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Movement opportunities: Miles Firkins Embraces the Art and Science of Dance

… Movement opportunities: Miles Firkins Embraces the Art and Science of Dance Miles Firkins told herself in … happened," says Firkins, who just began her second year at the College. "Now I'm concentrating on dance." The decision came pretty quickly, soon after her courses …

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Feb. 27: Announcement of the new Concentration in Psychoanalytic Studies at Hampshire College

… Feb. 27: Announcement of the new Concentration in Psychoanalytic Studies at Hampshire College The new Concentration in Psychoanalytic Studies at Hampshire … be announced on Thursday, February 27, at an event held at the National Yiddish Book Center from 4 to 6 p.m. All are …

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Division III: Including Humans in the Ecological Equation

… Division III: Including Humans in the Ecological Equation By Elora C. Pindell 08F "At … Zones Along an Urban to Exurban Gradient," explores the ecological process in human-dominated areas. "When you include humans in the equation, ecology becomes really interesting," she says. …

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Thao Do Vy Le's Div III: Examining the Properties of Hydrogels

… Thao Do Vy Le's Div III: Examining the Properties of Hydrogels For her Division III (senior) … C. Hayward, a polymer science and engineering professor at the University of Massachusetts. "Before the project, we didn't have a good system to look at [the

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Alum Rebecca Carroll on Her New Memoir 'Surviving the White Gaze' and the Power of Storytelling to Reshape Language

… Alum Rebecca Carroll on Her New Memoir 'Surviving the White Gaze' and the Power of Storytelling to Reshape Language Amy Diehl … College alum Rebecca Carroll 89F’s new memoir,  Surviving the White Gaze,  traces Carroll’s experiences growing up in …

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Statement Regarding the Department of Education’s Princeton Investigation

… Statement Regarding the Department of Education’s Princeton Investigation Last week, the Department of Education initiated a civil rights … from Princeton's President Christopher Eisburger about the University's commitment to combating systemic racism. …

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Ian Spalter 94F Among the "“Most Creative”"

… Ian Spalter 94F Among the "“Most Creative”" Hampshire graduate Ian Spalter 94F , … was recently named to Fast Company's 2013 list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business . With Foursquare, … from various restaurants, landmarks, and venues. "For the most part, computing can now be accomplished by an iPhone …

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NOTICE: Covid-19 Case in the Hampshire Community

… NOTICE: Covid-19 Case in the Hampshire Community Dear Hampshire College Community, … our employees was confirmed this morning to have Covid-19. The employee has been out of office and not working on campus … March 13, and does not work directly with students. The employee had no campus contacts that put any student or …

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Christine Lindeman 80F Named Director of The Common School

… Christine Lindeman 80F Named Director of The Common School For Christine Lindeman 80F, a Hampshire … entire career. In July, Lindeman will become director of the Common School in Amherst. The position is the latest in what has been an extensive …

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Hampshire Ranks #8 Among Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S.

… Hampshire Ranks #8 Among Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S. Hampshire College recently ranked as the #8 best liberal arts college in the U.S. by Academic Influence. According to  Forbes , the

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Hampshire College Mourns the Loss of Roberta Tudryn

… Hampshire College Mourns the Loss of Roberta Tudryn The Hampshire community is deeply saddened by the loss of Roberta Tudryn. Roberta welcomed members of our …

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Hampshire Professor Laela Sayigh on the Life-Changing Value of Hands-On Research

… Hampshire Professor Laela Sayigh on the Life-Changing Value of Hands-On Research Amy Diehl A … to teach to exams, and what she finds so compelling about the Hampshire experience. Do you have a favorite class that … location in Chile and spent a lot of time on a boat out in the middle of nowhere. It was a life-changing experience for …

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Jake Schievink on Power, Desire, and the 'Actualized Computer'

… Jake Schievink on Power, Desire, and the 'Actualized Computer' Hometown: West Hollywood, … engineers, Danny Hillis: “A computer is little more than the actualization of man’s greatest desire to possess and … these mechanical structures. I wanted to express that in the form of robotic metal sculpture because I’m interested in …

