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Amherst College (/ ˈ æ m ər s t / ⓘ [6] AM-ərst) is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts. Founded in 1821 as an attempt to relocate Williams College by its then-president Zephaniah Swift Moore, Amherst is the third oldest institution of higher education in Massachusetts. [7]
Founded in 1821, Amherst College celebrated its bicentennial in 2021. See an interactive timeline, vintage photos, essays, news stories, and more (podcasts, too!).
From the laying of the South College cornerstone in 1820, to a threat to remove the class of 1838 from campus, to the 1974 vote in favor of coeducation, learn about key moments in the College’s history.
Founded in 1821, Amherst College celebrated its bicentennial in 2021. See an interactive timeline, vintage photos, essays, news stories, and more (podcasts, too!).
He moved to Amherst, Massachusetts in 1812, where he helped to found Amherst College. In 1822, his family moved back to New Haven, where Webster was awarded an honorary degree from Yale the following year. In 1827, Webster was elected to the American Philosophical Society. [30]
First “Class Day” celebration. June 30, 1852: Amherst’s first "Class Day" is celebrated when the class of 1852 marks the end of exams with a gathering to hear an oration and poem, followed by a procession to various professors’ homes. Most of the College and much of the town join in, led by a band.
Profile of Amherst College. A mherst College prepares students to use ideas to make a difference in the world. Since its founding in 1821 in western Massachusetts, Amherst has demonstrated steadfast confidence in the value of the liberal arts and the importance of critical thinking.
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