Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1864, renowned for its rigorous academics and commitment to social responsibility.
It offers over 40 areas of study, including an Honors Program and a unique engineering degree. Swarthmore is a member of the Tri-College and Quaker Consortiums.
Address: 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Phone: (610) 328-8000
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How a Ben Affleck Lunch Visit Transformed Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore Overnight
On March 27, Ben Affleck walked into a small Mexican restaurant in Swarthmore for a bite and changed everything for the woman behind the counter. Affleck…
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Why Swarthmore Continues to Be One of Delaware County’s Most Desirable Places to Live
There’s a moment, walking through Swarthmore on a weekday morning, when it’s easy to forget you’re just eleven miles from one of the country’s largest cities. The streets are quiet, the…
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Swarthmore College’s New Program Could Mean Free Tuition for Thousands of Families
A Delaware County college just made a major move to take cost off the table for thousands of families, reports Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Swarthmore College…
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Chester Children’s Chorus Founder John Alston Steps Down After 32 Years Leading the Program
After 32 years, seven children grew into nearly 1,000. And now, the man who made it happen is passing the baton. John Alston, the founder and longtime…
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Nine Must-Visit Gardens and Arboretums Hiding Around Delaware County and the Main Line
Not every peaceful escape requires a weekend road trip. Tucked along the Main Line and throughout Delaware County, a collection of gardens, arboretums, and outdoor…
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3 Delaware County Towns Make the Grade as Best on East Coast
Hundreds of beautiful communities on the East Coast cater to wide tastes, from an energetic urban landscape to the sedate natural surroundings of rural life.…
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Ben Affleck Visits Swarthmore College, Stops at Local Mexican Restaurant During Campus Tour
Two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck capped off a tour of Swarthmore College on Friday with his 17-year-old child, Fin, by getting a bite to eat…
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One of the Best Suburbs in the U.S. Is In Delaware County, and It’s Not Media
It seems Media Borough’s been getting all the praise lately, with publications like Money Magazine declaring the county seat one of the 50 best places…
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US News’ 30 Beautiful College Campuses Include 2 From Delaware County
Two Delaware County college campuses, less than 12 miles from each other off Interstate 476, were chosen in January by U.S. News and World Report…
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How Opposition from Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr Colleges Shaped the Blue Route
Every day, thousands of drivers cross Delaware County on Interstate 476, known locally as the Blue Route. The highway links Interstate 95 with the Pennsylvania…
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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is leaving at the end of…
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Swarthmore College Backs Harvard’s Suit Over International Student Enrollment
Swarthmore College is supporting Harvard University’s federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s effort to keep international students from enrolling in American universities. It joined Bryn…
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These Delaware County Hotels Offer the Perfect Wedding Venue
If you want to keep your wedding venue in Delaware County, there are four hotels that have everything you need so your wedding day runs…
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With 17 Recipients, Villanova Named Top Fulbright Producer
For the 18th straight year, Villanova University has earned Top Producer status for Fulbright Scholars, with 17 students receiving the prestigious award, writes Margaret Miller…
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Swarthmore College Plan for Athletic Complex Meets Resistance
Swarthmore College’s plans for a new athletic complex off College Avenue and North Chester Road are not going over well with some residents, writes Alexandra…
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Swarthmore Has New Mayor in Former Fire Chief Conlen Booth
Conlen Booth was recently sworn in as the new mayor of Swarthmore, stepping into the role with more than two decades of emergency-management experience, writes…
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Area College Endowments Surge in 2025 with Bond, Equity Investments Up
Colleges in Delaware County saw increased returns on their fiscal 2025 endowments, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It was an atypical year…
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A Haverford College Student Created a Network to Support Student Journalism
There’s a need out there for more resources to support college journalists in the Philadelphia region, and one network, created by Haverford College senior Jackson…
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