Swarthmore Continues Test-Optional Policy
The college renewed its test-optional policy for up to five more years.
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Two Mural Projects Color Downtown Swarthmore
Swarthmore Town Center partners with local artists to create murals in downtown Swarthmore.
Office Hours: Faculty on the Implications of Generative AI for Higher Education
Swarthmore professors share their thoughts on the growing prevalence of generative artificial intelligence and its implications for higher education and the liberal arts.
Peace and Conflict Studies Presents ‘The Future of Palestine’ Panel
On Monday, Nov. 17, the department of peace and conflict studies hosted a panel discussion, “The Future of Palestine,” concluding the two-part Palestine/Israel series. The talk, moderated by Distinguished Visiting Professor of English Bashir Abu-Manneh, featured three leading voices in current academic
Students Criticize Karine Jean-Pierre’s Controversial Visit to Campus
Several students share their critical thoughts on former Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's visit to campus, emphasizing the general incoherence of her talk as well as her unwillingness to condemn US support for Israel's assault on Gaza.
A Review of Calder Gardens: Relatable … How Exactly?
Corinne Lafont '26 reviews Philadelphia's new Calder Gardens, which opened on September 21st.
Post Office Supervisor Mike Harper Wins 2025 Greg Brown Award
Greg Brown Award winner Mike Harper says his personal takeaway from serving the college community is to enjoy the work and have fun.
Grace Dignazio ’22 on the MFA, Hybrid Poetics, and the Liberal Arts Experience
Last February, Swarthmore alum Bobby Zipp ’18 wrote an article in The Phoenix about the broken relationship between students, alumni, and career services. He mentioned that attempts to connect students and alumni lack simplicity and fluidity, among other problems, boiling down to
Artist of the Week: Montana Hamel ‘26 On Breathing Life Into Play
Artist of the Week Montana Hamel '26 discusses creativity, discovery, and artistry.
A Californian Swattie’s Top Five Fall Spots on Campus
As a Swattie who hails from the distant, faraway land of California, there are many times where I yearn for the comforts of the motherland. At night, as I huddle underneath my carefully constructed cocoon of blankets, I long for the California