The Arts & Communication program is a launchpad for creative careers and offers students exploration, experiential learning, internship, and job opportunities in a range of professions, including (but not limited to): creative practices, arts administration, entertainment, journalism & writing, marketing, media, museums & archives, publishing, and strategic communications.

Amherst Folger Humanities Fellowship

The Amherst Folger Humanities Fellowship offers Amherst graduates with a passion for the humanities the opportunity to launch their career with nine months of full-time work at two outstanding cultural institutions.

Desai Chia Architecture

This February, Forbes named Desai Chia Architecture, co-founded and led by Katherine Chia ’88, in it’s inaugural list of the Top 200 Residential Architects in America. Check out the firm’s profile.

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Top Black Professionals’ Networks by Industry

Looking to connect with fellow Black professionals and elevate your career? This blog post dives into the top networks for Black professionals across various industries, from business to healthcare, tech, and beyond. Whether you’re seeking mentorship or career advice, these …

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Short Takes

Innovative young adult novels by Amherst alumni showcase stories of resilience, self-discovery, and social justice. Melissa Kantor ’91’s Biology Lessons follows a teen navigating an unexpected pregnancy in restrictive Texas, while Dustin Thao ’18’s When Haru Was Here and Jess …

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Alumni

Aleszu Bajak

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Editor Storybench.org and LatinAmericanScience.org
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Tess Banta

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Graphic Novel Editor First Second
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Lisa Biggs

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Assistant Professor Brown University
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Matthew Bires

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer A24
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Chip Garner

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Senior Vice President MWWPR
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Andre Gray

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Chief Creative Officer Annex88
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Alexandra Juhasz

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Distinguished Professor of Film Brooklyn College, CUNY
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Inda Schaenen

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Writer, Journalist, Professor, Certified English Language Arts Teacher
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Amherst, MA 01002