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.
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.
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.
Promoting Accessibility
August 24th, 2017
How Swarthmore is working to support underserved students on the path to and through college.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 '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.
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.
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.