Community Members Offer Advice to Class of 2019
September 7th, 2015
Faculty and staff members from across campus share words of wisdom with the new class.
Psychologist Barry Schwartz Reimagines Work
September 2nd, 2015
In his new book, Why We Work, Schwartz examines trends and patterns that lead to happiness on the job, ultimately calling for radical revisions in how we think about work and consumption.
Economist Stephen Golub on Lack of Good Jobs in Africa
August 21st, 2015
Because so many workers have no job security, minimal benefits, very low pay, and often face hazardous working conditions, Golub says the challenge is to create better jobs, as well as more jobs.
Political Scientist Rick Valelly '75 on 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
August 17th, 2015
"This anniversary differs from the 40th anniversary, which featured high hopes for the Act’s long life and continued influence," Valelly says. "Today’s remembrance is more troubled, more divided."
Planting Seeds
August 12th, 2015
Ten Swarthmore students help to find a location for a new urban farm in nearby Chester, Pa., working collaboratively and building relationships.
Brothers Jason '15 and Yongjun Heo '09 Launch Anti-Hunger App
August 10th, 2015
"We're excited to use our skills for change," says Jason of tech nonprofit Farepath, which empowers young people and their communities to join the fight on hunger.
Summer Workshops Combine Science, Fun for Chester Students
August 7th, 2015
Since 2004, Swarthmore has hosted a five-week Science for Kids program that engages students in the Chester Children's Chorus in robotics, cell biology, and chromatography, among others.
Swarthmore Advances Academic Mission, Joins Internet2
August 5th, 2015
“Given the importance of undergraduate research and the liberal arts in higher education, this is a space we needed to participate in,” says Chief Information Technology Officer Joel Cooper of the international alliance of researchers.
Q&A with Educational Studies Instructor Edwin Mayorga
July 27th, 2015
An activist for educational equity, Mayorga works with Swarthmore students in efforts to re-shape public education and the future of local neighborhoods.
In Memory of Alan Berkowitz
July 24th, 2015
The Susan W. Lippincott Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Professor of Chinese, an internationally recognized mentor and colleague who embodied the role of teacher-scholar, died earlier this month while traveling in Taiwan.
Political Scientist Dominic Tierney Redefines What It Means to Win a War
July 23rd, 2015
Tierney, author of the new book The Right Way to Lose a War, argues that in the present era of ambiguous, stateless wars, “losing the right way is a victory.”
Taking Charge
July 15th, 2015
A new electric charging station and solar panels installed by engineering students Tony Lee '15 and Erik Jensen '15 (left) are fueling sustainability at Swarthmore.
Entrepreneur Eduardo Umaña ’15 Fuses Contour and Craft, Profit and Purpose
July 6th, 2015
The recent engineering graduate strives to produce finely crafted and ethically made products through his creative venture, Classic Engineering.
Constitution Experts Weigh in on Supreme Court Cases
July 2nd, 2015
Political scientists Carol Nackenoff (left) and Rick Valelly '75 share their thoughts on the impact and rationale of the Court's recent decisions, including marriage equality, the Affordable Care Act, and redistricting.
ICYMI: Top Web Stories of the Year
June 29th, 2015
The 2014-15 academic year ran the gamut – from sumo robots and athletic championships to Fulbright, Truman, Watson, and Marshall scholarships (among others) and the announcement of new president Valerie Smith (left).
