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Psychologist Cat Norris and Dan Creem '16 Link Meditation With Cognitive Improvement

August 29th, 2018

A new study co-authored by Norris and Creem '16 (left) suggests a link between brief meditation–even just 10 minutes–and improved cognitive attention. Read More: Psychologist Cat Norris and Dan Creem '16 Link Meditation With Cognitive Improvement

Sarah Wallace '18 Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

August 27th, 2018

Wallace is the seventh Swarthmore student-athlete to be placed on the national ballot since the award began in 1991. Read More: Sarah Wallace '18 Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

Greta Studier '19 Helps NASA Reach for the Stars

August 8th, 2018

As an intern at the Marshall Space Flight Center, Studier worked on a navigation system for space satellites. Read More: Greta Studier '19 Helps NASA Reach for the Stars

Science for Kids Sparks Insights, Enthusiasm

August 3rd, 2018

The innovative program for the Chester Children's Chorus provides a window into STEM and career possibilities. Read More: Science for Kids Sparks Insights, Enthusiasm

Listen: Sociologist Daniel Laurison '99 Explores Class, Social Mobility

July 2nd, 2018

"Class has a profound and deep effect on how our lives turn out," Laurison says, "no matter where we land." Read More: Listen: Sociologist Daniel Laurison '99 Explores Class, Social Mobility

ICYMI: Top 20 Web Stories of the Year

June 29th, 2018

From prestigious scholarships and athletic championships to Jeopardy! appearances and everything in between, the 2017-18 academic year provided more than its share of momentous and memorable occasions. Read More: ICYMI: Top 20 Web Stories of the Year

Tedi Asher '05: The Neuroscientist in the Art Museum

June 27th, 2018

At the Peabody Essex Museum, Asher applies the principles of neuroaesthetics to a reinstallation of the museum’s permanent collection. Read More: Tedi Asher '05: The Neuroscientist in the Art Museum

Ten Recent Alumni Receive Fulbright Grants

June 1st, 2018

Among the eight members of the Class of 2018 honored is Nikhil Chopra, a public health special major who received a grant to study substance use and mental health in India. Read More: Ten Recent Alumni Receive Fulbright Grants

Educational Studies Professors Offer Own Department as Case Study for Engaged Scholarship

May 30th, 2018

Joseph Derrick Nelson, who co-presented with Sonya Chen '18, is one of six professors who spoke at a meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Read More: Educational Studies Professors Offer Own Department as Case Study for Engaged Scholarship

Swarthmore Welcomes New Members to College's Board of Managers

May 23rd, 2018

Five new members of the Board of Managers, including economist Antoinette Monsio Sayeh '79, were appointed at the Board's meeting in May. Read More: Swarthmore Welcomes New Members to College's Board of Managers

External Examiners to Lift Honors Program, Students

May 18th, 2018

Business economist Sarah Wolfolds '09 is one of more than 130 examiners from an array of institutions and fields coming to campus this weekend. Read More: External Examiners to Lift Honors Program, Students

Listen: Sarah Jaquette Ray '98 on Coming of Age at the End of the World

May 14th, 2018

Ray discusses the challenges of overcoming student discouragement and apathy when teaching climate change and social injustice. Read More: Listen: Sarah Jaquette Ray '98 on Coming of Age at the End of the World

10 Snapshots of Senior Research

May 14th, 2018

From psychology to studio art, a sampling of 10 senior research projects shared with the campus community at the third annual Senior Showcase. Read More: 10 Snapshots of Senior Research

Taylor Morgan ’19 Wins Truman Scholarship for Graduate School

May 1st, 2018

Morgan, an Honors sociology & anthropology major, will pursue a joint JD/Ph.D. in African American studies and philosophy with a specialization in race theory. Read More: Taylor Morgan ’19 Wins Truman Scholarship for Graduate School

Honors Candidates Mackinsey Smith '19 and Deondre Jordan '19 Receive Goldwater Recognition

April 25th, 2018

Smith (left) was named a Goldwater Scholar while Jordan garnered honorable mention. Read More: Honors Candidates Mackinsey Smith '19 and Deondre Jordan '19 Receive Goldwater Recognition

Listen: Medical Anthropologist Samantha Gottlieb ’00: "Not Quite a Cancer Vaccine"

