A Culture of Writing
Now entering its 25th year, the Swarthmore Writing Program supports students' writing and encourages a culture of writing on campus.
"Battle Hymn" is Anthem
The words of "Battle Hymn" are "carved into the narrative arc of the American story," says Dominic Tierney, political scientist and author.
New Sculpture Takes Root on Campus
Steelroot is installed in the Class of '58 Courtyard between the Alice Paul and Kemp Residence Halls.
Soccer's Langley and Rose Named All-Americans
Forward Morgan Langley '11 and midfielder Micah Rose '12 of the men's soccer team have been named to the NCAA Division III All-America Team.
Faculty Named to Endowed Professorships
Five faculty members were recently appointed to endowed professorships.
Swarthmore Named No. 1 Best Value in Private Colleges
Swarthmore has been named the number one Best Value in Private Colleges in the December issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
Strategic Planning
Swarthmore's planning process will be guided by our core mission and values and guided by a Strategic Planning Council comprised of faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Join the conversation.
Linguist David Harrison Records Hidden Language
On a research trip to India to find speakers of two little-known languages, Associate Professor of Linguistics K. David Harrison found the unexpected - a third language, Koro.
Join The 1864 Society
The 1864 Society recognizes the alumni, parents, and friends who have made a commitment to support Swarthmore at a leadership level each year.
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Associate Professor of French Jean-Vincent Blanchard examines one of the arguably most important figures of modern France.