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President's Letter on Proposed Student Experience Models

… a bold vision for the future of our student experience and reestablish Hampshire as the leading innovator in higher … in our community have contributed to this work, on and off campus. I’m excited to report we are on schedule this … it into something coherent and representative of our best ideas. This highly inclusive process resulted in two …

Artificial General Intelligence: Why Aren’t We There Yet?

… outside of high school, which was computer programming and thinking about cognitive science. So I decided to drop out and go straight to college. I wrote to a bunch of schools, … that game might be a problem, that maybe it wasn’t the best timing for an interview. It turned out no one at …

Aaron Andrews 16F Launches Sustainable Wellness Brand

… Recent Hampshire College graduate Aaron Andrews creates and sells natural skincare products, hosts events, and produces a variety of multimedia projects all rooted in … and food vendors. “My time at Hampshire was one of the best four and a half years of my life,” Andrews says. “There …

In Memoriam 1970–1979

… Churchwell Dees 71F, Obituary published on ForeverMissed.com , October 10, 2022 Stephen Hamilton Dunbar 71F, Obituary … 77F, Obituary published on Copeland Funeral Home site Stephen Simurda 77S, Obituary published at Legacy.com on … Johnston III 78F, Obituary published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on April 15, 2016. David Evans …

April 11: Update from Interim President Kenneth Rosenthal

… member, faculty member, administrator, parent of an alum, and a trustee from 2008-16. Hampshire was always intended to … change in higher ed. We’ve made a difference in education, and it gives me hope that so many people recognize that and … receive word of layoffs at the end of April. We’ll do our best to support and assist affected employees with their …

Artificial Intelligence Made Simple

… Intelligence Made Simple Abigail Meisel When Nirman Dave and Tapojit (Tapu) Debnath met at Hampshire’s orientation for … to have in common. Both originally from South Asia (India and Bangladesh, respectively), their friendship led not only … a different aspect of the project: Dave wrote about how to best design and market his idea; Debnath’s work centered on …

"It Was A Building That Spoke The Loudest"

… community came together to celebrate the milestone. And as with all things Hampshire, they were here to learn, to … day’s theme, “What Buildings Should Do: Environmentalism and Environmental Justice,” att acted a wide range of alums, … of discussion groups, they brainstormed how to scale up best practices in sustainability in the areas of education, …

Hampshire Values Inform Approach to Resistance for Alums

… Approach to Resistance for Alums Dineen O’Rourke 13F and Derek Pyle 11F As every Hampshire alum knows, an … IV, which comprises the unexpected yet creative projects and journeys we pursue long after graduation. We leave the … problems come from unexpected places: Sometimes the best solution is a song, a ritual, or a sit-in. We have in …

A History of Student Activities, 1974-1977

… that he is 37, married with two teenage children, and a compulsive gambler from an alcoholic family; he does … office.[Climax: February 12, 1974] Feb 14 Student and Chairperson of C.O.C.D. David Kaplan signs an agreement … arrested in an act of civil disobedience by occupying the site of the Seabrook nuclear plant with 177 other …

Hampshire Student Isaiah Brown F20 Spent the Summer in Kenya Researching Water Quality

… part of a collaborative research program for undergraduate and graduate students. We talked to him about what led up to … (IRES), which aims to enhance U.S. leadership in science and engineering. The program makes it possible for students … environment is always an attraction to students who learn best by nontraditional methods. I was among those who came to …

Professor Alan Goodman Honored with Biological Anthropology Award for Book

… the 2024 W. W. Howells Book Award to Drs. Joseph Graves and Alan Goodman for Racism Not Race: Answers to Frequently … Press). From the award committee: This highly accessible and intellectually rigorous text does the difficult work of … scientific and anthropological knowledge that would best support a better understanding of human biological …

Hampshire Mourns Former Biology Faculty Associate Lorna Coppinger

… died on March 30, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband and colleague, former Hampshire Professor of Biology Raymond … more than 60 years. Lorna was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, close to the … book on the sport, The World of Sled Dogs (awarded Best Technical Book, 1977, Dog Writers Association of …

(France) Super 8 Filmmaking in Paris: Geographies of Identity

… France Faculty: Baba Hillman, Professor Emerita, Film and Video and Learning Collaborative Theme(s) : In/Justice, Media and Technology, and Time and Narrative Course Number: …

About Information Technology Services

… Technology Department provides a wide range of academic and administrative technology support and services to the Hampshire community. Get Help Help Desk … Hours Support Submit a help ticket Software Tutorials and Tips Tech Tips Training and Workshops Email, …

In/Justice Learning Collaborative

… addresses how we — within our disciplines, as a campus, and in our broader society — should act on our responsibility to disrupt and dismantle white supremacy. We take a critical look at racism, classism, and other forms of systemic oppression. We explore how to …

Internship Postings

… Internship Postings Hundreds of internship and volunteer opportunities are available in the Amherst area and thousands are available nationally. Here are some of our favorite internship resources and links: Handshake Handshake is Hampshire's job and …

Hampshire Culture of Care Agreement

… each other—acting as if everyone's life has inherent worth and is at risk; as if the health of one is the health of … we actually be able to lessen the amount of sickness and death, not to mention the emotional weight on us all. … members of the Hampshire College community, we appreciate and value our collective commitment to the care and safety of …

About the Library

… College library is a dynamic hub of people, technology, and information that serves as an incubator of ideas across … Educating for change demands comprehension of the past and vision for the future. The library's innovative and risk-taking intellectual environment fosters new ways of …

Schedule 2021

… Community Care: A Needs Based Approach with Azariah Liron and Skyler Whittaker Current methods of responding to discrimination faced by LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized and multiply marginalized groups range from inadequate to …

Previous Short-Term Field Courses

… Previous Short-Term Field Courses The following is a list and brief description of some of the short-term field courses … in the future. (Costa Rica) Land Conservation, Ecology, and Culture of Northen Costa Rica This is a creative course … to explore the ecosystems, natural areas, culture, and politics of northern Costa Rica, led by Peter Westover …

Job Postings

… sites. Handshake Handshake is Hampshire's primary job and internship database, where employers go to post positions for Hampshire students. You can find local and Hampshire connection opportunities, as well as positions … you already have an account! Use your Hampshire username and password to Log In If it's the first time you are …

Outdoor Programs

… programs to the community. Learn respect for self, others, and the environment while enjoying a fun and educational experience with our programs. Our goal is to manage risks and offer rewarding experiences in flatwater and whitewater …

Auxiliary Services

… Auxiliary Services The finance and administration division is also responsible for the following units and services. Hamp store The hamp store is located on the … library building where you can get food, snacks, supplies, and Hampshire branded gifts and apparel. Dining Services …

Eqbal Ahmad Annual Lecture Series

… at Home April 25, 2024 Noura Erakat, human rights attorney and associate professor in the department of Africana Studies and the Program in Criminal Justice at Rutgers University, as … Symposium [Trans] Gender Politics in the U.S. Streets and the State Houses October 19, 2023 Representative Zooey …

Policies

… institutional committees, the vice president for finance and administration, the President, the board of trustees, and/or groups affected by them. Risk Management Bus: Chartering/Renting Candle/Open Flame Policy Contracts and Contracting Copyright Issues: Video Field Trips: …