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Katie Paulson '18

Katie Paulson '18 on Why Study the Liberal Arts

October 27th, 2017

"I’ve found that education feels most empowering when students are required to contribute a high level of dedication and preparation in order to make the education happen," says Paulson. 

A student stands with his lit candle during First Collection

Listen: First Collection and New Student Orientation 2017

September 4th, 2017

During its first week on campus, the Class of 2021 participated in several Swarthmore traditions, including first collection.

The front entry to Parrish Hall

Swarthmore Opens Classes, Welcomes Class of 2021

September 4th, 2017

Swarthmore College welcomes 393 first-year students and 13 transfer students to the campus community this week, as the 2017-18 academic year officially begins.

Andrew Moe

Promoting Accessibility

August 24th, 2017

How Swarthmore is working to support underserved students on the path to and through college.

Andrew Moe

Swarthmore Holds Its First College Access Summit

June 26th, 2017

The goal is to strengthen the pipeline of students not just going to college, but successfully graduating, says Associate Dean of Admissions Andrew Moe.

Andrew Moe

Q&A with Associate Dean of Admissions Andrew Moe

June 21st, 2017

Moe, associate dean of admissions and the director of access and programming at the College, discusses his efforts to promote diversity, inclusion, and access during the admissions process.

President Valerie Smith

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.

Watch: A Day in the Life

April 25th, 2017

Catch a glimpse into campus life at Swarthmore from the perspectives of eight students.

Jeremy Schifeling '03

Entrepreneur Jeremy Schifeling '03 Charts Path from Liberal Arts to Tech

April 21st, 2017

Schifeling, founder and CEO of a firm that provides career advisory services, found that five liberal arts majors account for more than 50,000 jobs at Internet companies.

Ralph Gomez

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.

A flower peeks through the snow in front of Clothier Tower

960 Students Admitted to Swarthmore Class of 2021

March 21st, 2017

Twenty-five percent of the admitted students are among the first generation in their family to attend college and 31 percent are affiliated with local and national community-based organizations.

Parrish Hall

Swarthmore in Three Words

March 8th, 2017

How would you describe Swarthmore in three words? Find out how a group of alums responded to the question and consider - what are your three words?

Nancy Grace Roman in Lego

Nancy Grace Roman '46 Among Female NASA Pioneers Immortalized in Lego

March 6th, 2017

The Women of NASA Lego set includes two women with Swarthmore ties – Roman (left) and Sally Ride '72.

Three players with trophy

Promised Land

February 27th, 2017

Swarthmore's men's basketball team won the program's first Centennial Conference championship, punching a ticket to the NCAA Division III Tournament and earning the right to host first and second round games.

Parrish Hall in spring

Swarthmore Among Top Producers of Fulbright Winners

February 27th, 2017

Swarthmore has appeared on this list for more than 10 years, says Fellowships and Prizes Advisor Melissa Mandos.

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