April 24th, 2018

Gottlieb explores how the vaccine Gardasil, which was developed to combat HPV, suffered from marketing that positioned it as a cervical cancer vaccine for women. Read More: Listen: Medical Anthropologist Samantha Gottlieb ’00: "Not Quite a Cancer Vaccine"

Decoding Extinction

April 23rd, 2018

An NSF grant awarded to Professor of Statistics Steve Wang will help him, his students, and a recent alumna decode why the Earth may be entering a modern extinction. Read More: Decoding Extinction

Transforming Ideas

April 17th, 2018

More than 60 students, including Thient Kyaw '19, participated in this year's SwatTank competition, which aims to equip students with the tools needed to become successful entrepreneurs. Read More: Transforming Ideas

Poet Julia Bouwsma ’02 Returns for Reading, Student Poetry Contest

April 16th, 2018

The eclectic and off-the-grid author read from her recently published and forthcoming work before announcing the winners of the Lois Morrell and John Russell Hayes Poetry Contest. Read More: Poet Julia Bouwsma ’02 Returns for Reading, Student Poetry Contest

Six Alumni, One Student Awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

April 11th, 2018

Josh Mundinger '18 credits his College seminars with teaching him independent learning and collaborative problem-solving, "both indispensable in a research environment." Read More: Six Alumni, One Student Awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Answering the Call

April 10th, 2018

A student-led engineering project allows Bennett Lorber '64 to keep in touch with his son with special needs. Read More: Answering the Call

Juhyae Kim ’19 Receives Beinecke Scholarship to Explore Languages in Grad School

April 9th, 2018

Kim credits the guidance and encouragement she received from professors and advisors in giving her the determination to pursue it. Read More: Juhyae Kim ’19 Receives Beinecke Scholarship to Explore Languages in Grad School

Parrots and Pandemics: The Infectious Enthusiasm of Bennett Lorber '64

March 27th, 2018

Lorber, a renowned infectious disease expert, discussed outbreaks, both real and fictional, with a chemistry seminar. Read More: Parrots and Pandemics: The Infectious Enthusiasm of Bennett Lorber '64

Watch: NASA Celebrates Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman ’46 on International Women’s Day

March 8th, 2018

Roman '46 is known to many as the "Mother of Hubble" for her role in planning the Hubble Space Telescope. Read More: Watch: NASA Celebrates Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman ’46 on International Women’s Day

Salem Shuchman ’84 Named New Board Chair

February 26th, 2018

"I’m looking forward to my continued work with fellow alumni, students, faculty, and staff," Shuchman says, "to ensure that Swarthmore’s priorities remain focused on academics and access.” Read More: Salem Shuchman ’84 Named New Board Chair

Social Justice Advocate, Activist Poet, and Biomedical Engineer Named 2018 Honorary Degree Recipients

February 23rd, 2018

Edgar Cahn ’56, Sonia Sanchez (left), and Francisco Valero-Cuevas '88 will be honored at the College's 146th commencement on May 27. Read More: Social Justice Advocate, Activist Poet, and Biomedical Engineer Named 2018 Honorary Degree Recipients

Swarthmore Among Top Producers of Fulbright Scholars and Students

February 22nd, 2018

English literature professor Betsy Bolton and theater professor Allen Kuharski joined four recent alumni in receiving Fulbright honors in 2017. Read More: Swarthmore Among Top Producers of Fulbright Scholars and Students

Computer Science Grows by Leaps and Bounds

February 19th, 2018

More and more students, including William Colgan '19, are pursuing computer science as it becomes vital to a growing number of fields. Read More: Computer Science Grows by Leaps and Bounds

Universal Attraction

February 14th, 2018

From The Bulletin: For stargazing Swatties like Linda Vu '18, the thrilling exploration of new frontiers. Read More: Universal Attraction

Following the Path

January 31st, 2018

Swarthmore students and alumni mentors reflect on their Extern Week experiences. Read More: Following the Path

Watch: Students Explore Opportunities in Silicon Valley and San Francisco

January 26th, 2018

Supported by the Center for Innovation and Leadership, 10 students, including Jason Jin '20, traveled to Silicon Valley to meet alumni while also exploring how the liberal arts prepares them for a life in tech. Read More: Watch: Students Explore Opportunities in Silicon Valley and San Francisco

