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Hampshire and Four New England Colleges Partner on New Solar-Power Facility
… Climate Action Plan to make the campus climate neutral by 2022. “This is the challenge facing our students as they … Climate Action Plan to make the campus climate neutral by 2022. “This is the challenge facing our students as they …
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New Collaborative Solar Facility Goes Online
… of 2011 and is pursuing the goal of carbon neutrality by 2022. Concrete actions in pursuit of sustainability include … of 2011 and is pursuing the goal of carbon neutrality by 2022. Concrete actions in pursuit of sustainability include …
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Hampshire Student Implements Tech Exploration Program for High School Students in Ghana
… College student Rupert Tawiah-Quashie at the start of 2022 when his team was first awarded one of Middlebury … College student Rupert Tawiah-Quashie at the start of 2022 when his team was first awarded one of Middlebury …
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Division II Project Requirement
Division II Project Requirement Project Requirement for Div II Background In Spring 2021, the Hampshire faculty approved a new requirement: During Div II, all Hampshire students must complete a “supported project.” Such projects are intended to strengthen …
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Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff Faculty and staff are the heart of our institution. We cannot offer enough appreciation for your efforts to maintain our students’ academic and student life experience during a challenging time. A limited number of staff and faculty will …
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Hampshire Alum Ellyn Gaydos 09F’s Memoir Reveals the Hard and Beautiful Truths of Life as a Farmhand
Hampshire Alum Ellyn Gaydos 09F’s Memoir Reveals the Hard and Beautiful Truths of Life as a Farmhand A captivating tale of love, labor, and loss, Pig Years catapults American nature writing into the 21st century. Hampshire College alum Ellyn Gayos’s 09F …
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Historian Malcolm Purinton 98F Brews Together the Study of Sociology, Globalization, and Beer
Historian Malcolm Purinton 98F Brews Together the Study of Sociology, Globalization, and Beer Malcolm Purinton 98F has sampled thousands of beers. From home brews to local delights in Belize, South Africa, Scotland, England, Belgium—the list goes on. …
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Stephen Gifford 00F’s Studio Reimagines Blue Man Group’s Visuals Nationwide
Stephen Gifford 00F’s Studio Reimagines Blue Man Group’s Visuals Nationwide Hampshire alum Stephen Gifford 00F, cofounder and creative director of the immersive design studio Pretty Damn Sweet , has teamed up with Blue Man Group to overhaul the visual …
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Author Amy Godine 72F Chronicles the History of Black Pioneers in 19th Century New York in New Book
Author Amy Godine 72F Chronicles the History of Black Pioneers in 19th Century New York in New Book Hampshire College alum Amy Godine 72F illuminates the profound yet often overlooked history of Black pioneers in New York's Adirondacks. “In The Black …
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Hampshire Mourns Long-time Professor of Economics Stanley Warner
Hampshire Mourns Long-time Professor of Economics Stanley Warner Warner taught at the College for almost four decades. He died on November 22, at the age of 87. From 1973 to his retirement in 2010, Warner taught economics in what was formerly known as the …
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Filmmaker Lysandra Petersson 00F’s Lifetime of Reel Adventures
Filmmaker Lysandra Petersson 00F’s Lifetime of Reel Adventures Karen Corday Petersson broke into filmmaking after meeting some Hampshire alums in the industry as an undergraduate. More than 20 years later, she runs her own full-service production house, …
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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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Remembering Acclaimed Documentarian Amy Stechler 73F
Remembering Acclaimed Documentarian Amy Stechler 73F Hampshire mourns the death of alum Amy Stechler 73F, Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker and founding member of Florentine Films. Amy Stechler 73F joined Ken Burns 71F, Buddy Squires 74S, and Roger …
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Karen A. Frenkel 73F Delivers a Documentary Project on Her Family and the Holocaust
Karen A. Frenkel 73F Delivers a Documentary Project on Her Family and the Holocaust Hampshire College alum Karen A. Frenkel 73F produced Family Treasures Lost and Found , in which she is the reluctant star, telling the story of researching her family’s …
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Hampshire Welcomes Hundreds to Campus for Family and Friends Weekend
Hampshire Welcomes Hundreds to Campus for Family and Friends Weekend The College was thrilled to host students’ families and friends for a weekend of activity, conversation, and connection. Over the weekend of October 13–15, Hampshire College hosted more …
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Hampshire Film Professors and Alums Screen Works on Place and Placemaking
Hampshire Film Professors and Alums Screen Works on Place and Placemaking Professor of Film and Photography Abraham Ravett and Five College Professor Emerita of Film and Video Baba Hillman join alums Emily Drummer 09F and Josh Weissbach 04F for “Up and …
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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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Hampshire College Alum Brings Laughter to Millions on Social Media
… of videos, music, and canine charm with over 19 million followers across his social channels. In an interview with … and social media in general. Algorithms change and my followers change, as well. The key to continuing my success … of videos, music, and canine charm with over 19 million followers across his social channels. In an interview with …
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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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Hampshire Alum Robin Coste Lewis 86S’s New Book Is an Exploration of Photography, Poetry, and Family
Hampshire Alum Robin Coste Lewis 86S’s New Book Is an Exploration of Photography, Poetry, and Family Born from the discovery of Lewis’s grandmother’s collection of family photos, the poet’s latest collection, To the Realization of Perfect Helplessness , …
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From the Stage to the Stein: Alum Malcolm Purinton 98F Brewed Up His Own Academic Specialty
From the Stage to the Stein: Alum Malcolm Purinton 98F Brewed Up His Own Academic Specialty Karen Corday Hampshire grad Malcolm Purinton 98F came to the College to study theater. Today, he uses his stage training in the classroom, teaching a variety of …
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55th Anniversary Celebration
55th Anniversary Celebration October 17-19, 2025 Alums, students, faculty, staff, families, and friends of the College gathered on campus during the weekend of October 17–19 to celebrate Hampshire’s 55th anniversary in conjunction with Family & Friends …
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Hampshire College Admissions Numbers Up 17% for Fall 2023
Hampshire College Admissions Numbers Up 17% for Fall 2023 The largest entering class since 2018. Hampshire is pleased to announce that as of its deposit deadline, 306 students accepted their offers of admission, declaring their intention to attend in fall …
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An Evening with Ed Wingenbach: Presidential Speaking Tour Kicks Off in Brooklyn
An Evening with Ed Wingenbach: Presidential Speaking Tour Kicks Off in Brooklyn Since the pandemic put a halt to travel, this academic year presents Ed’s first opportunity to visit with the wider Hampshire College community. Brooklyn was the first stop on …
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Student Entrepreneur Nick Riolo F22 Crafts and Sells Traditional, Hand-Forged Ironwork
Student Entrepreneur Nick Riolo F22 Crafts and Sells Traditional, Hand-Forged Ironwork Before college, first-year student Nick Riolo F22 had already turned his blacksmithing passion into a business. Fascinated by the traditions of yesterday, Nick forges …
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