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Minding the Light

Department Overview

"Mind the Light" is a Quaker saying often invoked to refer to the practice of learning to see divine light in others and ourselves.

Economists Erin Bronchetti and Ellen Magenheim on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts and Relief Payments

Community Spotlight

Erin Bronchetti and Ellen Magenheim

Swarthmore Awarded Mellon Foundation Grant for New Approach to Academic Leadership with a Focus on Diversity

Community Spotlight

Clothier Tower

Uncovering the History of Innovative Teaching of Literature in Higher Ed

Community Spotlight

Rachel Sagner Buurma

SwatTalk Short: A Short History of Women's Suffrage By Celia Caust-Ellenbogen '09

In this video short, Caust-Ellenbogen, an archivist in Friends Historical Library, explains how Swarthmore alumni fought for the 19th amendement. Explore the Swarthmore College Libraries’ suffrage zine,  research guide, and article on our website. 

Helpful Resources

Helpful Resources

Helpful resources provided by the Swarthmore College Library staff to help you continue your studies online.

Resources from the Library

Studying in the library

A knowledgebase of information provided by the ITS staff to help you transition to remote learning.

ITS Remote Learning Help

student using a computer

The Athletics Department some resources for improving your overall well-being.

Exercise at Home

Yoga on Parrish Beach