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Provost Rich Wicentowski on Overseeing Swarthmore’s Academic Program

Provost Rich Wicentowski talks about his approach to leading Swarthmore's academic programming through strategic planning, faculty interaction, and other college issues.

April 16, 2026

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The Phoenix In Conversation With SGO President- and VP-Elect

The new SGO president- and vice president-elect share their vision and goals for their term, addressing free speech restrictions, a retroactive pass/fail option, and more.

April 16, 2026

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The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

Swarthmore's representative in Congress, Mary Gay Scanlon, discusses the politics of higher education, legislating under Trump, and this political moment.

April 16, 2026

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The Iran War in Context: A Conversation with Professor Ahmad Shokr

History Professor Ahmad Shokr discusses the larger implications of American intervention in the Middle East.

April 16, 2026

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Ruth Cyzner on Escaping Nazi Germany, Surviving Holocaust

Holocaust survivor Ruth Cyzner talks about her lived experience of escaping Nazi Germany, while sharing concerns about the future of democracy.

April 16, 2026

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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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Ask The Phoenix: Who’s On the Committee to Choose Swarthmore’s Next President?

Some analysis, takeaways, and biography of who is on the committee to select the next president of Swarthmore.

April 9, 2026

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Chris Van Hollen ’83 H’14 On His Fiery Year in the Senate

Senator Chris Van Hollen ’83 discusses his political approach to an increasingly progressive and outspoken role in the national scene.

April 9, 2026

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild ’62 H’93

Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild discusses the role emotions played among Trump supporters and how understanding them helps us move forward.

April 9, 2026

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Campus Survey Results Reveal Concerns About Religious Discrimination, Ableism, Other Issues

The DEI office released the Campus Culture & Climate Survey Report, which both showed a general satisfaction with the campus climate but raised potential issues around religious discrimination, ableism, respect for staff, and engaging across political difference.

April 2, 2026

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