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Old Science Hall Renamed to Honor Swarthmore Alum Edley, Professor Emerita Morgan

President Val Smith announced that Edley-Morgan Hall will be the new name of the building temporarily termed Old Science Hall.

September 24, 2026

25 Years Ago, How Swarthmore Experienced 9/11

The Phoenix remembers the September 2001 terror attacks through faculty interviews and archival research.

September 17, 2026

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A History of Welcome and Withdrawal at Swarthmore’s Presidential Home

Archival research and oral histories reveal the evolution of the Swarthmore president's house from 1879 to 2026.

March 26, 2026