FeaturesSeeing Humanity Summer 2019In health-focused fields, an appreciation for art and culture, language and literature connects professionals to their patients—and one another.
FeaturesFalling for the Classics Summer 2019If an old-style Swarthmore honors seminar was reborn in Manhattan, it could well be New York City’s Ancient Greek Reading Group.
FeaturesQuestion, Challenge, and ImagineSummer 2019At Swarthmore, innovation is key in teaching the humanities. Explore a sample of the vibrant—and critical—fabric of the humanities on campus.
FeaturesField Work Summer 2019Intergenerational cooperation guides the Rosenbaums of Winddrift Farms.
FeaturesCrowning Glory Summer 2019First officially celebrated at Swarthmore in 1904, May Day traces its roots to ancient Greek and Roman festivals.
StudentwiseHabits Shape Character Summer 2019“Studying the humanities developed me in ways that I could not have anticipated,” writes Cameron Wiley ’19.
Common GoodMaxine Frank Singer ’52 HallSummer 2019Singer Hall will be one of only a few science buildings named for a woman on an American college campus.
Common GoodTo the Highest Degree Summer 2019At Swarthmore’s 147th Commencement on May 26, President Valerie Smith awarded honorary degrees to Njideka Akunyili Crosby ’04, Jon Lorsch ’90, and Bryan A. Stevenson.
Common GoodCollective Reflection Summer 2019President Valerie Smith announced in May that fraternities and sororities would no longer exist at the College.
Global ThinkingThe Peace Presence Summer 2019Pendle Marshall-Hallmark ’14 joined the Fellowship of Reconciliation Peace Presence, working as an “accompanier.”
Community VoicesGet Lost Summer 2019Melina Healey ’08 craved solitude and the excitement of wandering.
Liberal Arts LivesFinding Her Voice Summer 2019Kimaya Diggs ’15 recovered from surgery to sing again.
Alumni ProfilesRenaissance ManSummer 2019Leonard Barkan ’65’s “life of the mind” is guided by his heart.
Learning CurveInfluential and Indestructible Summer 2019“Poetry is really a priceless thing in this world,” says Julian Randall ’15.
Alumni ProfilesLessons in LanguageSummer 2019Rita Kamani-Renedo ’08 is building community in the classroom.
Liberal Arts LivesMaster Craftsman Summer 2019Marshall Curry ’92’s night at the Oscars in February was a joyous affair.
Spoken WordEnriching Conversations Summer 2019The new associate provost of academic programs, Professor of French Studies Jean-Vincent Blanchard is a writer and specialist in early modern literature and culture.
Editor's ColumnShared Stories Summer 2019The humanities infuse our modern consciousness. How else could ancient myths remain so poignant?
Common GoodCompassionate Connection Summer 2019In Iceland, alumni penned a letter to the Muslim community to express support and sympathy after the Christchurch massacre.
Behind the BookRecasting the National NarrativeSummer 2019Christina Proenza-Coles ’92’s new book calls for recognizing the rightful roles played by people of African descent.
Behind the BookForgotten FightersSummer 2019Raghu Karnad ’05 tells the stories of his grandfather and granduncles who died serving the imperial Indian armed forces during World War II.
Common GoodRightful RecognitionSummer 2019An exhibition at McCabe Library this spring highlighted the work of the late Bob Haney ’48.
Common GoodWomen and Power Summer 2019Swarthmore’s first Womxn’s Leadership Summit challenged the notion that success must be male-oriented.
Looking BackDesk DonationSummer 2019An ornate roll-top desk once owned by Quaker ministers Joel and Hannah Bean made its way to FHL this spring.
Common GoodVoter Friendly Campus Summer 2019As a result of increased planning and action, Swarthmore has been designated a “Voter Friendly Campus.”
Common GoodPeace Collection and the FBI Summer 2019A journalist donated her book research on FBI files to the Swarthmore College Peace Collection.
Common Good12@25Summer 2019Twelve faculty members shared their insights on the evolution of the liberal arts at a symposium in April.
Common GoodMott Challenge Supports Students Summer 2019This April, the Swarthmore community gave $555,130 in 24 hours in honor of Lucretia Mott.
Alumni NewsSpotlight On … Steve Dean ’11Summer 2019Steve Dean ’11, a dating consultant & matchmaker at Dateworking.com, is doing many cool things in the Big Apple.
Alumni NewsSpotlight On … Tom O’Donnell ’69Summer 2019Folk singer Tom O’Donnell ’69 recently released his seventh album and performed at Alumni Weekend.
Alumni NewsAlumni Council NewsSummer 2019Updates on the Council's Dress for Success clothing giveaway, Trivia Night, and other initiatives.