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Focuses on the efforts of philosophy professor Alexander George to stop the use of sheepskins for diplomas at Amherst College. Reason for the opposition; Comparison of the cost of diplomas made from sheepskin and paper.

Presents information on higher education for January 1998. Westminster College of Salt Lake City, Utah using the slogan `Ivy League Tradition in the Spirit of the West,' on its literature; `The Spectator' conservative paper of Amherst College losing its allocation of funds from the student government due to its conservative views.

Focuses on the early retirement of several professors at the University of Massachusetts in Amhurst due to the provision of special retirement incentive programs in Massachusetts. Number of tenured professors at the university that retired in June 2002; Background on the retirement incentive programs; Impact of early retierment on curriculum quality and department management.

Discusses the dispute on the tenure review of Neta C. Crawford, a political science professor at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts. Criticism on the time she spent away from the university while under tenure review; Racial issues affecting her review; Reasons for the poor evaluation received by Crawford from students.

The article reports on a class on economic consumption, happiness, and well-being at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. The course explores the relationship between wealth and well-being. Students read the philosophy of authors Aristippus and Aristotle and analyze the gross national happiness index of Bhutan. The article suggests that students will think about their own consumer habits, the habits of their peers, their career choices and other future plans. Other topics include gross domestic product and happiness, the fates of lottery winners, and research on consumer behavior.

Discusses the significance of the Evergreens, the house which was built by the father of Emily Dickinson for her brother, Austin and his wife Susan in Amherst, Massachusetts, to the works of poet Emily Dickinson. Person who built the house of Dickinson called Homestead; Number of published poems by Dickinson; Affair which Austin had during his stay at the Evergreens.

Focuses on the Dean's Book Course at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Features of the course; Details on the required reading and assignments for the course; Factors considered in the selection of a book for the course.

Presents a syllabus for studying homelessness and shelter at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Requirements students must fulfill for the course; Required reading; Assignments.