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Michael A. Elliott

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20th president @amherstcollege; Professor of English and American Studies; parent; etc
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Amherst, MA amherst.edu Joined June 2011
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Michael A. Elliott @mellio2
As Philip Brian Harper says, the humanities are essential to a thriving democracy. "When we support the humanities ... we are investing in our ability to think critically and exercise curiosity about one another and our past and present condition."

insidehighered.com/opinion/views/…
www.insidehighered.com With Humanities at Risk, How Mellon Sees Its Role (opinion) Some may disagree with our emphasis on broadening who shapes the humanities. The real challenge to the field is the decline in overall support.
Michael A. Elliott @mellio2
Cultivating a small residential community is essential to the Amherst vision of liberal arts education.

An increased focus on attracting, enrolling and retaining students from rural backgrounds will contribute to the tapestry of perspectives that help strengthen our community.
Amherst College @AmherstCollege Jul 25, 2024
Amherst College joins the STARS Network, a coalition of 32 colleges and universities dedicated to helping students from small-town and rural communities in the U.S. enroll in, succeed at and graduate from the college or university of their choice.

More: bit.ly/4dcG7Pe
Students sit on green Adirondack chairs on the Main Quad, reading and relaxing. Large trees frame the scene on both sides with Johnson Chapel in the background.
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Michael A. Elliott @mellio2
Courses that ask students what it means to be a member of a democratic society invite students to work with community partners and address the pressing challenges of our time—a group of Amherst faculty has designed innovative courses that focus on the greater good.
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