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www .amherst .edu. Amherst College ( / ˈæmərst / ⓘ [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]
- Rural, 1,000 acres (4.0 km²)
- Michael A. Elliott
An Amherst Timeline. Cornerstone laid for South College, first College building. College is founded as Amherst Collegiate Institution. § Zephaniah Swift Moore, clergyman and former president of Williams College, begins term as first president (1821-23). First College Catalog issued — a single sheet.
Amherst College began in 1821 to educate “indigent young men of piety and talents.” From its start, Amherst enrolled students who might not commonly have had access to higher education. Some “Firsts” at Amherst Mission Statement. An Amherst Timeline. See a timeline of Amherst College milestones and notable moments, in our Bicentennial section.
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Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of the United States including early British colonies, the American Revolution, Civil War, World War I and 2, Civil Rights, and the Cold War.
The Evolution of Our Campus. Amherst College began in 1821 to educate “indigent young men of piety and talents.”. From its start, Amherst enrolled students who might not commonly have had access to higher education. Some “Firsts” at Amherst A Place of Learning.
The population of the United States in 1880 was slightly more than 50 million. In 1900 it was almost 76 million, a gain of more than 50 percent. Much of the population increase was due to millions of immigrants who entered the country during this period. They sought new jobs and new homes in a prosperous land.
Songs of Amherst Published. March 1, 1860: After a committee from the class of 1862 is organized to address the matter, the College releases the first issue of Songs of Amherst. This 75-page volume contains lyrics for 62 songs, all but eight written especially for Amherst.
