Swarthmore Opens Classes, Welcomes Class of 2019
August 31st, 2015
The Class of 2019 comprises 407 first-year students and eight transfer students, representing 41 states and 51 countries.
Swarthmore College Announces Changes to Admissions Testing Requirements
August 28th, 2015
Beginning with the 2015-2016 admissions cycle, applicants are required to submit either the SAT or the ACT, though the writing sections of those tests will no longer be considered when applications are reviewed. “We always seek to bring a strong, well-rounded class of students to campus each year,” says Jim Bock, vice president and dean of admissions. “We think this change in our requirements will strengthen that effort.”
Brothers Jason '15 and Yongjun Heo '09 Launch Anti-Hunger App
August 10th, 2015
"We're excited to use our skills for change," says Jason of tech nonprofit Farepath, which empowers young people and their communities to join the fight on hunger.
Swarthmore Advances Academic Mission, Joins Internet2
August 5th, 2015
“Given the importance of undergraduate research and the liberal arts in higher education, this is a space we needed to participate in,” says Chief Information Technology Officer Joel Cooper of the international alliance of researchers.
ICYMI: Top Web Stories of the Year
June 29th, 2015
The 2014-15 academic year ran the gamut – from sumo robots and athletic championships to Fulbright, Truman, Watson, and Marshall scholarships (among others) and the announcement of new president Valerie Smith (left).
Karin Brown Named New Head Swimming Coach
June 18th, 2015
"I look forward to working with the vibrant and talented student-athletes, implementing fresh ideas to strengthen the swimming program, and being involved in many capacities in the department and the greater campus community," says Brown.
Class of 2015 Post-Graduation Plans
May 29th, 2015
During Senior Week, members of the Class of 2015 took time from climbing the Clothier Bell Tower and hanging out on Parrish beach to share what is coming next after graduation.
Hayden Dahmm '15 on Engineering, Blindness, and Collaboration
May 28th, 2015
Dahmm, an Honors engineering major, received his diploma on Sunday; soon after, he will head to Britain through a Marshall Scholarship to obtain a master’s in sustainable energy futures.
Seven Seniors, Two Alums Awarded Fulbright Grants
May 11th, 2015
Elizabeth Bachman ’15 is one of seven seniors chosen for the highly-competitive, merit-based grants for international educational exchange.
Olivia Mendelson '16 Wins Beinecke Scholarship
April 29th, 2015
Mendelson, one of 20 recipients from around the country, will receive $34,000 toward her pursuit of a Ph.D. in modern/contemporary Chinese art history.
Q&A with Fellowships & Prizes Advisor Melissa Mandos
April 27th, 2015
Introducing Fellowships & Prizes Week, Mandos discusses the highlights and challenges of helping Swarthmore students to have their academic and community service efforts rewarded nationally.
Louis Lainé ’16 Wins Truman Scholarship
April 20th, 2015
One of just 58 winners across the U.S., the political science major receives $30,000 for graduate school among an array of professional development opportunities.
950 Students Admitted to Swarthmore Class of 2019
March 30th, 2015
The admitted students come from or represent six continents, 74 nations, and 50 U.S. states as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Watson Fellowship Sends Mayra Tenorio '15 on "Inherently Personal" Journey
March 18th, 2015
The sociology & anthropology major from Beach Park, Ill., will travel to five countries next year to hear and be inspired by women's stories of survival.
