Economist Syon Bhanot Examines Impact of "Trump Tape"
November 1st, 2016
Bhanot uses behavioral economic principles to examine why the recording seemed to have such a strong impact on voters.
Interactive U.S. Map Puts Changes in State Voting Laws into Context
October 27th, 2016
The map – developed by the students in Professor Carol Nackenoff's American Elections class – shows changes to state election voting laws over the past decade from a national perspective.
Listen: Political Scientist Carol Nackenoff on Rethinking the 2016 Presidential Election
October 18th, 2016
In this talk, Nackenoff explores whether we are witnessing long-term shifts and the transformation of at least one political party.
Four Students Present Research to World's Leading Geoscientists
October 17th, 2016
The Geological Society of America conference "was incredible, and I received tons of helpful feedback for continuing my project,” says Tushar Kundu '17.
New Website Highlights Accomplishments of Hispanic, Latino/a Mathematicians
October 14th, 2016
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Alexander Diaz-Lopez launched the site to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Swarthmore Among Top Schools for Producing Nobel Prize Winners
October 11th, 2016
In a new study based on Nobel prize winners per undergraduate student, Swarthmore places fourth in the world.
Five Faculty Members Recently Appointed to Endowed Professorships
October 5th, 2016
Endowed chairs are now held by Sara Hiebert Burch and Amy Cheng Vollmer (left) in biology, Frank Durgin in psychology, Sibelan Forrester in Modern Languages and Literatures, and Ann Renninger in Educational Studies.
Chemistry Professor Liliya Yatsunyk Receives Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
September 30th, 2016
The award recognizes faculty in the chemical sciences who excel in research and education and provides unrestricted $60,000 grants for research.
Maximizing Opportunity
September 21st, 2016
Swarthmore’s assistance to students for tuition, research opportunities, international travel and more.
Visiting Cornell Professor Beppie van den Bogaerde Advocates for the Deaf
September 12th, 2016
“For me, it’s about raising awareness and understanding,” says van den Bogaerde, who will teach two linguistics courses and forge interdisciplinary connections at Swarthmore this year.
Pass / Fail Policy Places Emphasis on Learning, Not Grades for First Years
September 7th, 2016
"[Students] can do something that is serendipitous, that's outside of their comfort zone, and be more focused on the learning rather than grade achievement," explains Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Diane Anderson.
Chemistry Summer Research Leads to Collaboration, Opportunities
September 5th, 2016
This summer, Deondre Jordan '19 and three other students had the opportunity to meet, collaborate, and present their research with world-leading experts in their field.
'We're Here for You'
August 25th, 2016
Staff, faculty, and students from all areas of the College help new students to feel at home and aware of resources available to help them succeed.
Jill Gladstein Recognized for Work on National Writing Program Database
August 25th, 2016
Gladstein received an Extraordinary Service Award for her work on the nearly three-year effort to survey every college and university in the U.S.
Curator Wendy Chmielewski Highlights Women Who Paved Way for Hillary Clinton
July 27th, 2016
Chmielewski worked on a project that traces the hundreds of U.S. women who ran for political office before the 19th Amendment was passed.
