Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. The Swarthmore
In keeping with its reputation as a leading liberal arts college, Swarthmore announced its intention to create a new Institute for the Liberal Arts in its strategic plan, which came out in December 2011. Barely a year later, the college has secured