Listen: MacArthur "Genius" Njideka Akunyili Crosby '04 Navigates Two Worlds Through Paintings

January 22nd, 2018

The large-scale paintings of Crosby, who was born in Nigeria and moved to the U.S. at 16, reflect her life in both countries. Read More: Listen: MacArthur "Genius" Njideka Akunyili Crosby '04 Navigates Two Worlds Through Paintings

Statistician Lynne Steuerle Schofield '99 Helps Shed New Light on Mortality Data

January 18th, 2018

Schofield and her co-authors explore statistical anomalies along racial and ethnic lines that have long vexed demographers. Read More: Statistician Lynne Steuerle Schofield '99 Helps Shed New Light on Mortality Data

Unbarring Progress

January 16th, 2018

From The Bulletin: Swarthmore alums confront the controversial American tradition of mass incarceration. Read More: Unbarring Progress

Listen: Jeff Heckelman '02 on "Chaotic Career Paths" to Communications and Public Relations

January 3rd, 2018

In the fall, Jeff Heckelman '02 returned to campus to explain his career path from Swarthmore to his current position at Finsbury, a global strategic communications firm. Read More: Listen: Jeff Heckelman '02 on "Chaotic Career Paths" to Communications and Public Relations

Healthcare Data Analyst Ben Raphel ’09 to Appear on Jeopardy!

December 8th, 2017

“I’ve always loved game shows and watched the show all the time as a kid,” says Raphel, who would watch Jeopardy! with floormates in Wharton Hall. Read More: Healthcare Data Analyst Ben Raphel ’09 to Appear on Jeopardy!

Extern Program Continues to Open Doors for Students

December 4th, 2017

Bobby Zipp '18 secured a summer internship at the Harlem Educational Activities Fund after doing a winter-break externship through the College. Read More: Extern Program Continues to Open Doors for Students

Student-Led Orchestra to Perform at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

December 1st, 2017

"We are really excited for the opportunity and look forward to sharing our work together to the broader community of Philadelphia," says College Lab Orchestra co-conductor Andrew Kim '18. Read More: Student-Led Orchestra to Perform at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

Political Scientist Keith Reeves '88 on Need for Criminal Justice Reform

November 29th, 2017

Regarding the controversial prison sentence for rapper Meek Mill, Reeves says probation restrictions often "follow folks for two to three decades, long after they're done their time and paid their debt to society." Read More: Political Scientist Keith Reeves '88 on Need for Criminal Justice Reform

Two Recent Alums Promote Social Change as Lang Center Fellows

November 27th, 2017

Raven Bennett '17 (left) and Nimesh Ghimire '15 will continue their efforts to, respectively, prevent sexual violence on college campuses and promote grassroots innovation in Nepal. Read More: Two Recent Alums Promote Social Change as Lang Center Fellows

A woman uses sign language while another woman looks on over her shoulder

Watch: Reading the Signs

November 8th, 2017

Swarthmore faculty and students fuel a collaborative program to instill a love of learning in deaf children. Read More: Watch: Reading the Signs

Katie Paulson '18 on Why Study the Liberal Arts

October 27th, 2017

"I’ve found that education feels most empowering when students are required to contribute a high level of dedication and preparation in order to make the education happen," says Paulson. Read More: Katie Paulson '18 on Why Study the Liberal Arts

Swarthmore's Teachers as Scholars Program Continues to Inspire Community Educators

October 20th, 2017

Now in its 7th year, founder Lisa Smulyan '76 says the program gives area teachers the time and resources to re-engage in their own learning and exchange ideas with others. Read More: Swarthmore's Teachers as Scholars Program Continues to Inspire Community Educators

Q&A with Educator Alicia Muñoz '03

October 17th, 2017

"Being a first-generation college student," says Muñoz, "I ended up having to figure out how do you talk to professors, what are office hours, what is a syllabus." Read More: Q&A with Educator Alicia Muñoz '03

Watch: Artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby '04 Named 2017 MacArthur Fellow

October 11th, 2017

The MacArthur Foundation says that Akunyili Crosby’s large-scale works “express the hybridity characteristic of transnational experience through choices of subject matter, materials, and techniques.” Read More: Watch: Artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby '04 Named 2017 MacArthur Fellow

