Nathan Graf '16 on College's Carbon Charge Program
June 19th, 2018
"Just seeing that number on the budget has brought a lot of folks to the table," says Graf, the College's Climate Action Senior Fellow.
Transforming Ideas at SwatTank Competition
April 17th, 2018
More than 60 students, including Thient Kyaw '19, participated in this year's SwatTank competition, which aims to equip students with the tools needed to become successful entrepreneurs.
The Quest for Zero Waste
February 28th, 2018
The College community bands together to handle waste more efficiently and ethically.
Listen: Engineer Marc Edwards on Truth-Seeking in an Age of Tribalism
February 20th, 2018
Edwards examines how government regulators, unethical scientists, and misguided activists contributed to the water crisis in Flint, Mich.
Opening Doors to a Network of Sustainability Efforts
February 16th, 2018
Students, including Sacha Lin '20, came together with local environmental groups for the annual Sustainability Showcase.
Swarthmore Receives Construction Excellence Award for Whittier Hall
December 21st, 2017
The building, one of the first to be built within the standards of the College’s environmental sustainability framework, was honored for its creativity and sensitivity to its surroundings.
Swarthmore Gets Closer to Becoming Zero Waste Campus
November 16th, 2017
"We are thrilled by the enthusiasm that the College community has shown for this Zero Waste initiative," says Melissa Tier '14, sustainability program manager, "and are eager to meet the demand for more educational resources and more compost bins."
Director of Grounds Jeff Jabco Honored with National Horticulture Award
October 25th, 2017
Jabco, who came to Swarthmore in 1990, received the Hamilton Award, given annually to "an unsung hero, quiet leader, or patient mentor in the field.”
Construction Projects Foster Community, Active Learning
September 14th, 2017
Recent campus enhancements include the opening of a new residence hall and the relocation of the Sproul Observatory Telescope to make room for an expanded student center.
President Valerie Smith Leads Push for Carbon Pricing
August 11th, 2017
"Together, we can demonstrate to our elected officials the political will necessary to enact effective policy to combat climate change," Smith says on behalf of more than 30 college and university presidents who support the effort.
Swarthmore Receives Sustainable Campus Excellence Award
July 12th, 2017
Director of Sustainability Aurora Winslade accepted the award for the College's leadership on carbon pricing in higher education.
Swarthmore College Commits to Upholding Paris Accord
June 6th, 2017
President Valerie Smith joined over 180 leaders in higher education and over 1,000 leaders in the U.S. in declaring their intent to continue to ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in reducing carbon emissions.
Faculty-Staff Book Club Explores Climate Change and Justice
June 2nd, 2017
Among highlights for librarian Pam Harris was a book on climate change activists through history, including a group from the 1950s whose items are part of the College's collection.
Swarthmore Lends Voice to People's Climate March
May 1st, 2017
The march was an opportunity to clearly state that "climate change is an urgent issue that impacts people’s lives, and that we’re organized to fight it,” says Climate Action Senior Fellow Nathan Graf '16.
Academic, Earth Day Programs Raise Profile of Crum Woods
April 26th, 2017
Brittni Teresi ’19, an honors environmental studies and psychology major from Las Vegas, Nev., described the Crum Creek Cleanup as "very refreshing and inspiring."
