Life-Changing Classes
October 25th, 2019
Here, Swarthmore students and alumni reflect on how their classes have had a significant impact on their academic and professional journeys.
College Community Gathers in New York City to Talk Fashion, Technology, and the Liberal Arts
October 29th, 2019
Alumni, parents, and friends gathered recently in New York City for “Liberal Arts Lives: Swarthmore in Fashion, featuring a conversation with Joseph Altuzarra ’05, Cindi Leive ’88, and Cathy Polinsky ’99 about the intersections of fashion, technology, and the liberal arts.
Listen: ACLU Director Dan Korobkin ’02 on First Amendment-Based Religious Refusals and the Supreme Court
October 18th, 2019
In this Constitution Day talk, Dan Korobkin ’02 of the Michigan American Civil Liberties Union discusses the claim by some individuals and organizations that their religious objections give rise to a Constitutional right to discriminate.
Economist Syon Bhanot on Research that Improves People's Lives
October 10th, 2019
In a study, Bhanot and six colleagues showed that text-message reminders, motivational messaging, and other nudges significantly increase the likelihood that patients remember to take their tuberculosis medication regularly and successfully finish their treatments.
Swarthmore Community Celebrates Garnet Weekend 2019
October 7th, 2019
Photo highlights of Garnet Weekend include the McCabe Lecture delivered by Spelman College president Mary Schmidt Campbell '69, H'09, a campus walking tour led by Friends Historical Library archivist Celia Caust-Ellenbogen '09, the induction of the eighth class into the Garnet Athletics Hall of Fame, and an interactive course in Taiko drumming. More highlights will be shared soon.
Watch: Philosopher Elizabeth Anderson ’81 Named 2019 MacArthur Fellow
September 25th, 2019
Elizabeth Anderson ’81, a philosopher who examines how evolving concepts of freedom and equality are experienced in our daily lives, is among this year’s 26 recipients of
Swarthmore Begins Three-Year Partnership with Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
September 20th, 2019
Swarthmore is strengthening its commitment to engaged scholarship across the globe through a partnership with the Pulitze
Swarthmore Welcomes New Members to Board of Managers
September 11th, 2019
Nicole O’Dell Odim ’88, P’17, P’20 , Dorothy Robinson ’72, P’02, Anne Schuchat ’80, H’05, and James Snipes ’75, P’21 will attend their first meeting in September.
Political Scientist Keith Reeves ’88 on Meek Mill and Criminal Justice Reform
September 4th, 2019
Keith Reeves ’88, professor of political science and director of the Urban Inequality and Incarceration program at the College's Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility, discussed the release of rapper Meek Mill and opportunities to reform the criminal justice system on WHYY's Radio Times.
Visiting Cornell Professors in Theater Michał Zadara ’99 and Barbara Wysocka Seek New Perspectives
September 3rd, 2019
Michał Zadara ’99 and Barbara Wysocka, a pre-eminent Polish director and actress/director, are returning to Swarthmore as Julien and Virginia Cornell Visiting Professors. They are eager to find new rhythms for themselves and give students a fresh view on approaching and creating theater.
Six Honored in 2019 Garnet Athletics Hall of Fame Class
August 26th, 2019
The eighth class in Garnet Athletics Hall of Fame history is composed of George “Moose” Earnshaw, Class of 1923; Ruff Herndon; Caitlin Mullarkey ’09; Cathy Polinsky ’99; Michelle Walsh ’98; and the 1974 men’s soccer team.
Senior Survey Outlines Next Steps for Class of 2019
August 20th, 2019
Whether they are designing software for Google, pursuing a master’s in architecture at MIT, or tutoring underserved students for City Year Los Angeles, the members of the Class of 2019 are already making waves in their communities and around the world.
How to Engineer a Better Stormwater Runoff System and Improve the Environment at the Same Time
July 23rd, 2019
Professor of Engineering Art McGarity’s five-year stormwater management project, which discovered that green infrastructure can mitigate cities’ runoff woes, embodies the interdisciplinary spirit of Swarthmore and potential dynamism of Maxine Frank Singer '52 Hall.
ICYMI 2018-19
June 26th, 2019
Students, faculty, staff, and alumni put the Swarthmore ethos into action this past academic year, connecting disciplines, opening doors, working for the common good, and reimagining the lived environment. These are some highlights from 2018-19.
Two Students, Alumnus Embark on Language, Culture Studies Across Globe
June 19th, 2019
Thanks to coveted Critical Language Scholarships, Carole Lee ’21, Zackary Lash ’19, and Anya Slepyan ’21 are conducting studies abroad in an eight-week immersive program that includes language training, cultural activities, and site visits.