Interviews·News Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest of her time on campus, and changes at Swarthmore and across higher education. April 30, 2026
News·Polling Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the student body on key campus issues, topics, and institutions. April 30, 2026
News·Polling Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the faculty on key campus institutions, topics, and questions. April 30, 2026
Interviews·News The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63 Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist to grandfather. April 30, 2026
Editorials·Opinion Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee The Phoenix's Editorial Board advocates for the creation of a CCTV committee. April 30, 2026
News Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects? Lawns will be back in the following weeks, SEPTA construction continues, and Fieldhouse Lane will be temporarily reduced to a single lane. April 30, 2026
News College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011 Swarthmore College and its peer institutions see a significant increase in the percentage of students registered for disabilities and receiving accommodations. April 30, 2026
Opinion The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty A collection of faculty reflect on the college’s repression of student activism. April 30, 2026
News Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded Zephyr Weinreich joins journalists from Emporia State University and Oberlin College to report on AI usage and policy across institutions. April 30, 2026
News Campus Discussions: How Swarthmore is Thinking About AI Nina Sablan conveys wide-ranging campus opinions on AI usage. April 30, 2026
‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues May 2, 2026