April 14, 2026
"All the news that's fit to ribbit!"
April 9 — On December 8, 2025, Hampshire College hired Alexandria “Alex” Donkor to fill the position of Senior Director of Residential Life & Community…
A Response to Jonathon Podolsky This article was originally published in The Amherst Indy on September 26, 2026, while Jennifer Chrisler was the interim president…
February 11 — Hampshire College is searching for a new Dean of Students, according to a job listing posted on the College’s hiring portal on…
Let’s help rebuild enrollment Dec. 8 — One of the biggest challenges for Hampshire’s new president is increasing enrollment. Hampshire reduced admissions staffing, and enrollment…
Dec. 6 — The Bridge Café reopened on November 6 after being temporarily closed for nine weeks. Nancy Bristol—Manager of Dining Services—attributed the shutdown to…
Nov. 21 — Over the summer, two longtime librarians—Rachel Beckwith and Suzanne Karanakis—departed Hampshire College. Beckwith, who had worked at Hampshire for 17 years, and…
Oct. 28 — In May, 2025, a memorial honoring the approximately 50 students who transferred from the New College of Florida (NCF) was completed in…
This article was originally published in The Amherst Indy on September 22, 2025. Some may be aware that Hampshire College is in the midst of…
May 25 — On March 17th, the Strategic Planning Working Group (SPWG) proposed a $240K reduction in funding for intercollegiate varsity athletic programs. This recommendation…
May 25 — The Reader, a student-run literary and art magazine, returned to campus this semester after an eight-year hiatus. The publication accepts a range…
