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Break Housing Residences remain open during the following break periods: Fall break (Saturday, October 11–Tuesday, October 14, 2025) Thanksgiving break (Wednesday, November 26–Friday, November 28, 2025) Spring break (Saturday, March 14–Sunday, March 22, …
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Hampshire College Welcomes an Incoming Fall Class of Bold, Compassionate Thinkers
Hampshire College Welcomes an Incoming Fall Class of Bold, Compassionate Thinkers Anne Pinkerton 91F On August 29, with a feeling of fall in the air, 285 new students arrived on campus: 233 first-years, 46 transfers, and six as part of an international …
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Where Are They Now?: Brittany M. Williams 08F Makes Tenure History at the University of Vermont
Where Are They Now?: Brittany M. Williams 08F Makes Tenure History at the University of Vermont Karen Corday It’s time to check in with another Hampshire graduate we’ve featured here. Dr. Brittany “Brit” M. Williams recently made history when she became …
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Presidential Search Updates
Presidential Search Updates A Message from the Co-Chairs of the Presidential Search Committee The letter below, from co-chairs Wendy Webb Williams 86F and Jose Fuentes 05F, announces the formation of Hampshire’s Presidential Search Committee. It outlines …
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Professor Alan H. Goodman's New Book Receives Wide Acclaim
Professor Alan H. Goodman's New Book Receives Wide Acclaim Hampshire College Professor of Biological Anthropology and former president of the American Anthropological Association Alan H. Goodman has been celebrated widely for his latest book Racism, …
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Hampshire College President Chrisler Speaks to Boston Globe About Why Liberal Arts Education Remains Essential
Hampshire College President Chrisler Speaks to Boston Globe About Why Liberal Arts Education Remains Essential Karen Corday In a story for Globe Magazine , ten college presidents spoke in defense of their institutions. Hampshire College President …
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Professor Emerita Carollee Bengelsdorf Publishes Book on Women’s Overlooked Contributions in the Cuban Revolution
Professor Emerita Carollee Bengelsdorf Publishes Book on Women’s Overlooked Contributions in the Cuban Revolution Karen Corday Bengelsdorf’s latest work challenges the standard narrative regarding women’s roles in the insurrection in Havana during the …
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Randy Furash-Stewart 99F Wins Advancing Equity & Justice Award from the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth
Randy Furash-Stewart 99F Wins Advancing Equity & Justice Award from the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth Emma Rose DeFelice Educator and gender and sexuality alliance adviser Randy Furash-Stewart and colleague Jeremy Mailloux are recognized for …
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Statement on Supreme Court Decision: Another Attack on Human Rights
Statement on Supreme Court Decision: Another Attack on Human Rights Dear students, staff, faculty, and alums, The Supreme Court has revoked the fundamental human right to abortion, allowing states to criminalize essential reproductive health care. A bare …
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Liev Schreiber 85F’s Whiskey Brand Embraces a Broader Purpose
Liev Schreiber 85F’s Whiskey Brand Embraces a Broader Purpose For every bottle of Irish whiskey sold, Schreiber’s company donates a dollar to BlueCheck Ukraine — an organization he cofounded — to support life-saving humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The …
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“Higher Ed Dive” Reports That Other Institutions Could Learn From Hampshire’s Revitalization
“Higher Ed Dive” Reports That Other Institutions Could Learn From Hampshire’s Revitalization In an era of increasing homogeneity and financial pressures within the higher education landscape, Hampshire's journey underscores the importance of clarity of …
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Professor of Creative Writing Nathan McClain Embraces the Throughline of Anti-Racism in His Teaching (and Learning)
Professor of Creative Writing Nathan McClain Embraces the Throughline of Anti-Racism in His Teaching (and Learning) McClain teaches creative writing workshops — mostly poetry — and courses rooted in the study of African American literature, both canonical …
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Stefanie Brendler 00F on Music, History, and Resistance
