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The Singing College
We have six student-run a cappella groups as well as the Amherst Choral Society, which is made up of four ensembles.
The Writing College
Amherst faculty and alumni have included many influential authors, including Robert Frost, David Foster Wallace ’85, Min Jin Lee, and more. We also host the annual LitFest celebration, inviting distinguished authors to campus.
Conway Canes
Every Amherst graduate receives a cane at Commencement. According to Amherst lore, the canes are a visual metaphor for a college education: They support graduates throughout their lives.