Amherst College Alumni

10/12/2026

IYKYK ROSCOE’S Disco—the brainchild of two Amherst seniors, Leslie Cohen and Steve Gibson, both ‘76—transformed Valentine Hall each weekend into New England’s answer to New York’s Studio 54. Well...sorta. Crowds came from all over to dance to the pulsing music, enjoy the $1 b**r and w**e, and party the evening away.

Now, 50 years later, all alumni are welcome to join us for a special Amherst DisCO, this one in honor of 50 years of coeducation.

October 24, 6-9 pm, Main Quad
‘70’s attire welcome!

09/18/2026

Join us Tuesday for our annual Virtual Town Hall! Register today!

A virtual town hall with President Elliott.

Alumni and families: Join us Sept. 22 from 7 to 8 pm as President Elliott and Chair of the Board Chantal E. Kordula '94 discuss the latest developments at the College and key priorities for the year ahead.

Register and submit your questions: https://bit.ly/4hiCsDi

08/27/2026

Dear Valentine…
As Valentine Dining Hall served its last meals, we asked alumni to write “Love letters to Valentine”, here are just a few of the hundreds of responses! What would your letter say?? 💜

08/20/2026

“Betty offered us love and nourishment and encouraged us to venture out to explore a much larger world than the one into which we were born,” the donor said. “There was always room at her table, whether you were an old friend or a stranger.”

Betty's Kitchen, which replaces Valentine Dining Hall, will be Amherst's primary all-campus dining hall, serving students, faculty, staff, and visitors. It will occupy 46,500 square feet at the heart of Ford Student Center, designed by renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron in collaboration with Sasaki.

08/07/2026

Check out photos and videos from Reunion Weekend!

amherst.edu/go/reunion

07/24/2026

COCREATED is a community art project that brings the global Amherst community together through creativity, memory, and shared purpose.

You are invited to design a fabric square with a meaningful “CO” word that reflects their Amherst experience. Each individual square of the textile should answer one simple question: What’s your CO?

Blank fabric squares can be mailed to you and will be available during special events on-campus. They may also be picked up at Smith House at Amherst College.

Visit amherst.edu/go/50CO or message us here to learn more about how to get involved in this Community Art Project.

03/25/2026

💜 It’s Amherst Giving Days! Make your gift today and send someone a “Because of You” message to let them know how much they mean to you and your time at Amherst.

*link to give in bio*

Comment “done” after you make your gift and be entered to win a swag bag!

06/13/2025

The alumni in Chicago showed up for local bar trivia and dominated the competition. Two of the three Amherst teams won silver and bronze, and the third team came in fourth, just shy of the podium! Way to represent!

05/30/2025

Consider us impressed! 🚲 Mike Adams ‘75 (right) biked to Reunion from San Diego. He left in March and took the scenic route to join his class for their 50th.

He arrived yesterday with Andy Balder ‘75 (left) who met him locally for the last leg.

05/16/2025

On May 1 and 2, Amherst Fund staff invited students to write postcards of gratitude to alumni who supported the College during this year’s Giving Days. Students shared heartfelt messages, thanking the generous alumni whose support helps make their Amherst experience extraordinary.