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College Data Reveals Rise in Average Grades Over Past Two Decades

Data on students’ average grades over the past two decades show that the average grade given at Swarthmore has risen across all divisions.

April 9, 2026

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‘Get in Loser, We’re Going Whaling’: Swarthmore’s Moby Dick Readathon

Swarthmore students come together in Upper Tarble to read all of "Moby Dick" in 25 hours.

April 2, 2026

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College Withdraws Proposed Amendment for Cunningham Fields Development Plan

The college withdraws its previously proposed text amendment to the Institutional-B zoning regulations for Cunningham Fields.

March 26, 2026

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Political Science Department Adopts Grade Policy for Introductory Courses

A new policy in the political science department aims to combat grade inflation

March 26, 2026

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Date Drop Helps Swatties Come Together

Another matchmaking mechanism takes the campus by storm.

March 5, 2026

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Swarthmore Accepts 231 Early Decision Applicants

Admissions Office releases information on early decision acceptances to the class of 2030.

February 26, 2026

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Title IX Office Broaches Trans Rights on Campus, Perceived Shortcomings at SGO Town Hall

Leaders from the Title IX Office, the GSC, and Student Health and Wellness addressed student questions and discussed controversial issues on campus surrounding Title IX.

February 12, 2026

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Colin Quinn Promoted to Executive Director of Public Safety

Stewart '27 reports on Public Safety's new Executive Director and shares more about what his tenure may bring.

February 5, 2026

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Jennifer Chipman Bloom on Ballet Technique and the Liberal Arts

Jennifer Chipman Bloom is a Pittsburgh, PA, native, former professional ballet dancer, and associate in dance performance at Swarthmore. As a young girl, she watched Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) perform “The Nutcracker.” By the end of the performance, Chipman Bloom knew she

October 30, 2025

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Public Safety Emphasizes Approachability, Attempts to Stray from a “Security-Like Stance”

The Phoenix reports on changes made to the Department of Public Safety for the '25-26 school year.

September 25, 2025

Ellen Stewart

College Data Reveals Rise in Average Grades Over Past Two Decades

‘Get in Loser, We’re Going Whaling’: Swarthmore’s Moby Dick Readathon

College Withdraws Proposed Amendment for Cunningham Fields Development Plan

Political Science Department Adopts Grade Policy for Introductory Courses

Date Drop Helps Swatties Come Together

Swarthmore Accepts 231 Early Decision Applicants

Title IX Office Broaches Trans Rights on Campus, Perceived Shortcomings at SGO Town Hall

Colin Quinn Promoted to Executive Director of Public Safety

Jennifer Chipman Bloom on Ballet Technique and the Liberal Arts

Public Safety Emphasizes Approachability, Attempts to Stray from a “Security-Like Stance”

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