Lang Family Commitment, Challenge to Renovate Music Building Inspires Swarthmore College Board of Managers to Follow Their Lead
February 27th, 2019
A combined $9 million will revitalize this iconic space.
Student, Recent Alumna Honored for Research Posters
February 19th, 2019
Jonathan Tostado-Marquez ’19 and Fran Reckers ’18 were recently honored for outstanding work on posters showcasing their undergraduate research.
Swarthmore Ranked Among Top Producers of Fulbright Scholars
February 11th, 2019
The College is again a top producer of Fulbright scholars for more than a decade; 10 recent alumni received grants last year.
New Book from Sociologist Daniel Laurison ’99 Explores the ‘Class Ceiling’
January 22nd, 2019
In The Class Ceiling: Why it Pays to Be Privileged, Assistant Professor of Sociology Daniel Laurison '99 investigates the ambiguities of meritocracy in white-collar workers’ salaries in the United Kingdom.
10 Stories of Mentorship
January 29th, 2019
Students and alumni reflect on this year’s Extern Week, which sparked opportunities and insights while strengthening intergenerational bonds.
Swarthmore Welcomes Director Lars Jan ’00 and Early Morning Opera
January 23rd, 2019
The Institute of Memory confronts the contemporary American audience with urgent questions about the larger spiritual and philosophical consequences of political terror, trauma, and privacy in the digital age.
Swarthmore Well-Represented in 2019 Oscar Field
January 23rd, 2019
Marshall Curry ’92’s film A Night at the Garden is in the running for Best Documentary Short, while Roma, executive produced by David Linde ’82, is one of eight films vying for Best Picture.
Experts in the Field
January 10th, 2019
Collaborating with statistician Steve C. Wang, a team of Swarthmore students presented their research on statistical paleontology at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America.
Watch: Nancy Grace Roman '46 Remembered for Contributions to Astronomy
January 15th, 2019
The pioneering spirit and scientific legacy of astronomer Nancy Grace Roman '46 H'76, who died in Dece
Tedi Asher '05 on Bridging the Gap Between Arts and Sciences
December 19th, 2018
"It's my hope that by studying our visitors responses to the exhibitions, we might be able to understand something more about the brain and contribute to neuroscience itself," says Asher, a neuroscience researcher at the Peabody Essex Museum.
Ursula K. Le Guin Biographer Julie Phillips '86 on Building a Freelance Career
December 13th, 2018
Speaking to English majors and minors, Phillips trace her career path as a writer for The New Yorker, The Village Voice and many other publications.
College Access Center Revived as Marie and Cynthia Jetter College and Career Center
December 12th, 2018
“It’s critical for there to be a place where people can access information that allows them access to greater opportunities,” says Cynthia Jetter ’74, who drove the creation of the College Access Center through her work at the College.
Architect Selected for Sharples Dining Hall and Community Commons Project
December 4th, 2018
“This is a chance for us to provide the community with a fresh and sustainable dining experience," says Anthony Coschignano, "and to offer students a vibrant place to have fun, relax, and connect with one another.”
A Celebration of Diversity
December 3rd, 2018
The Hormel-Nguyen Intercultural Center, made possible by the generosity of James Hormel ’55 and Michael Nguyen ’08, deepens the College’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
Swarthmore Delegation Heads to International Climate Negotiations
November 30th, 2018
“It’s the only intergovernmental platform in the world where all nations can assemble and discuss how to adapt to and mitigate climate change,” says Eriko Shrestha ’19, one of six students making the trip to Poland.
