President Rebecca Chopp Explores Why Liberal Arts Colleges Are at Forefront of Higher Education in New Book
December 2nd, 2013
In Remaking College: Innovation in the Liberal Arts, Chopp and Haverford College President Dan Weiss argue that no approach better prepares students for life after graduation, whatever path they follow.
Campus Community Comes Together at SASS Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
November 26th, 2013
Members of the Swarthmore African-American Student Society, including Ryan Greenlaw '15 (left), welcomed the campus community to the Black Cultural Center for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
Linguist Donna Jo Napoli Honored for Work on Behalf of Deaf Children
November 7th, 2013
Napoli provides doctors with information for parents about the language and education options for their deaf children, and is teaching a new class in partnership with Galludet University.
Anisa Knox '15 Showcases Chinese Language Skills in Annual Speech Competition
November 4th, 2013
"In the 21st century, language learning is essential," says Knox, whose second-place finish won her a trip to Hong Kong, including a week-long study tour and an internship.
A Different Kind of Masterpiece
October 3rd, 2013
UNESCO delegate Duong Tran '15 helps Vietnamese youth to make a positive impact in society.
First-Generation College Students, Faculty, and Staff Share Experiences at First in Family Lunch
September 27th, 2013
"All of us first-generation students are here to help you," said President Rebecca Chopp at the event, "and we applaud you for this milestone and many to come."
Watch: Community Celebration Kicks Off Academic Year
September 16th, 2013
The picnic on Parrish Beach included a community pledge project, where attendees wrote down how they promise play an active role in the community.
Award-Winning Fashion Designer Joseph Altuzarra '05 Discusses Building His Brand
September 13th, 2013
Altuzarra traces his career back to his research at Swarthmore, where he examined the intersection of fashion and art history.
Students Flock to Welcome Weekend & Student Activities Fair
September 10th, 2013
Food trucks from Philadelphia joined over 120 student groups to highlight the annual event, which drew over 500 members of the campus community on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
Swarthmore Produces Most Social Sciences Doctorate Recipients in the Nation
September 6th, 2013
The National Science Foundation also found that more than 20 percent of Swarthmore graduates in go on to earn a doctorate degree.
Class of 2017 Helps Restore Crum Woods in Annual Orientation Service Project
September 3rd, 2013
Students joined faculty, staff, and community volunteers in planting native shrubs and trees.
Swarthmore Opens Classes, Welcomes Class of 2017
September 2nd, 2013
The start of the 2013-14 academic year marks the 145th year of instruction at the College.
Watch: The Class of 2017 Arrives
August 30th, 2013
After settling in on campus, first-year and transfer students participated in workshops, social events, and community service projects.
Zooey Deschanel Explores Her Roots at Swarthmore's Friends Historical Library
August 15th, 2013
The actress' ancestors were abolitionist Quakers, as described in the episode of Who Do You Think You Are? that aired this week.
Watch: Swarthmore Tops Princeton Review's "Great Financial Aid" List
August 6th, 2013
The ranking, based on survey responses from 126,000 students at colleges and universities across the country, cites Swarthmore as the college at which students reported the most satisfaction with their financial aid.