New Bequest to Endow Center for Innovation and Leadership

September 28th, 2017

The gift from Caro Elise Luhrs '56 will create a permanent endowment for the ongoing support and expansion of the center, which provides students with the tools they need to grow and implement their ideas. Read More: New Bequest to Endow Center for Innovation and Leadership

Listen: Historian Ben Goossen '13 on History with a Future

September 20th, 2017

Goossen discusses his book, Chosen Nation, which tells the story of a Christian religious group's entanglement with German nationalism through Hitler's Third Reich and the Holocaust. Read More: Listen: Historian Ben Goossen '13 on History with a Future

Political Scientist Rick Valelly '75 Says Democracy Is Facing Unique Threat

September 18th, 2017

Valelly, co-author of a recent article on Trumpism and American democracy, says it "touched a nerve" at a recent political science conference. Read More: Political Scientist Rick Valelly '75 Says Democracy Is Facing Unique Threat

Swarthmore Welcomes New Members to College's Board of Managers

September 14th, 2017

John Chen ’76, chief operating officer of Hilco Global, a diversified financial services company, is one of three new members to join this year. Read More: Swarthmore Welcomes New Members to College's Board of Managers

NSF Grant Will Measure Impact of Physics Course Built for Life Science Majors

September 11th, 2017

Physicists Catherine Crouch and Benjamin Geller ‘01 hope the results show that skills students learn in courses are valuable in their later work and research experiences. Read More: NSF Grant Will Measure Impact of Physics Course Built for Life Science Majors

Pig Iron Theatre Offers 'First Look' at Latest Production to Kick Off New Cooper Series

September 8th, 2017

“It is always a delight to come home to Swarthmore, this place of brainy people, ruthless thinkers, and compassionate advocates,” says director Dan Rothenberg ’95. Read More: Pig Iron Theatre Offers 'First Look' at Latest Production to Kick Off New Cooper Series

Alumni, Faculty Bring Two-Woman Play to Phila. Fringe Arts Festival

September 6th, 2017

“It’s awesome to feel that even though we’re just a year out of college, we’ve been accepted into this community of incredible artists in Philadelphia,” says Michaela Shuchman '16. Read More: Alumni, Faculty Bring Two-Woman Play to Phila. Fringe Arts Festival

Feature Film Produced by Matthew Thurm ’10 Finds National Audience

September 4th, 2017

The winner of an audience award at the Sundance Film Festival, Crown Heights is at once "enraging and uplifting," says Thurm of his fourth feature film production. Read More: Feature Film Produced by Matthew Thurm ’10 Finds National Audience

Political Scientist Rick Valelly '75 on Honoring Reconstruction

August 30th, 2017

With the 150th anniversary of Reconstruction this week, Valelly argues that remembering this pivotal era deserves to be built into the new national politics of memory. Read More: Political Scientist Rick Valelly '75 on Honoring Reconstruction

Choreographer Jumatatu Poe '04, Filmmaker Tayarisha Poe '12 Honored by Pew Center for Arts & Heritage

August 21st, 2017

With her fellowship, Poe plans to continue her work with multi-media storytelling, while her brother's grant will support his new work, which derives from J-Sette and the rhythms of pop and club music. Read More: Choreographer Jumatatu Poe '04, Filmmaker Tayarisha Poe '12 Honored by Pew Center for Arts & Heritage

Designing an Experience

August 2nd, 2017

This summer, Swarthmore is abuzz with students broadening their perspectives and building upon coursework through research and work opportunities on campus and in the community. Read More: Designing an Experience

Marcela Escobari ’96 Turns Humanitarian Theory into Real-Life Practice

July 25th, 2017

Escobari uses her training as an investment banker to help organizations working to promote international development and end poverty. Read More: Marcela Escobari ’96 Turns Humanitarian Theory into Real-Life Practice

Neuroscientist Tedi Asher '05 Shapes How People View Art

July 10th, 2017

At the Peabody Essex Museum, Asher will apply the principles of neuroaesthetics to a reinstallation of the museum’s permanent collection. Read More: Neuroscientist Tedi Asher '05 Shapes How People View Art

