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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]
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.
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.
About Amherst Amherst History. For over two centuries, Amherst has been educating a talented, diverse student body. Amherst’s historical “firsts” include the world’s first intercollegiate baseball game, and the country’s first undergraduate neuroscience program and first collegiate athletics program. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
-Stanley King, 1952 (Amherst College Class of 1903, President, 1932 – 46) This interactive timeline captures different aspects of early Amherst College history between 1821 – 61. It overlays Amherst College architecture, architectural trends, and the tenure of presidents to reveal their relationships.
A History of Amherst College An Amherst Timeline Amherst College: A Chronology The Buildings and Grounds of Amherst College: A History in Photographs. A large volume of material about the college is now available online. The following out-of-copyright books on College history have been digitized and are available online. Additional books that ...
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If you are interested in learning more about Amherst’s history, please visit the Amherst College Archives. View the Timeline Amherst has been here for 200 years, cheerleading in its own way for reason, understanding, conversation and community.
