Interviews·News The Phoenix in Conversation with Lenape Leader, Artisan, Educator, and Activist Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley speaks on the intersection of art, activism, and Lenape tradition. April 23, 2026
News Old Science Hall Renaming Task Force Unveils Final Steps The committee to rename Old Science Hall approaches the final stages of its work and shares what comes next. April 16, 2026
News Board Approves 5.75% Tuition Increase for 2026-27 Academic Year, Aid Packages To Absorb Increase Swarthmore College increases its tuition by 5.75% and total student charges by 6.2% for 2026-27 academic year compared to the previous school year. March 26, 2026
News Dr. Pedro dos Santos Speaks on ICE Resistance, Research in Minnesota Political scientist Pedro dos Santos shares his experience assisting civic resistance movements in Minnesota against ICE operations. March 19, 2026
News The Renaming of Trotter Hall: Explaining the College’s Decision and What Comes Next Kush Kaur on the past, present, and potential futures of a Swarthmore academic building named for a controversial figure. February 19, 2026
Arts Listening to the Sarangi in a House of Music: A Review of Dr. Suhail Yusuf Khan’s Concert Kush Kaur '28 reviews Dr. Suhail Yusuf Khan's sarangi performance and lecture at UPenn. February 19, 2026
News Swarthmore Staff Navigates Demands of Winter Storm Fern Kaur '28 talks to workers across the college about how they adapted to increased demands during the recent winter storm. February 12, 2026
News Marriage Pact Goes for Another Round The SWAT Marriage Pact returned to campus to play matchmaker for the second year in a row. December 11, 2025
News Jim Bock ’90 Sheds Light on Admissions Process, Early Decision Challenges Dean of Admissions explains how Swarthmore recruits and enrolls students while sustaining its test-optional policy amid national debates over standardized testing. December 4, 2025
News Professors Demystify Trump Economic Policy with Panel Swarthmore economics professors host panel on the Trump administration's economic policy November 13, 2025