Here is the update on job cuts at Hampshire College. Rumors have been floating for a while, now it's official. The source for this layoff info is quoted at the bottom. Good luck all. AMHERST — An initial round of layoffs at Hampshire College will be... — read more
Merger?
"ITEM: Hampshire College is now looking for a “strategic partner.” This sounds a lot like a call for a merger. A college FAQ makes the call really sound like a merger:"... — read more
Hampshire President “Worried About The College Closing”
"Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts is charting an uncertain course, facing declining enrollment and an unstable financial future. President Miriam Nelson has found herself in the heart of controversy. After a board vote to only accept a... — read more
NY Times: Alternative Colleges, and Their ‘Radical, Communal Ideas,’ Fight for a Future
“Hampshire’s next set of moves will set a precedent for the future of experimental education,” the students wrote in a manifesto demanding more participation in charting the college’s future. “We want to believe that you share our radical, communal... — read more