Diversity and Equity

Spring 2025
Cynthia Shepard Perry seated and looking off to her left

Honoring a conservationist, a beloved nursing professor, and more

Spring 2025
Elizabeth Chilton smiling while talking to a constituent

Class Notes and more

Spring 2025
Victoria Dawson sitting in front of a pool with swimmers in the water behind her.

Victoria Dawson ’16 levels the playing field

Spring 2025
Black and white portrait of Chabelli Hernandez seated in front of gray background

Chabelli Hernandez ’26 shares her message of tenacity as a nontraditional student

Extra Credit
Cady Coleman on the International Space Station with her son’s stuffed tiger, a view of Earth through the window behind her.
Wow

Astronaut Cady Coleman ’91PhD Blazes Her Own Trail

Fall 2024
An Illustration of four types of snails in an old textbook style

Honoring researchers, activists, innovators, and more

Fall 2024
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Class Notes and more 

Fall 2024
Soumya Boutin standing with other people in her village in Morocco
Glimpse

An unlikely adventure from Morocco to Amherst—and back again

Fall 2024
Black and white photo of Mary Sara and collage of documents from investigation
Watch

Claire Healy’s ’21 first big story led from hidden brains to the Pulitzer shortlist  

Fall 2024
A photo of performers on the stage at Company One
Glimpse

Company One celebrates 25 years of inclusive theater

Fall 2024
Lucinda Canty smiling in front of a beige, illustrated circle.

Dr. Lucinda Canty creates a haven for birthing people of color  

Spring 2024
An orange tiger laying in tall grass

Class Notes and more