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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

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Swarthmore Should At Least Be Honest About Its Values

Former Phoenix humor columnist Michael Weithorn ’78 suggests an update to Swarthmore's website and mission statement to better reflect the reality of the college's punitive approach to student protestors.

April 16, 2026

Highlights·Opinion

Letter From Faculty and Staff In Defense of Students’ Freedom of Expression

79 members of Swarthmore's faculty and staff condemn the college's recent disciplinary charges against student protestors for the distribution of allegedly violent zines.

April 9, 2026

Editorials·Opinion

How Val Smith Should Spend the Rest of Her Presidency

The Phoenix's Editorial Board encourages Pres. Val Smith to spend her remaining time on campus fostering communication between administration and the rest of the school.

March 26, 2026

News

Nine Takeaways from The Phoenix’s Fall ’25 Faculty and Student Polls

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin and Opinions Editor Rafi Karpowitz examine several key takeaways from the Phoenix's recent season of polling.

February 12, 2026

News·Polling

Fall ’25 Student Body Poll Reveals Perspectives on Campus Institutions and Issues

The Phoenix sent its second student poll to 35% of the college last week. Their responses shed light on the student body's approval of 20 campus institutions and perspectives on relevant campus topics.

December 11, 2025

News·Polling

Phoenix Poll Reveals Faculty Perspectives on Campus Issues, Controversies

In the inaugural Phoenix faculty poll, 115 faculty members weigh in on topical campus matters, questions, institutions, and controversies.

December 4, 2025

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore President Val Smith

The Phoenix sits down for an interview with President Val Smith on her time as president and changes in higher education.

November 13, 2025

In Troubled Times·Opinion

In Troubled Times: What, or Who, is the Endowment Really For?

Jonah Sah '27 critiques Swarthmore's conservative approach to the management of its multi-billion dollar endowment and calls for a more democratic and equitable allocation of the college's money.

November 13, 2025

News

Swarthmore Fought Against the Endowment Tax in Congress: Here’s How

Earlier this year, Swarthmore joined other small colleges to lobby Republican legislators against an increased endowment tax.

October 9, 2025

administration

Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

Letter to the Editor: Swarthmore Should At Least Be Honest About Its Values

Letter From Faculty and Staff In Defense of Students’ Freedom of Expression

How Val Smith Should Spend the Rest of Her Presidency

Nine Takeaways from The Phoenix’s Fall ’25 Faculty and Student Polls

Fall ’25 Student Body Poll Reveals Perspectives on Campus Institutions and Issues

Phoenix Poll Reveals Faculty Perspectives on Campus Issues, Controversies

The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore President Val Smith

In Troubled Times: What, or Who, is the Endowment Really For?

Swarthmore Fought Against the Endowment Tax in Congress: Here’s How

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