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Amherst College (/ ˈ æ m ər s t / ⓘ 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.
- Rural, 1,000 acres (4.0 km²)
- Michael A. Elliott
Founded in 1821, Amherst College celebrated its bicentennial in 2021. See an interactive timeline, vintage photos, essays, news stories, and more (podcasts, too!).
Text and images courtesy of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections.
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Amherst’s History. For two centuries, Amherst has been educating a talented, diverse student body. Amherst’s historical “firsts” include the world’s first intercollegiate baseball game, the country’s first collegiate athletics program and the nation’s first undergraduate neuroscience program.
Jun 2, 2011 · History of Amherst College during its first half century, 1821-1871 : Tyler, W. S. (William Seymour), 1810-1897 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.
Type. Private. Location. Amherst, MA USA. Website. www.amherst.edu. Amherst College is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts. It is the third oldest college in Massachusetts. Established as a men's college, it has been coeducational since 1975.
