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New Honor Policy for COVID Testing

As students returned to campus for the start of the spring semester, the college adopted a new COVID-19 testing policy with students…

February 3, 2022
Highlights/News

Missing a COVID-19 Test May Lead to Serious Consequences for International Students

After over 100 students missed mandatory biweekly COVID-19 testing the week of Sept. 13, Dean of Students Tomoko Sakomura and Senior Associate…

September 30, 2021
Highlights/News

As the Fall Semester Commences, COVID Policies Prove Subject to Change

After one year of remote learning and stringent COVID-19 restrictions, Swarthmore has opened its campus to all students for the Fall semester.…

September 9, 2021
News

Swarthmore’s Swabbing Strategy Switch: Testing Protocol Changes for Spring Semester

Despite the continued rollout of several highly effective vaccines, COVID-19 remains a major public health threat. With roughly 100 more students on…

April 9, 2021
Highlights/News

Students On Campus Over Winter Break Express Concern Over New Policies

For students and administrators, winter break on campus looked different than it had in previous years. The College housed five times more…

March 13, 2021
Highlights/News

Swarthmore Student Tests Positive for COVID-19

As of Saturday, Feb. 13, at least one Spring residential student at Swarthmore has tested positive for COVID-19. All students on campus…

February 13, 2021
News

An Update on College Employee and Subcontractor COVID-19 Testing Protocols

While COVID-19 has disrupted campus life substantially, Swarthmore employees and outsourced subcontractors have achieved a degree of normalcy on campus work through…

November 18, 2020
News

College COVID Testing Protocols Implemented With Varying Degrees of Success

To protect the safety of students, faculty, and staff returning to campuses during a global pandemic, it is vital that colleges have…

October 9, 2020
Highlights/Opinion

Garnet and Gauze: Why are Colleges Bringing Students Back?

Disclaimer: This piece is by NO means condoning unsafe social distancing practices, on campus or off. Please continue to live by the…

September 18, 2020

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