Brian Goldstein Receives Senior Fellowship with National Gallery of Art
June 6th, 2023
The fellowship — one of the most prestigious in the field of art history — will take Goldstein to Washington, D.C. in the 2023-2024 academic year to conduct full-time research. He will build upon his examination of the life and work of Max Bond, the foremost African American architect of the late twentieth century.
In Honor of Professor Emeritus of Political Science Ray Hopkins
June 5th, 2023
Ray Hopkins, who served on the faculty for 40 years, is remembered as a prolific and internationally influential scholar and pioneer in the study of world food policy whose generosity and love for teaching endeared him to students and colleagues alike.
Student-led Event Dives Deep Into Swarthmore's Queer History
June 1st, 2023
Last semester, the Inclusive Excellence Fellows at Swarthmore held an event called “Swarthmore's Queer History: A Peek into the Archives,” hosted by college archivist David Obermeyer.
President's Sustainability Research Fellowship Announces New Cohort, Returning Fellow
June 1st, 2023
Ten Swarthmore students have been newly selected for the President’s Sustainability Research Fellowship (PSRF), a high-impact learning experience where students take stewardship over vital sustainability challenges at the College. The program matches motivated students with small teams of staff and faculty mentors to research, develop, and implement projects in a year-long course and associated internship.
Old Tarble Mural Room Dedicated in Memory of Constance Cain Hungerford
May 31st, 2023
On Friday, May 26 during Alumni Weekend, the College dedicated the Constance Cain Hungerford Mural Room in Old Tarble in honor of Mari S. Michener Professor Emerita of Art History and Provost Emerita Constance Cain Hungerford, celebrating her impact on the Swarthmore community and debuting a plaque with her likeness in the studio.
Adria Retter '23 Claims Discus National Title, Tennis Duo Finishes Second in Division III
May 30th, 2023
Adria Retter '23 won a gold medal in discus at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships, while the team of Michael Melnikov ’26 and Utham Koduri ’26 finished second in the doubles draw at the Division III Individual Championships.
Isthier Chaudhury Named Director of Admissions
May 23rd, 2023
After a nationwide search in partnership with Napier Executive Search, Isthier Chaudhury will join Swarthmore College as the new director of admissions on June 26.
Swarthmore’s 151st Commencement a Celebration of Community
May 22nd, 2023
On an ideal spring morning, members of the Class of 2023 received their degrees at Swarthmore College's 151st Commencement ceremony, held on Sunday, May 21.
Commencement 2023 By the Numbers
May 15th, 2023
Commencement has arrived at Swarthmore. The weekend events will mark the culmination of four years of exploration and growth for seniors, spirited instruction from and collaboration with faculty, and multifaceted support from staff from across the campus.
Before final touches are made, and regalia is adorned, let’s examine Swarthmore’s Commencement — its 151st — by the numbers.
Five Seniors and Two Alumni Receive Fulbright Grants
May 16th, 2023
Five graduates from the Class of 2023 and one alum from each of the classes of 2019 and 2021 have earned coveted Fulbright grants, empowering them to conduct research, study at the graduate level, and/or teach English abroad next year.
Associate Professor of Dance Olivia Sabee Receives Mellon New Directions Fellowship
May 4th, 2023
Recipient of the prestigious Mellon New Directions Fellowship, the associate professor of dance will take master’s coursework in transnational history during the 2024-25 academic year at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris.
Callie Cho ’23 Set to Deliver Commencement Address
May 15th, 2023
Callie Cho ’23 will be this year’s Commencement student speaker after receiving the most votes in a speech-off run by the Student Government Organization.
Swarthmore Students Receive Array of National Awards
May 5th, 2023
Majoring in subjects ranging from engineering and economics to music and mathematics, the honored students reflect Swarthmore’s interdisciplinary spirit and people-centered approach to solving problems in their communities and across the world.
Watch: Student Innovators Take Center Stage at Annual SwatTank Competition
May 4th, 2023
This year's competition was won by the trio of Hojune Kim ‘25, DongGyu Kim ‘25, and Saumya Raj ‘25 for pitching SQUAD, an "AI-powered software-as-a-service that focuses on saving lives by reducing response times of emergency vehicles."
Red-Hot Softball Team Wins First Centennial Conference Trophy
May 8th, 2023
A dramatic walk-off home run concluded an unforgettable week for the Swarthmore College softball team, which captured the first Centennial Conference title in program history and secured a berth in the upcoming NCAA Division III Tournament.
