“It’s Never Too Late for Justice”: Scholars, Community Activists Examine Juvenile Justice System
February 16th, 2023
A group of scholars and community activists gathered in the Science Center for a panel discussion “Youth in the System: Why Juvenile Justice Needs Reform” at Swarthmore in December.
Swarthmore Once Again a Top Producer of Fulbright Students
February 7th, 2023
For the ninth time in 10 years, Swarthmore is among the top producers of U.S. Fulbright students with eight recent alumni receiving the honor with the College’s backing.
Professor Emerita of History Allison Dorsey Featured in 1619 Project Series
February 9th, 2023
Dorsey appears in the “Justice” episode of the six-part Hulu series The 1619 Project to discuss her work on the freedom fighter Mustapha Shaw.
Swarthmore College Shares Land Acknowledgement, Details Steps to Support Indigenous Communities
February 7th, 2023
President Valerie Smith shared with the campus community the College's recently established land acknowledgement and detailed next steps designed to deepen Swarthmore's support of and relationships with Indigenous communities.
Connor Barrett ’24 Receives Obama Foundation Voyager Scholarship
January 25th, 2023
Connor Barrett ’24 was recently named one of the 100 inaugural recipients of the Obama Foundation’s Voyager Scholarship, which supports young leaders interested in an increasingly globalized world to help bridge divides and find solutions to international challenges.
Jorge Lopez-Nava '23 and Zoe Markman '24 Honored at National Diversity in STEM Conference
January 31st, 2023
Jorge Lopez-Nava ’23 and Zoe Markman ’24 were honored with awards for mathematics presentations at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM Conference held in Puerto Rico in October.
RAW Taiko Drummers to Perform at Swarthmore
February 1st, 2023
RAW, a Toronto-based performing arts ensemble made up of East and Southeast Asian womxn, will perform on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at 7 p.m. in the Pearson-Hall Theatre in the Lang Performing Arts Center.
Nature Walk Course Connects Students with Arboretum, Promotes Health and Wellness
January 12th, 2023
Led by Claire Sawyers and Josh Ellow, “Nature Rx: Wellbeing and the Natural World” explores a range of ways that spending time in nature contributes to human health and well-being.
In Honor of Political Journalist Victor Navasky '54 H'84
January 25th, 2023
New York Times: Victor S. Navasky, a Leading Liberal Voice in Journalism, Dies at 90
Six Sophomores Awarded Lang Opportunity Scholarships
January 5th, 2023
Olivia Han ’25, Katherine Kihiczak ’25, Feven Shonga ’25, Lina Verghese ’25, Helena Werneck ’25, and Aqua Withers Carello ’25 will use the scholarship to work on issues of social concern in deep consultation with community members.
American Sign Language Now (Officially) Satisfies Foreign Language Requirement
January 20th, 2023
Students can now officially take American Sign Language (ASL) at Swarthmore to satisfy the foreign language requirement.
Watch: Chester Children's Chorus Celebrates, Honors Legacy of MLK in Concert
January 17th, 2023
On Jan. 14, the Chester Children's Chorus (CCC) presented a concert in Lang Music Building to celebrate and the honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Swarthmore Receives HEED Award for Diversity & Inclusion for Seventh Straight Year
December 12th, 2023
For the seventh consecutive year, Swarthmore has been awarded the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, which recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Swarthmore Contingent Reflects on U.N. Climate Change Conference
December 14th, 2022
A group of Swarthmore students, staff, and faculty attended the United Nations Foundation Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt in November, witnessing and contributing to international unity against the existential threat of climate change. Over the course of two weeks, four Swarthmore students documented the conference from multiple perspectives, including climate change policy and implementation, biodiversity and habitat protection, power imbalances between large and small nations, and the effect music makes on social movements.
Swarthmore Recognized Among Most Engaged Campuses for Student Voting
December 13th, 2022
Swarthmore has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge among its Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting in 2022, reflecting its intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.
