Attention with Intention: Matthew Ferrari on Teaching Critical Thinking in a Digital Age
Matthew Ferrari joined Commonwealth Honors College as a lecturer in the fall of 2025. Read more here!
What is Black Aesthetic Time and How Can We Learn From It? Come to Daphne Lamothe’s Black Heritage Month Lecture to Find Out
Dr. Daphne Lamothe has been thinking more and more about the virtues of efficiency and speed and what they mean for us, including with the rise of AI.
When an Entire Campus Comes Alive: What I Learned at My First Japanese Festival
Studying abroad in Tokyo, Piper explores Japan’s student-run School Festival—food stalls, club performances, and a powerful sense of community.
When a Mural Becomes a Window: Orbital Flux at the Honors College
A new mural by John Simpson fills the Honors College with living energy, inviting students to explore consciousness, connection, and what they see.
Nine Cozy Ways to Get the Most Out of Winter at UMass: Grace’s Winter Favorites
Grace shares her top recommendations for making the most of winter at UMass—simple ideas to stay active, cozy, and enjoy the season. Check them out!
The Amherst Cinema Reel: A Review of Marty Supreme
Read Grace’s first-ever movie review on Marty Supreme, and be sure to check out Amherst Cinema for more great movies!
Books For Your 2026 Reading List: Leila’s 2025 Book Reviews
Looking for a good read? Check out Leila’s top book recommendations.
The Amherst Cinema Reel: A Review of Hamnet
When my mom invited me to see Hamnet in theaters I knew that I had to say yes.
New Faculty Highlight: Angela LaScala-Gruenewald
Crime and punishment scholar Angela LaScala-Gruenewald brings expertise from NYC to Amherst as an assistant professor of legal studies at UMass and CHC.
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