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Hampshire College searches for a Dean of Students Dakin House viewed from the parking lot entrance on a sunny day.

Hampshire College searches for a Dean of Students

By Blaise Paine F23 |

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...

The Bridge Café returns The Bridge Café viewed from the bridge entrance.

The Bridge Café returns

By Xander Portner S25 |

Campus, Featured and News

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...

Three new librarians join the library The Hampshire Library entrance viewed from the main stairs.

Three new librarians join the library

By Xander Portner S25 |

Campus, Featured and News

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...

APL installation memorializes legacy of New College students

APL installation memorializes legacy of New College students

By Xander Portner S25 |

Campus, Featured and News

Oct. 28 — In May, 2025, a memorial honoring the approximately 50 students who transferred from the New College of Florida (NCF) was completed in...

$240K budget cut proposed for OPRA The campus soccer fields in spring. Archery targets and a soccer goal can be seen in the background.

$240K budget cut proposed for OPRA

By Xander Portner S25 |

Campus and News

May 25 — On March 17th, the Strategic Planning Working Group (SPWG) proposed a $240K reduction in funding for intercollegiate varsity athletic programs. This recommendation...

Sep. 18 —Hampshire College Theatre Board is holding its open house and officer elections on Thursday, September 19th in Emily Dickinson Hall. The Theatre Board…

Opinion

About the Presidential Search at Hampshire College The R.W. Kern Center viewed from the southwest corner on a sunny day.

About the Presidential Search at Hampshire College

By Ken Rosenthal |

Featured, Op-Ed and Opinion

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...

Hampshire Can Thrive The R.W. Kern Center viewed from the southwest corner on a sunny day.

Hampshire Can Thrive

By Jonathon Podolsky 94F |

Featured, Op-Ed and Opinion

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...

Hampshire College at a Crossroads The Harold F. Johnson Library building viewed from the south side on a sunny day.

Hampshire College at a Crossroads

By Jonathon Podolsky 94F |

Featured, Op-Ed and Opinion

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...

Not Too Late For Transparency

Not Too Late For Transparency

By Jonathon Podolsky 94F |

Op-Ed

A proposed apartment complex is planned for the area behind Atkins Market, which would involve the sale of land by Hampshire College. According to President...

What To Do About Bird Flu

By Kenzie Doherty S23 |

Editorial

Mar. 25 — In recent months, Massachusetts and the USA as a whole has experienced a resurgence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known...

President Wingenbach reflects on his time at Hampshire College

President Wingenbach reflects on his time at Hampshire College

By Blaise Paine F23 |

Editorial

Feb. 28 — I sat down with President Ed Wingenbach during his office hours on Thursday, February 27th, to discuss his time at Hampshire. BP...

From a Local Frog

By Jonathon Podolsky 94F |

Op-Ed

I am an alum who lives locally and came across The Leapfrog during Family and Friends Weekend last fall. I am impressed by the paper,...

Food Justice: SNAP & Local Resources

By Kenzie Doherty S23 |

Editorial

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, aka SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps in Massachusetts is a great resource for those struggling with food security and...

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Hampshire College Theatre Board to hold elections