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New Book by Will Ryan Goes Inside the Outdoors

… New Book by Will Ryan Goes Inside the Outdoors Writing program co-director Will Ryan 's new … been published by Lyons Press, an imprint of Globe Pequot. The book, a history of American outdoor activities, draws on … articles, and stories from 1820 to 1920 to show how the writers created the hunting and fishing traditions in …

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Photos from Food and Farm for the Future Event

… Photos from Food and Farm for the Future Event A daylong program on October 24 brought … and organizations committed to sustainability to the Hampshire campus. The day also included a healthy food forum and an advance …

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Brett Morgen's Newest Documentary Featured in the New York Times

… Brett Morgen's Newest Documentary Featured in the New York Times Filmmaker and Hampshire alum Brett … Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck was recently featured in the New York Times. Known as the "mad scientist" of documentary filmmaking, Hampshire alum …

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Jonathan Lash Delivers the President's Remarks

… Jonathan Lash Delivers the President's Remarks Hampshire College President Jonathan Lash delivers the President's Remarks at the 2013 commencement ceremony on May 18.   … Hampshire …

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View Photos from the 2015 Commencement Ceremony

… View Photos from the 2015 Commencement Ceremony Hampshire College's … was held on Saturday, May 16, 2015. View photos from the event on Flickr. Commencement … View photos from the event on Flickr. … View Photos from the 2015 Commencement …

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The “Super 8 Filmmaking in Paris” Program Changed My Life

The “Super 8 Filmmaking in Paris” Program Changed My Life … began teaching at Hampshire in 2001 and first taught the Hampshire filmmaking course Super 8 Filmmaking in Paris: … as a cinematographer — a storyteller through imagery. The black and white film work allowed me (and past students) …

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A Journey of Art and Healing: Student’s Div III Explores Grief and the Inner Child

… of Art and Healing: Student’s Div III Explores Grief and the Inner Child For Fable Babb-Cheshul F20, Hampshire wasn’t … art and media studies, focusing on grief, trauma, and the inner child. We talked to them about their Division III … project, their Hampshire experience, and why they describe the College as a “mirror or blank piece of paper.” What …

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Hampshire College Alum Aidn White 15F is Changing the Narrative in Early Childhood Education

… Hampshire College Alum Aidn White 15F is Changing the Narrative in Early Childhood Education This early learning teacher rejects the term ‘daycare’ — a word often used to diminish the work of teachers in early childhood — instead, he wants …

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Hampshire College Alum Jennifer Hall Lee 81F Presents Cross-Cultural Exhibit to Foster Connections Between the Women of Two Nations

… Cross-Cultural Exhibit to Foster Connections Between the Women of Two Nations In a multimedia show comprising … in Pakistan , part of ongoing work she has been doing with the women at the International Islamic University since 2013. The exhibit …

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Hampshire Alum Sarah Saltwick 01F’s Play to Debut at The John F. Kennedy Center

… Hampshire Alum Sarah Saltwick 01F’s Play to Debut at The John F. Kennedy Center The Girl Who Became Legend , a co-commissioned and … will premiere in Washington D.C. on February 2, 2024, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Family …

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Hampshire Mourns the Loss of Longtime Faculty Member Leonard Glick

… Hampshire Mourns the Loss of Longtime Faculty Member Leonard Glick The anthropologist, who taught at Hampshire for 30 years, … contributions to his students, to his colleagues, and to the College overall. Dr. Leonard B. Glick, who went by Len, …

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Hampshire Alum in the White House Runs Marathon for Healing and Gun Violence Prevention

… Hampshire Alum in the White House Runs Marathon for Healing and Gun Violence Prevention In November, Jamie Citron 01F ran the New York City Marathon for his niece Winnie and for all … and survivors of mass shootings in this country, under the banner of Team Sandy Hook Promise. In addition to …

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