Since its founding in 1821, Amherst College has prepared talented students of every background to lead principled lives of consequence. Education as a pressing social issue has captured the attention of generations of Amherst College students, and alumni who have pursued a calling in education consistently report how their Amherst education provided a sound foundation for their work. With the support and leadership of Charles “Chuck” Ashby Lewis ’64 and Penny Bender Sebring, Ph.D., Amherst’s Careers in Education Professions Career Community encourages students to explore, experience, and reflect upon a variety of paths into the education professions.
Marketing and Events Intern for the Loeb Center, Isa Nava ’28, chats with Alumni-in-Residence guest Catherine E. Lhamon ’93 to discuss what led her to a career in civil rights and advocacy, the barriers in achieving equitable education, and advice …
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The article discusses how many students who struggle with math are actually tripped up by the language in word problems rather than the numbers themselves. It describes how an AI tool was developed to analyze and simplify unclear or culturally …
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This article explains how pre-law students who delay applying to law school can use their “gap years” as “growth years” to build relevant experience and skills. It outlines three main pathways: working in entry-level legal roles, gaining issue- or industry-specific …
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