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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 approach.

November 13, 2025

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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

News

Admin Shed Light on College Finances at ‘Endowment 101’

Administration explains the structure, purpose, and investment strategies of Swarthmore's endowment.

October 2, 2025

News

Board Approves 2025-26 Budget After Delay

The Phoenix reports on the college's FY '25-26 Operating Budget that was approved at a recent Board of Managers meeting.

September 25, 2025

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During Attacks on Higher Education, Swarthmore Remains Financially Strong

Swarthmore College remains financially stable despite facing a series of challenges.

September 18, 2025

Swarthmore Should Prove It’s Worthy of Tax-Exempt Status

The Editorial Board argues that the college should use its newfound financial flexibility to embrace an expansive vision of social responsibility.

September 18, 2025

Highlights·Opinion

It’s Time for the College to Listen

It is not hyperbole to say that these are historic times. We are in the midst of the largest student protest movement since the Vietnam War. Institutions such as Swarthmore will be remembered for their actions in moments like these. We, therefore,

April 25, 2024

News

Vice President Rob Goldberg Clarifies College’s Endowment and Budget at SGO Weekly Meeting

On Dec. 4, Rob Goldberg, vice president for finance and administration, presented an overview of the college’s budget to the Student Government Organization in an effort to clarify misconceptions about the process. At the meeting, Goldberg spoke about the operating budget, the

December 7, 2023

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College Increases Tuition and Fees, Introduces New Student Initiatives

On March 22, 2023, a campus-wide email announced tuition and student charge increases for the 2023-24 academic year. The changes reflected an increase of $4,022, or 4.9%, from the 2022-23 academic year, for a total tuition of $81,376. In the previous year,

April 20, 2023

Opinion

Swarthmore Owes Its Students More

It can be difficult to be a student at Swarthmore. You are constantly trying to balance school work, a social life, sleep time, and possibly a job. There is always something that might throw your precariously teetering and hard-earned balance into disarray:

September 22, 2022

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

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

Admin Shed Light on College Finances at ‘Endowment 101’

Board Approves 2025-26 Budget After Delay

During Attacks on Higher Education, Swarthmore Remains Financially Strong

Swarthmore Should Prove It’s Worthy of Tax-Exempt Status

It’s Time for the College to Listen

Vice President Rob Goldberg Clarifies College’s Endowment and Budget at SGO Weekly Meeting

College Increases Tuition and Fees, Introduces New Student Initiatives

Swarthmore Owes Its Students More

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