Hampshire College community rallies following closure announcement
Hampshire College announced its closure by the end of 2026, prompting a rally at Amherst Town Common where students, faculty, and staff demanded support from the Five College Consortium. Speakers called for the college administration to provide pathways for impacted students, faculty, and staff.
A large gathering of Hampshire College students, faculty, staff, and supporters rallied at Amherst Town Common on April 23 to protest the college's announced closure by the end of 2026. Speakers demanded that Hampshire College administration and the Five College Consortium provide reasonable pathways for those impacted. The college's closure affects 250 faculty and staff facing unemployment and hundreds of students seeking new collegiate paths. Hampshire College shared that Division III students will be allowed to complete their degrees on campus, while Division I and II students will be supported in finding new colleges through a Transfer Pathway. The college has transfer agreements with several institutions to facilitate this process. The decision to close follows previous financial struggles, including a near-closure in 2019 that was averted after successful fundraising efforts.
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