
9th Annual Black Art Matters Festival at Amherst College
The ninth annual Black Art Matters Festival will take place March 5 and 7, 2026, celebrating Black student artists and creators. The festival includes: For

The ninth annual Black Art Matters Festival will take place March 5 and 7, 2026, celebrating Black student artists and creators. The festival includes: For

An anonymous donor is matching all donations made through March 2026 dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $20,000, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of

The Hitchcock Center for the Environment will host a volunteer information and training session for the “Big Migration” on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 6:00

The Hitchcock Center for the Environment is accepting board nominations through March 1, 2026. The organization seeks individuals passionate about climate change, sustainability, and environmental

Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to submit logo designs for two new Amherst schools: Amethyst Brook Elementary School and Chestnut Street Academy.

A free public talk, “How Tech is Supercharging ICE,” will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. UMass faculty

Due to forecasted weather, the Town of Amherst has declared a parking ban effective Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 10:00 PM. During the ban, parking

Renovations are underway at the Bangs Community Center at 70 Boltwood Walk. The project includes health and safety upgrades such as a new sprinkler system,

The Jones Library will hold a topping off ceremony to celebrate the near-completion of its structural framework on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 2:30 PM.

A small-group workshop, “Getting Started with ChatGPT: Everyday Uses & Smart Tips,” will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Participants will