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Ask The Phoenix: Who’s On the Committee to Choose Swarthmore’s Next President?

Some analysis, takeaways, and biography of who is on the committee to select the next president of Swarthmore.

April 9, 2026

Opinion

Students on Their Hopes for the College’s Next President

A wide range of students on campus tell The Phoenix what they want to see from Swarthmore's next president.

April 9, 2026

Office Hours·Opinion

Office Hours: Faculty on Their Hopes for the College’s Next President

In this edition of Office Hours, Swarthmore faculty share what they would like to see from the next president.

April 2, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Swat Says: April Fools Edition

In this special April Fools edition of Swat Says, unsuspecting students share their thoughts on several important (but completely false) happenings around campus.

April 2, 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

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Swarthmore Applies to Switch its Accreditation Agency to New England Commission

Swarthmore applies for accreditation with the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).

March 5, 2026

News

Val Smith Announces Plan to End Presidency After 2026-27 Academic Year

Val Smith announces the upcoming end of her time as Swarthmore president, the community responds and prepares for a period of transition.

February 26, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their on Swarthmore's party culture, Val Smith's recent announcement, and the renaming of Trotter Hall.

February 26, 2026

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

Features

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. Swarthmore’s donors:

April 19, 2017

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Ask The Phoenix: Who’s On the Committee to Choose Swarthmore’s Next President?

Students on Their Hopes for the College’s Next President

Office Hours: Faculty on Their Hopes for the College’s Next President

Swat Says: April Fools Edition

How Val Smith Should Spend the Rest of Her Presidency

Swarthmore Applies to Switch its Accreditation Agency to New England Commission

Val Smith Announces Plan to End Presidency After 2026-27 Academic Year

Weekly Column: Swat Says

The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore President Val Smith

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