From Albania to Zimbabwe, the College is home to students from all over the globe. But how do students from all corners of the world discover the Purple Valley?

Hampshire College, a liberal arts institution in Amherst, Mass., announced on April 14 that it will close at the end of the fall 2026 semester.

Many students at the College will tell you that the best place to buy merchandise is the Williams Shop at 15 Spring St., owned by the Goff family. From prospective students to alums returning for the weekend, the store seems to have something for everyone. So, how did this store we know and love come to be?

The JA program celebrates its 100th birthday this year. This week, the Record explored its role thus far, and the future to come.