Isaac Stanley ’73 Tackles Youth Housing Insecurity Amid Pandemic
April 29th, 2020
Stanley is board chair of Ignite, a Chicago-based agency that provides support for 14- through 26-year-olds on the brink of homelessness. In the face of pandemic, Stanley and Ignite have adjusted and persevered, raising $337,000 from an online campaign to help keep youth housed and fed.
Leaning into the Liberal Arts
February 20th, 2020
At Swarthmore, the liberal arts stoke adventure for the intellectually curious. Spanning the many disciplines of knowledge and thought, they give students new ways of thinking and looking at the world. Six seniors recently took a moment to share the paths they have taken, what they have valued most from their Swarthmore experience, and what comes next.
Watch: Malcolm Jenkins Discusses Athletics, Activism, and Empowerment at ‘Beyond the Field’
February 28th, 2020
Following a panel of student-athletes discussing the role of athletics in social change, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins discussed his work in the realms of activism, athletics, and empowerment in the modern political era.
Sociologist Daniel Laurison ’99 Explains — and Upends — Political Primary Narratives
February 26th, 2020
Laurison recently sat down to discuss his upcoming book on how campaign professionals shape politics (or not); how class position affects one’s vote; the Pennsylvania Participation Project, his examination of why so many people feel disconnected from politics; the Bernie Sanders surge; and more.
Changing Perspectives: Q&A with Sociologist Nina Johnson
February 3rd, 2020
An assistant professor of sociology and a 2019–2020 Engaged Scholars Initiative Fellow, Nina Johnson researches the impacts of mass incarceration and public policy on Philadelphia neighborhoods. She talked with the Bulletin about her studies of race, class, and inequality, her role in the Black Studies Program, and who inspires her.
Three Faculty Members Appointed to Endowed Chairs
December 16th, 2019
At the December meeting of the Board of Managers, three faculty members were appointed to endowed chairs: Farha Ghannam (Sociology & Anthropology) to the Eugene M. Lang Research Professorship, Elizabeth Vallen (Biology) to the Howard A. Schneiderman ’48 Professorship in Biology, and Andrew Ward (Psychology and Peace & Conflict Studies) to the William R. Kenan Jr. Professorship.
Emma Morgan-Bennett ’20 Named a Marshall Scholar
December 10th, 2019
Morgan-Bennett is one of just 46 students from around the U.S. this year to receive the highly selective honor, which invites burgeoning leaders to embark on graduate studies in the U.K. She will pursue a masters in anthropology of media and intensive language at the University of London.
Swarthmore Hosts Aspiring Academics of Color at Mellon Mays Conference
November 14th, 2019
The event will bring together dozens of scholars from around the region and feature a keynote from program alumna Jayanti Owens ’06, now a professor at Brown University.
Cooper Events Series to Feature Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot, Philadelphia Eagles Safety Malcolm Jenkins
September 6th, 2019
This year, the Cooper Series is bringing eight enriching works to campus, focusing on photography, dance, music, and active conversation. All of the events are free and open to the public.
Dance Professor Pallabi Chakravorty Discusses Research on Yoga, Healing
May 21st, 2019
As part of the Second Tuesday Café Series sponsored by the Aydelotte Foundation, Professor of Dance Pallabi Chakravorty discussed her current research on yoga, dance, healing, and the hybrid intercultural body that is both artistic and scientific in contemporary culture.
‘Our Food’ Garden Connects Students and Community Members to Larger Food Systems
May 8th, 2019
Located outside Sharples Dining Hall, the garden serves as an experiential space for 22 students to learn about plant development, soil biology, and the process of growing food.
Political Scientist Ben Berger to Promote Engaged Scholarship through Prison Education Symposium
April 10th, 2019
“The symposium will highlight the ways in which prison education can facilitate mutual and reciprocally beneficial community partnerships—often a difficult ideal for engaged scholars to attain,” Berger says.
Leadership Summit Fosters Empowerment
April 1st, 2019
Through a wide range of events, including workshops, guest speakers, and art performances, the summit provided diverse spaces for women to feel empowered and supported.
Five Swarthmore Professors Featured on ‘Academic Minute’ Podcast
March 8th, 2019
Professor of Studio Art Syd Carpenter is one of five Swarthmore faculty members who shared their expertise on the popular podcast series.
Promotions Recognize Faculty Across the Disciplines
February 26th, 2019
Philosopher Krista Thomason received tenure and is one of 10 faculty members to be promoted.
