Synthetic Chemist Chris Graves Receives NSF Research Grant
July 17th, 2017
The grant allows Graves to support multiple students in his lab this summer and "have a very strong research program for the next few years,” he says.
Microbiologist Amy Cheng Vollmer Named Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar
May 23rd, 2017
Vollmer, an expert in bacterial stress responses, is only the fourth Swarthmore professor chosen for the honor.
Watch: Driving Progress
May 15th, 2017
Michael Chen ’17 and Christopher Grasberger ‘17 (left) combined their interests in robotics and computer vision and produced an autonomous vehicle, which they recently rode on campus.
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."
Social Sciences Claim Victory in 2017 Bathtub Debate
April 20th, 2017
After a convincing argument from political scientist Carol Nackenoff, the Social Sciences bested the Humanities and Natural Sciences in the 11th annual Bathtub Debate.
Meghan Kelly '18 Awarded Newman Civic Fellowship
April 17th, 2017
Kelly, an Honors major in educational studies and sociology & anthropology, was recognized for her passion for promoting peace and equality.
Aziz Anderson ’17 Receives Watson Fellowship
April 10th, 2017
Anderson, a psychology major from Snellville, Ga., will travel to France, Japan, and the United Kingdom to explore hip hop culture through photography.
Miriam Pierson '18 and Nathaniel Urban '18 Win National Debate Tournament
March 31st, 2017
The duo's win is the biggest for Swarthmore’s Amos J. Peaslee Debate Society in more than 15 years. Pierson was also named the tournament's top debater.
Tyler Alexander ’17 Works to Improve Haitian Healthcare
March 29th, 2017
Alexander is one of four Lang Scholars presenting their senior projects at noon on Friday in the Scheuer Room.
Promotions Recognize Faculty Across the Disciplines
March 27th, 2017
Ralph Gomez, of mathematics and statistics, received tenure and is one of five faculty members to be promoted.
Listen: Political Scientist Carol Nackenoff on Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings
March 23rd, 2017
Nackenoff, who teaches constitutional law, discusses the politicalization of the court, Gorsuch's voting history on religious freedom, and judicial activism, among other topics.
Q&A with Professor of Religion Steven Hopkins
March 10th, 2017
Hopkins discusses his latest book, The Flight of Love, and the challenges and joys of translating a master poet.
Swarthmore Economists Conduct Experiment to Boost Produce Sales At Local Grocery Store
January 11th, 2017
In the experiment, economists Erin Todd Bronchetti (left), Ellen Magenheim, David Huffman, and more than 30 students discovered that providing coupons for produce at a Chester grocery store led shoppers to spend more total dollars on fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eight Faculty Projects Receive Digital Humanities Curricular Grants
November 30th, 2016
Professor of German Sunka Simon is one of nine faculty members to receive grants that support the use and development of digital tools and platforms for work in the humanities.
Linguist K. David Harrison to Document Plants, Languages in Vanuatu
November 7th, 2016
A four-year grant from the National Science Foundation allows him to bring students and faculty colleagues to join the study of the South Pacific linguistic and biodiversity hotspot.