Students, Alumni Honored with National Scholarships, College Awards

June 23rd, 2017

Among them are Jasmin Rodriguez-Schroeder ’17, honored for her work with the Chester City Youth Court program with an award named for two alums. Read More: Students, Alumni Honored with National Scholarships, College Awards

Brendan Work '10 Recognized for Teaching Arabic Language, Culture

June 14th, 2017

A high school teacher in his native Montana, Work believes that exploring the culture and history of the Middle East in a positive way has a transformative effect on students. Read More: Brendan Work '10 Recognized for Teaching Arabic Language, Culture

Four Swarthmore Alumni Receive Fulbright Grants

June 12th, 2017

Steven Gu '15 is one of four alumni to be offered and accept the award, affirming Swarthmore's status as a top producer of grantees. Read More: Four Swarthmore Alumni Receive Fulbright Grants

Mayra Tenorio Lopez ’15 Named Gates-Cambridge Scholar

June 5th, 2017

Tenorio will explore how indigenous women in Guatemala use their bodies to resist gendered violence within their community. Read More: Mayra Tenorio Lopez ’15 Named Gates-Cambridge Scholar

Christina Hui ’18, Xiaojing Zeng ’19 Awarded Boren Scholarships for Language Study

May 30th, 2017

Hui (left) will learn Mandarin at the East China Normal University in Shanghai and Zeng will travel to Senegal to learn the native language of the Wolof people. Read More: Christina Hui ’18, Xiaojing Zeng ’19 Awarded Boren Scholarships for Language Study

Rachel Thomas '05 Among Top 20 Women Advancing A.I. Research

May 25th, 2017

Thomas' efforts have increased access for women, people of color, international students, and the economically disadvantaged to AI research and engineering. Read More: Rachel Thomas '05 Among Top 20 Women Advancing A.I. Research

12 Alumni Receive NSF Graduate Fellowships

May 22nd, 2017

Among this year's fellows, chosen for their intellectual strength and leadership potential in the STEM fields, is Elena Kingston ’14. Read More: 12 Alumni Receive NSF Graduate Fellowships

Listen: Political Scientist Elizabeth Cohen '95 on America's Semi-Citizens

May 4th, 2017

Cohen discusses the ways citizens are not fully included and enfranchised in the United States. Read More: Listen: Political Scientist Elizabeth Cohen '95 on America's Semi-Citizens

Watch: Christine Kim '17 Shares Advice for Successful Time Management

May 3rd, 2017

Kim, a political science major from Mt. Laurel, N.J., discusses the importance of being organized, taking initiative, and multitasking for college students looking to succeed at their summer internships. Read More: Watch: Christine Kim '17 Shares Advice for Successful Time Management

Innovation in Action

May 2nd, 2017

More than 30 students – a new record – participated in this year’s SwatTank competition, which aims to equip students with the tools needed to become successful entrepreneurs. Read More: Innovation in Action

Listen: Historian Wayne Patterson '68 on Korea's "Chinese Decade"

April 28th, 2017

Patterson discusses recently revealed details of Chinese imperialism in the late 19th century. Read More: Listen: Historian Wayne Patterson '68 on Korea's "Chinese Decade"

Listen: Software Engineer Jeff Kaufman '08 on Effective Altruism

April 28th, 2017

Kaufman discusses why he donates a significant portion of his income and how the connections he has made have coalesced into a small movement called "effective altruism." Read More: Listen: Software Engineer Jeff Kaufman '08 on Effective Altruism

Listen: Lawyer Jean Strout '10 on Her Experience at the Supreme Court

April 26th, 2017

Strout describes her experience on the team that briefed, argued, and won the case that made retroactive the Supreme Court ruling that juveniles cannot be subject to mandatory life sentences without parole. Read More: Listen: Lawyer Jean Strout '10 on Her Experience at the Supreme Court

Listen: Activist, Author Micah White '04 on Why Protests Fail

April 24th, 2017

White argues that while protest is undeniably cool again, it is increasingly clear that contemporary forms of activism are resulting in diminishing effectiveness. Read More: Listen: Activist, Author Micah White '04 on Why Protests Fail

