks at the paper only for points of reference and concentrates on the subject reflected in a mirror rather …