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Hampshire College announced that it will be shuttering at the end of 2026, after years of financial troubles and a decline in enrollment. The university houses the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, the Hitchcock Center for the Environment, and the Yiddish Book Center, all of which operate independently and will remain open.

“We are saddened by Hampshire College’s announcement,” said Yiddish Book Center president Susan Bronson. “Hampshire has been a valued neighbor for many years, and we recognize the significance of this moment for its community.”

A spokesperson for the Eric Carle Museum said, “Hampshire College has been a wonderful neighbor to The Carle. We wish everyone in the Hampshire community the best as they go through this challenging time.”

Heather Faulls has joined as senior marketing manager.

Allyson Coy has been promoted to marketing associate.

Josie McRoberts and Lindsay Cook have been promoted to associate publicist.

Miriam Miller has been promoted to senior director of subsidiary rights.

At Candlewick Press:

Kate Fletcher has been promoted to executive editorial director.

Andrea Tompa has been promoted to editorial director.

Kaylan Adair has been promoted to editorial director, fiction.

Juan Botero has been promoted to associate editor.