Physicist Hillary Smith Receives Early Career Award from Department of Energy
November 29th, 2023
Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy Hillary Smith recently received an Early Career Award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for her proposal, “Vibrational Dynamics and Relaxations in Glass-Forming Liquids.”
Linguist Donna Jo Napoli Receives Lifetime Service Award
November 30th, 2023
Professor of Linguistics and Social Justice Donna Jo Napoli has been selected as the recipient of the Victoria A. Fromkin Lifetime Service Award. This Linguistic Society of America (LSA) award recognizes individuals who have performed extraordinary service to the discipline of linguistics and the Society throughout their career.
In Honor of Emerita Psychology Professor Deborah Kemler Nelson
November 21st, 2023
"Debby, who served on the faculty for 34 years, is remembered as a role model for students and colleagues alike for her prodigious scholarship in early child development as well as for her inspiring teaching, thoughtful generosity, and sage advice," says President Val Smith.
Swarthmore Students, Faculty Collaborate on Greenhouse Monument to Homicide Victims
November 17th, 2023
An overgrown greenhouse-turned-monument to homicide victims is being brought to life in a collaboration between Associate Professor of Art Ron Tarver, Assistant Professor of Art Jody Joyner, Swarthmore art students, EMIR Healing Center, and FarmerJawn.
Swarthmore Faculty Offer Reflections on Israel/Palestine Conflict
November 17th, 2023
During wartime, when there is no single answer or “side” to take, when language itself can be more of a barrier than a bridge to understanding, what comes next? How can we function, let alone go forward, in the face of so much anger, pain, and confusion? Faculty members from a range of disciplines address these and related questions: What is working? What resources are they drawing on? What lessons from their respective fields might be useful right now?
OneCard Coordinator Bob Steveline Receives Greg Brown Award for Service to College Community
November 15th, 2023
The award, named in honor of former Vice President for Finance and Administration Greg Brown, recognizes the extraordinary contributions that staff members in the areas of Campus Services (formerly Auxiliary Services), Facilities Management, and Public Safety make to the life of the College.
Two Faculty Members, Postdoctoral Researcher Receive NIH Grants
November 14th, 2023
Eva-Maria Collins, Joshua Goldwyn, and Hannah Gruner received distinguished grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Two Swarthmore Veterans Reflect on 100 Years of Life
November 8th, 2023
For two centenarian veterans of war, historical events are just one part of their extraordinary lives.
Swarthmore Students, State Rep. Jared Solomon ’01 Rally at Capitol for Election Reform
November 8th, 2023
Nearly 20 Swarthmore students traveled to the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg over fall break to advocate for nonpartisan election reform through a rally and meetings with state representatives.
Philosopher Krista Thomason Explores Enigmatic Value of Bad Feelings in New Book
October 30th, 2023
In Thomason’s latest book, Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good, she deciphers the enigmatic value of bad feelings, offering philosophy as an avenue toward better understanding them
Brooke Vick Named Inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
October 25th, 2023
Vick, who was chosen after a national search that attracted a diverse pool of talented candidates, will assume the role on January 8.
For the Love of Frogs: Itzue Caviedes Solis, Trailblazer in the Field of Herpetology
October 16th, 2023
Assistant Professor of Biology Itzue Caviedes Solis is leading the way for more women to enter the field of herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians. Caviedes Solis, from Iztapalapa, Mexico City, was raised to prioritize education, bravery, compassion and advocacy for women and underrepresented minorities.
In Honor of Emeritus Political Science Professor David G. Smith
October 17th, 2023
"David, who served on the faculty for 39 years, is remembered as an influential and gracious scholar, mentor, and friend to generations of colleagues and students alike," says President Valerie Smith.
In Honor of Professor Emeritus of Chemistry James Hammons
October 16th, 2023
"Jim, who served on the faculty for 33 years, is remembered as a dedicated mentor and teacher who inspired students and colleagues alike," says Swarthmore College President Valerie Smith.
Living Legacies: Two Generations of Community Organizing in Chinatown
October 11th, 2023
Community is more than a geographic place, says Deborah Wei, the founding member of Asian Americans United (AAU).