Stefanie Brendler 00F on Music, History, and Resistance Stefanie Brendler 00F, of the band Brivele, talks community planning, klezmer, and fighting fascism through Yiddish folk-punk. Brivele , a Seattle-based duo known for their genre-defying fusion of …
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Current Students Find and Follow Personalized Paths of Study
Current Students Find and Follow Personalized Paths of Study Karen Corday Hampshire’s unique student-designed curriculum lets people personalize their studies and address the questions, challenges, and issues that interest them most. No one’s education …
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Hampshire College Mourns Founding Faculty Member David C. Kelly
Hampshire College Mourns Founding Faculty Member David C. Kelly Karen Corday Emeritus Professor David C. Kelly — known to many simply as Kelly — died on June 10, 2025. He taught mathematics at the College from 1970 to 2015, and was founder and director of …
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Hampshire College Plans for its 53rd Commencement
Hampshire College Plans for its 53rd Commencement Hampshire’s 2023 Commencement ceremony, which will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, will feature keynote speaker Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (she/they). The ceremony marks an important …
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Celebrated Ice Cream Shop Herrell’s to Expand into Amherst
Celebrated Ice Cream Shop Herrell’s to Expand into Amherst Owned and operated by Hampshire College alum Judy Herrell 81S, Northampton’s much-loved sweet treat spot Herrell’s Ice Cream is expanding with a second parlor in The Mill District of North Amherst …
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Upended Worlds: An Evening with Acclaimed Filmmakers Ken Burns 71F and Kira Akerman at Hampshire College
Upended Worlds: An Evening with Acclaimed Filmmakers Ken Burns 71F and Kira Akerman at Hampshire College Emma Rose DeFelice On Thursday, March 28, students, faculty, staff, and community members filled the Main Lecture Hall for a screening and …
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Transfer Student Sam Sharf F23 Advocates for Adolescent Gender-Affirming Care for GLAAD
Transfer Student Sam Sharf F23 Advocates for Adolescent Gender-Affirming Care for GLAAD Sharf, who transferred to Hampshire from New College of Florida, wrote about her experience of medical transition at an early age and how it afforded her the …
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Amanda Dennis 02S Is at the Forefront of the Fight for Abortion Access
Amanda Dennis 02S Is at the Forefront of the Fight for Abortion Access In February, Dennis met with Vice President Kamala Harris on the issue of threats of access to medication abortion. She was one of 11 medical experts and reproductive-rights leaders to …
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Hampshire Alums Inside the Biden-Harris White House Collaborate on New Climate Change Policy Initiatives
Hampshire Alums Inside the Biden-Harris White House Collaborate on New Climate Change Policy Initiatives Heather Boushey 88F , a member of Biden's Council of Economic Advisors , and Candace Vahlsing 01F, an associate director at the Office of Management …
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A Beautiful Family and Friends Weekend 2024
A Beautiful Family and Friends Weekend 2024 Anne Pinkerton 91F On a beautiful, warm fall weekend, Hampshire was pleased to host students’ families and friends for fun activities, important conversations, and meaningful connections. Over the weekend of …
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Cara Page 88F’s New Anthology, “Healing Justice Lineages,” Pays Homage to Ancestral Practices of Liberation and Collective Care
Cara Page 88F’s New Anthology, “Healing Justice Lineages,” Pays Homage to Ancestral Practices of Liberation and Collective Care The book—comprising stories, testimonials, and incantations—spans geographies, traditions, communities, and histories. Grounded …
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Hampshire College Exceeds Admissions Targets for Fall 2022 Semester
Hampshire College Exceeds Admissions Targets for Fall 2022 Semester More than 250 students make deposits as the College continues to meet its ambitious financial sustainability goals. Hampshire College is pleased to announce that as of its May 1 deposit …
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Alum Heather McCargo 78F’s Wild Seed Project Brings the Fight for Environmental Diversity to Your Backyard
Alum Heather McCargo 78F’s Wild Seed Project Brings the Fight for Environmental Diversity to Your Backyard She spent nearly 35 years working in sustainable horticulture before founding the Wild Seed Project, an initiative dedicated to building public …
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