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Recent UMass Journalism alumnae Rahmah Pauzi of Amherst shoots video Thursday for UMass's first ever Massive Open Online Course. SARAH CROSBY

UMass lecturer launches first Massive Open Online Course

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

AMHERST — Large classes aren’t unusual at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. But a new one launched this week sets a record. “Building a Basic Website,” taught by a leader of the school’s online journalism program, counts 1,000 students on its roster from around the country — and around the globe. The enormous reach of the course is no accident. … 0

Skeleton of Dryosaurus altus donated to Amherst museum

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

AMHERST — A well-preserved skeleton of a dinosaur that lived in North America approximately 150 million years ago will soon have a new home at Beneski Museum of Natural History on the Amherst College campus. John Middleton, a 1977 graduate of Amherst College, and his wife, Leigh, recently acquired the Dryosaurus altus, which will be one of just two such species on a … 0

Summary of disciplinary hearing changes at Amherst College 

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

AMHERST — Below is a summary of changes made to the Amherst College disciplinary hearing process last spring for handling cases of rape and sexual assault. The changes were directed by college President Carolyn “Biddy” Martin and approved by the College Council and the executive committee of the faculty known as the Committee of Six. Since July, Gina M. Smith, a national expert … 0

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Alden Montague of Westhampton, 8, on left, uses a crosscut saw Sunday with Tom Jenkins of Westhampton during a "A Step Back in Time," a program highlighting Westhampton life in the 1800s. Ali Jenkins, center, of Westhampton looks on. Times gone by SARAH CROSBY Times gone by
Madeline Jenkins of Westhampton, 10, uses a hand-crank ice cream maker Sundat at the Westhampton Library. The device was available for use as part of A Step Back in Time, a special program highlighting Westhampton life in the 1800s. SARAH CROSBY The simple life
Jim Lumley stands amid lilac trees in Lilacland in Pelham Friday. JERREY ROBERTS Color, scents aplenty at Jim Lumley’s Lilacland in Pelham
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Jasjaap "Jess" Sidhu, a member of the college's discipline committee, Tuesday at Amherst College.

Colleges revamp protocol to handle rape allegations

Monday, December 17, 2012

AMHERST — The first time Jasjaap “Jess” Sidhu, a 21-year-old Amherst College junior, had to rule on an allegation of rape, he was understandably nervous. “It’s one of the biggest moments in someone’s life,” he said last week, … 0

FILE PHOTO Amherst College President Carolyn "Biddy" Martin last week wrote a letter to the campus community in response to publication of a suicide note left by a former student who was sexually assaulted in September 2011. It is one of several incidents which have raised questions about how college officials have responded to reported sexual assualts on campus.

More concerns at Amherst College about sexual assaults 

Monday, November 12, 2012

AMHERST — A suicide note from a former Amherst College student who died in June is renewing questions about how college administrators have handled reported rapes and sexual assaults. Thomas “Trey” Malone took his life by jumping from … 0

Amherst College president Carolyn "Biddy" Martin confirmed Wednesday that the school's sexual assault counselor has departed after a student's account of being raped on campus was published in the Amherst Student. The college has canceled classes on Friday and is requiring students, faculty and staff to attend events about how to prevent and respond to sexual assaults on campus. (File photo)

Amherst College sexual assault counselor leaves

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

AMHERST — Amherst College’s sexual assault counselor has left the school in the wake of a pair of recent stories about sexual assault on campus, college President Carolyn “Biddy” Martin confirmed on Wednesday. The circumstances surrounding the departure … 0

Sign at Patterson dorm in the Southwest Residential Area at the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus Monday. KEVIN GUTTING

Students find alternatives on campus during storm

Monday, October 29, 2012

Smith College student Pia Furken said the arrival of Hurricane Sandy made her “feel nervous and excited at the same time.” A first-year student interviewed on campus Monday morning, Furken said she had plenty of non-perishable food ready, … 0

Amherst College president Carolyn "Biddy" Martin has pledged to reform the way the college responds to reports of sexual assault after a former student this week published her account of being raped. (File photo)

Amherst College rape account prompts pledge of reform

Thursday, October 18, 2012

AMHERST — A day after the student newspaper published a first-person account by a former student who said she was raped at Amherst College, President Carolyn “Biddy” Martin pledged to reform the way the college responds to cases … 0

Amherst College Professor Carleen Basler resigns amid plagiarism charges

Friday, September 28, 2012

AMHERST — An Amherst College professor resigned after admitting to plagiarism charges. Carleen Basler, an assistant professor of American studies and sociology, resigned Sept. 17 after a tenure review committee found instances of plagiarism in her published work. Basler could have appealed the committee’s findings, but chose to … 0

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