Marcela Escobari ’96 Turns Humanitarian Theory into Real-Life Practice
July 25th, 2017
Escobari uses her training as an investment banker to help organizations working to promote international development and end poverty.
Neuroscientist Tedi Asher '05 Shapes How People View Art
July 10th, 2017
At the Peabody Essex Museum, Asher will apply the principles of neuroaesthetics to a reinstallation of the museum’s permanent collection.
Students, Alumni Honored with National Scholarships, College Awards
June 23rd, 2017
Among them are Jasmin Rodriguez-Schroeder ’17, honored for her work with the Chester City Youth Court program with an award named for two alums.
Brendan Work '10 Recognized for Teaching Arabic Language, Culture
June 14th, 2017
A high school teacher in his native Montana, Work believes that exploring the culture and history of the Middle East in a positive way has a transformative effect on students.
Four Swarthmore Alumni Receive Fulbright Grants
June 12th, 2017
Steven Gu '15 is one of four alumni to be offered and accept the award, affirming Swarthmore's status as a top producer of grantees.
Mayra Tenorio Lopez ’15 Named Gates-Cambridge Scholar
June 5th, 2017
Tenorio will explore how indigenous women in Guatemala use their bodies to resist gendered violence within their community.
Rachel Thomas '05 Among Top 20 Women Advancing A.I. Research
May 25th, 2017
Thomas' efforts have increased access for women, people of color, international students, and the economically disadvantaged to AI research and engineering.
12 Alumni Receive NSF Graduate Fellowships
May 22nd, 2017
Among this year's fellows, chosen for their intellectual strength and leadership potential in the STEM fields, is Elena Kingston ’14.
More Than 40 Years After First Arriving at Swarthmore, Charles "Kip" Davis '75 to Graduate
May 19th, 2017
In 1975, Class President Davis was one thesis shy of completing his degree. He will walk with the Class of 2017 on Sunday.
Garnet Track & Field Teams Smash Records at Conference Championships
May 8th, 2017
Andrew Jansen ‘18 broke the College's 112-year-old hammer throw record set by Tiny Maxwell, helping the Garnet men's team achieve its best finish at the conference championships in 20 years.
Listen: Political Scientist Elizabeth Cohen '95 on America's Semi-Citizens
May 4th, 2017
Cohen discusses the ways citizens are not fully included and enfranchised in the United States.
Swarthmore's OASiS Shines at Slam Poetry Tournament
May 4th, 2017
The team continued its successful history at the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational by reaching this year's semifinals, with George Abraham '17 receiving Best Poet honors.
Watch: Christine Kim '17 Shares Advice for Successful Time Management
May 3rd, 2017
Kim, a political science major from Mt. Laurel, N.J., discusses the importance of being organized, taking initiative, and multitasking for college students looking to succeed at their summer internships.
Innovation in Action
May 2nd, 2017
More than 30 students – a new record – participated in this year’s SwatTank competition, which aims to equip students with the tools needed to become successful entrepreneurs.
Swarthmore Lends Voice to People's Climate March
May 1st, 2017
The march was an opportunity to clearly state that "climate change is an urgent issue that impacts people’s lives, and that we’re organized to fight it,” says Climate Action Senior Fellow Nathan Graf '16.
