Amherst College, Private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States.
This college offers undergraduate programs in humanities, sciences and social studies on a large campus with residential halls, lecture buildings and laboratories. The institution follows an open curriculum with no required courses, allowing students to choose their classes freely.
Founded in 1821, the college began as a school for men only and opened to women during the mid-1970s. This shift changed the atmosphere of campus life and the composition of the student body.
The libraries and reading rooms serve as meeting points where students and faculty hold conversations and work on projects between classes. During mild weather the lawns become informal study areas where small groups discuss or individuals read outdoors.
Visitors can attend public lectures, museum exhibitions or concerts held outside regular teaching hours. The grounds remain open to the public while many indoor spaces become accessible during events.
A mammoth was chosen as the official symbol in 2016 after the previous emblem was retired. This animal now appears on athletic clothing and in general communications from the college.
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