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Hampshire College leadership says the private school will need to sell off parts of its 800-acre campus to meet debt demands.

No matter how you spin it, vinyl records are seeing a resurgence. Vinyl sales even surpassed $1 billion in revenue last year, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.Ahead of “Record Store Day” this Saturday, WAMC spoke with record spinners, record collectors and others about why they love the analog format.

Amid news of its upcoming closure, some Hampshire College alumni are balancing mourning with sharing memories of their unconventional alma mater.The Amherst, Mass., school announced this week that it would cease operations after its fall 2026 semesterWAMC spoke with graduates who span the school’s history – all describing an institution that broke new ground in higher education, but also had plenty of obstacles to face in its final years.

Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, says it will permanently close after the fall 2026 semester. The announcement made Tuesday comes after the college has faced years of declining enrollment.

Based in western Massachusetts, a nonprofit made up of medical professionals is once again journeying to Uganda. Their mission: help equip local health care workers and midwives looking to make a difference in their stretch of the country.As organizers tell WAMC, their annual trip comes with added importance, especially after the withdrawal of USAID.

Hampshire County Massachusetts is marking the 350th anniversary of its founding this year. Later this week people will have an opportunity to view rare…

The founding of the third oldest county in Massachusetts, Hampshire County, is being observed this year. Officials are using the 350th anniversary to…