Political Scientist Richard Valelly '75 Produces Primer on American Politics
April 9th, 2013
"I hope this book serves as a resource for anyone wishing to better understand how our political system works," Valelly says, "and why at times it feels like it's not."
Amelia Dornbush '15 Studies, Performs Shakespeare in Abu Dhabi
April 4th, 2013
Dornbush reflects on her recent experience at the Global Shakespeare Student Festival in the United Arab Emirates.
Minh-Duyen Nguyen '13 and Javier Perez '13 Awarded Watson Fellowships
March 29th, 2013
Nguyen (left) and Perez are two of just 40 college seniors in the country to receive this honor, which supports a full year of independent exploration and travel outside the U.S.
Discovering Why the Future Sometimes Feels Closer Than the Past
March 25th, 2013
Psychologist Andrew Ward and Mark Chin '12 recently published a study on the relationship between time and motion, coining the term temporal Doppler effect.
Seminar Unmasks the Personal Power of Students
March 21st, 2013
Under the auspices of the Center for Innovation and Leadership, Shalom Saar '74 teaches students to "know thyself," develop leadership skills, and balance analysis with insight.
Julio Alicea '13 Wins National Fellowship for Aspiring Teachers of Color
March 14th, 2013
Alicea is one of nine students selected for the fellowship, which is designed to recruit and support individuals of color seeking to become public school teachers.
Promotions Recognize Faculty Across Disciplines
March 11th, 2013
Liliya Yatsunyk, of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, is one of four faculty members recently promoted to associate professor.Political Scientist Rick Valelly '75 Joins in Opposing Court Challenge to Voting Rights Act Enforcement
February 27th, 2013
"Given our nation's history," Valelly says, "we need to sustain a national commitment to protecting these rights."
Swarthmore Tops List of Schools that Produce Best GMAT Takers
February 25th, 2013
Diane Anderson, associate dean for academic affairs, isn't surprised at the results. "[Our students] can be challenging to teach sometimes because they ask wonderful questions and they don't duck when you challenge them."
Tralance Addy '69 and Lorene Cary Named Honorary Degree Recipients
February 21st, 2013
Addy (left), Cary, and Zoellick will join approximately 350 undergraduates in receiving degrees at the ceremony this June, the College's 141st.
Sophomores Present Work at Biomedical Research Conference
February 15th, 2013
Roxanne Morris '15 (left) and Ariel Parker '15 showcased their findings on the universal stress protein in E. coli at one of the largest conferences for research in biomedical and behavioral science.
Amelia Hoover Green '03 on Preventing Wartime Violence Against Civilians
February 8th, 2013
Green, an assistant professor in history and politics at Drexel University, focuses on human rights and armed conflict in her research.
Grandfather's 1870s Prussian Hymnal Starts Award-Winning Collection for Ben Goossen '13
February 7th, 2013
Goossen's collection includes more than 80 books on Mennonite history, providing a unique glimpse into his own past.
Russian Professor Sibelan Forrester Earns Recognition from 'Speculative Grammarian'
February 4th, 2013
Forrester received the Chiasmus of the Month Award from the self-described "premier journal in the neglected field of satirical linguistics."