Entrepreneur Jeremy Schifeling '03 Charts Path from Liberal Arts to Tech

April 21st, 2017

Schifeling, founder and CEO of a firm that provides career advisory services, found that five liberal arts majors account for more than 50,000 jobs at Internet companies. Read More: Entrepreneur Jeremy Schifeling '03 Charts Path from Liberal Arts to Tech

Listen: Attorney Jonah Eaton '02 on Challenges to Immigrant Communities Under Trump

April 20th, 2017

Eaton discusses the legal underpinnings of the administration's executive orders, how they violate the Constitution or federal statutes, and how future orders may survive legal challenge. Read More: Listen: Attorney Jonah Eaton '02 on Challenges to Immigrant Communities Under Trump

Listen: Alumni Discuss How Study of Religion Benefits Their Work

April 19th, 2017

Alumni who majored in religion, including Dina Zingaro ’13, speak with students on their experiences in the professional world. Read More: Listen: Alumni Discuss How Study of Religion Benefits Their Work

Meghan Kelly '18 Awarded Newman Civic Fellowship

April 17th, 2017

Kelly, an Honors major in educational studies and sociology & anthropology, was recognized for her passion for promoting peace and equality. Read More: Meghan Kelly '18 Awarded Newman Civic Fellowship

Nancy Grace Roman '46 Among Female NASA Pioneers Immortalized in Lego

March 6th, 2017

The Women of NASA Lego set includes two women with Swarthmore ties – Roman (left) and Sally Ride '72. Read More: Nancy Grace Roman '46 Among Female NASA Pioneers Immortalized in Lego

Listen: Music and Dance Alumni Trace "Chaotic" Career Trajectories

March 1st, 2017

Alumni, including Jalisa Roberts '13 (left), spoke with students about how their Swarthmore education helped prepare them for life after graduation. Read More: Listen: Music and Dance Alumni Trace "Chaotic" Career Trajectories

Swarthmore Among Top Producers of Fulbright Winners

February 27th, 2017

Swarthmore has appeared on this list for more than 10 years, says Fellowships and Prizes Advisor Melissa Mandos. Read More: Swarthmore Among Top Producers of Fulbright Winners

President Valerie Smith on Listening Before You Lead

February 20th, 2017

President Smith talks about her early leadership lessons and the advice she has for new college graduates. Read More: President Valerie Smith on Listening Before You Lead

Nell Bang-Jensen '11 Awarded Theater Leadership Grant

February 20th, 2017

Bang-Jensen will reconnect with mentors at the Swarthmore-bred Pig Iron Theatre Co. in her exploration of the power and process of performance. Read More: Nell Bang-Jensen '11 Awarded Theater Leadership Grant

Clearing a Path

February 9th, 2017

This year's Extern Week matched 269 students with alumni mentors, sparking experiences and insights and strengthening intergenerational bonds. Read More: Clearing a Path

Journalist, Philanthropist, and Actor/Playwright Named 2017 Honorary Degree Recipients

February 2nd, 2017

David Gelber ’63 (left), John Goldman ’71, and Anna Deavere Smith will be awarded honorary degrees at the 145th commencement on May 21. Read More: Journalist, Philanthropist, and Actor/Playwright Named 2017 Honorary Degree Recipients

A Crucible of Learning

January 24th, 2017

The List Gallery celebrates 25 years of enlivening and forging connections on and off campus. Read More: A Crucible of Learning

Watch: A'Dorian Murray-Thomas '16 Explains the Importance of Radical Self-Love

January 9th, 2017

"The more you dedicate time to loving yourself and surrounding yourself by people who are encouraging you to do the same, there is no such thing as a barrier,” says SHE Wins founder Murray-Thomas. Read More: Watch: A'Dorian Murray-Thomas '16 Explains the Importance of Radical Self-Love

Artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby '04 Named a Woman of the Year

December 21st, 2016

Crosby's breakout year includes being awarded the international Prix Canson prize and the increased visibility that exhibitions around the world have afforded her work. Read More: Artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby '04 Named a Woman of the Year

Listen: Author Keiko Itoh '74 Discusses Her Novel, Set in Japanese-Occupied Shanghai

December 8th, 2016

Itoh returned to campus for the first time in 40 years to discuss her novel, which is partly inspired by her mother's experience living in China during WWII. Read More: Listen: Author Keiko Itoh '74 Discusses Her Novel, Set in Japanese-Occupied Shanghai

