The Latest Breaking News from Amherst College

Quote of the day by Robert Frost: 'The best way out is...' Life lessons from motivational quote on avoidance, hardship, grim endurance, action, patience, courage, inner strength and true growth

Quote of the day by Robert Frost, “The best way out is always through,” explains why facing hardship can be necessary for moving forward. The line comes from his 1914 poem A Servant to Servants. It explores avoidance, fear, pain, patience, courage and inner strength. Robert Frost’s life and poetry…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Hampshire College’s demise is yet another blow to creative, outside-the-box options in higher education

Hampshire College, a private college located in Amherst, Massachusetts, announced on April 14, 2026, that it was joining the list of small, experimental liberal arts colleges that have closed their doors over the past few years.

The Conversation · Apr 17

Amherst College Goes On Firing Spree After Their Raunchy Orientation Ceremony Draws Backlash

Amherst College quietly removes senior staff after a mandatory "adult explicit" orientation ceremony goes viral and sparks outrage.

Bored Panda · Jan 21

US Supreme court continues conservative lurch in recent decisions

Analysts say trust in the US’s highest court is wavering as a conservative supermajority reshapes constitutional law.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023

At a small liberal arts college, Black students learned to become 'bicultural' to succeed and get jobs – but stress followed

In her forthcoming book, “The Impact of College Diversity: Struggles and Successes at Age 30,” Amherst College psychology professor Elizabeth Aries discovered a disturbing dual reality for Black students going to the small, private liberal arts college where she teaches. On the one hand, interacting with students from different backgrounds…

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2023

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Ilya Somin's speaking engagements for the Spring 2023 semester. Most are free and open to the public.

Reason · Jan 11, 2023

Amherst College Student Paper Publishes ‘In Defense Of Hamas’ Piece

A student newspaper at Amherst College in Massachusetts is under fire for publishing a piece titled “In Defense of Hamas”.

Zenger · Oct 28, 2022