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“The future of our democracy depends upon our ability to create inclusive and equitable communities to which everyone is invited to contribute their ideas, gifts, and enthusiasms.”

—from President Valerie Smith’s 2015 inaugural address 

President Valerie Smith

In College and Life, Greater Diversity Makes Us Better

In an essay excerpted from her Oct. 3, 2015, inaugural address, President Valerie Smith says, “The future of our democracy depends upon our ability to create inclusive and equitable communities to which everyone is invited to contribute their ideas, gifts, and enthusiasms.” More from In College and Life, Greater Diversity Makes Us Better

President Valerie Smith Receives Honorary Degree

President Valerie Smith Receives Honorary Degree

President Valerie Smith received an honorary doctor of letters from Hong Kong Baptist University, in recognition of a dynamic first year at Swarthmore. More from President Valerie Smith Receives Honorary Degree

In College and Life, Greater Diversity Makes Us Better

In an essay excerpted from her Oct. 3, 2015, inaugural address, President Valerie Smith says, “The future of our democracy depends upon our ability to create inclusive and equitable communities to which everyone is invited to contribute their ideas, gifts, and enthusiasms.” More from In College and Life, Greater Diversity Makes Us Better

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