Elan Silverblatt-Buser '12 Innovates on Sustainable Farm

November 28th, 2016

“We are balancing technology and back-to-the-land practices," says the honors biology graduate. "We are trying to figure out how to approach big problems." Read More: Elan Silverblatt-Buser '12 Innovates on Sustainable Farm

Listen: Historian Maya Peterson '02 on Cotton Colonialism and the Shrinking Aral Sea

November 23rd, 2016

Peterson discusses the rapid disappearance of the Aral Sea, which has been called “one of the worst environmental disasters in the world.” Read More: Listen: Historian Maya Peterson '02 on Cotton Colonialism and the Shrinking Aral Sea

President Valerie Smith Joins Colleagues in Condemning Hate and Violence, Supporting DACA Students

November 21st, 2016

Smith joins Swarthmore alumni and other higher education leaders in affirming a commitment to human decency, equal rights, freedom of expression, and freedom from discrimination. Read More: President Valerie Smith Joins Colleagues in Condemning Hate and Violence, Supporting DACA Students

Martina Costagliola '17 and Emily Cai '18

Breaking the Code

November 21st, 2016

Swarthmore's student-run Women in Computer Science group offers the encouragement and expertise to topple barriers and bias. Read More: Breaking the Code

Madeline Ross '13 Traces Her Path from Swarthmore to the Air Force

November 11th, 2016

On Veterans Day, 1st Lieutenant Ross credits her Swarthmore education with motivating her to "learn more and develop my knowledge set as best as I could, in all things that I pursue." Read More: Madeline Ross '13 Traces Her Path from Swarthmore to the Air Force

Congressman Chris Van Hollen '83 Wins Maryland Senate Race

November 9th, 2016

"I know that Swarthmore has prepared you to be both dreamers and doers, and to make the world a better place," he told graduates upon accepting an honorary degree from the College in 2014. "Let's get to work." Read More: Congressman Chris Van Hollen '83 Wins Maryland Senate Race

Small Liberal Arts Colleges Appoint Black Presidents

November 2nd, 2016

Since 2013, seven highly selective liberal arts colleges have for the first time chosen presidents who are black; Valerie Smith and Sean Decatur '90, at Kenyon, are among them. Read More: Small Liberal Arts Colleges Appoint Black Presidents

Listen: Labor Leader Paul Booth '64 on Pushing the Envelope in American Politics

October 31st, 2016

Booth discusses the development of the American left, the state of the election, and the 2016 Democratic platform, which he helped draft. Read More: Listen: Labor Leader Paul Booth '64 on Pushing the Envelope in American Politics

Listen: Sociologist Andrew Perrin '93 "Reads" the 2016 Election

October 28th, 2016

Perrin describes the election season as both cultural ritual and deliberative event. Read More: Listen: Sociologist Andrew Perrin '93 "Reads" the 2016 Election

Listen: Josh King '87 on Elections & Political Campaigns in the Age of Optics

October 28th, 2016

In his talk, the political strategist examines the current U.S. presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Read More: Listen: Josh King '87 on Elections & Political Campaigns in the Age of Optics

Listen: Cardiologist Nazanin Moghbeli '96 on Brush Strokes and Treating Folks

October 24th, 2016

In her lecture, Moghbeli discusses her career journey and how she has combined her two passions - medicine and art. Read More: Listen: Cardiologist Nazanin Moghbeli '96 on Brush Strokes and Treating Folks

Adam Haslett ‘92 and Joe McGinniss Jr. ‘94 Nominated for Prestigious Literary Award

October 21st, 2016

Haslett and McGinnis Jr. (left) are finalists for the Kirkus Prize for their recent works of fiction; winners will be announced Nov. 3. Read More: Adam Haslett ‘92 and Joe McGinniss Jr. ‘94 Nominated for Prestigious Literary Award

Clothier Hall on the campus of Swarthmore College

Swarthmore Among Top Schools for Producing Nobel Prize Winners

October 11th, 2016

In a new study based on Nobel prize winners per undergraduate student, Swarthmore places fourth in the world. Read More: Swarthmore Among Top Schools for Producing Nobel Prize Winners