Explore Stories

At Swarthmore, innovation is key in teaching the humanities. Explore a sample of the vibrant—and critical—fabric of the humanities on campus.

Intergenerational cooperation guides the Rosenbaums of Winddrift Farms.

If an old-style Swarthmore honors seminar was reborn in Manhattan, it could well be New York City’s Ancient Greek Reading Group.

In health-focused fields, an appreciation for art and culture, language and literature connects professionals to their patients—and one another.

First officially celebrated at Swarthmore in 1904, May Day traces its roots to ancient Greek and Roman festivals.

Even as their post-College lives took different paths, seven friends stayed connected.

An entrepreneur, Yee is making Myanmar a more fashionable place.

A starter of startups, He wanted to see “more creativity, more ideas coming from a younger generation of Chinese.”

For Sniderman, international events had a big effect in setting him up for a career as a human rights defender.

Jinich discovered Swarthmore’s education program his junior year. It would mark the beginning of a prolific career.