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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Mathematician Teddy Einstein, Who Taught at Swarthmore College, Remembered
Eduard “Teddy” Einstein, a promising mathematician who had just finished a three-year teaching term at Swarthmore College, was killed Dec. 3 while riding his bike…
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Swarthmore College Redevelops Cunningham Fields in Athletic Infrastructure Upgrade
Swarthmore College is redeveloping Cunningham Fields, a set of playing fields off College Avenue and North Chester Road, as it updates its aging athletic infrastructure.…
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Crozer Closings Prompt Emergency Service Tax in Swarthmore
Swarthmore Borough now has an emergency service tax to cover rising EMS costs after the closure of Crozer Health, writes Henry Savage and Denali Sagner…
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Fall Colors Await. Check Out These Hiking and Walking Trails in Delaware County
A chill in the air brings autumn colors and an opportunity to hike past some beautiful foliage, writes Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for…
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Here’s a Round-the-Clock Guide to Visiting Swarthmore Borough
The peaceful college town of Swarthmore Borough has everything you’ll need to enjoy a full day of shopping, dining and strolling, writes Anne E. Hill…
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Swarthmore Borough Halts Earned Income Tax for Now After Help From Swarthmore College
Swarthmore Borough will not implement a proposed earned income tax that would have filled a funding gap caused by the closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center…
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Inn at Swarthmore Offers Craft Cocktails, Inventive Dining, and Dog-Friendly Atmosphere
Nestled in the heart of town, the Inn at Swarthmore welcomes visitors with craft cocktails and inventive dining in a dog-friendly environment, writes Anne E.…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Make U.S. News & World Report National Lists
Delaware County colleges and universities once again made the cut on a new 2026 ranking of the nation’s top colleges from U.S. News & World…
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1 Delaware County College Gains in 2026 Rankings. Others Are Down
The University of Pennsylvania no longer holds a top-10 honored spot in Niche’s Best Colleges in America rankings. For 2026, the university moved from sixth in…
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George K. Huber, Swarthmore Performing Arts Librarian, Remembered
George K. Huber, a retired performing arts librarian at Swarthmore College, spent 41 years of his life mentoring students, faculty and staff about library services…
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Former Swarthmore College Runner Evie Parts Sues Over Transgender Policy
Swarthmore College and the NCAA are being sued by long-distance runner Evie Parts, who is claiming she was illegally removed from the track team for…
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If You Searched for the Best Suburb in Pennsylvania, Where Would It Be? Hint: It’s in Delaware County
If you could pick any suburb in Pennsylvania to live in, where would you move to? Would you stay right here in Delaware County? According…
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Swarthmore College Won’t Have to Pay a Federal Endowment Tax After All
Swarthmore College is now exempt from paying a federal excise tax on its endowment earnings under the new conditions of Trump’s budget bill. The law…
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See Which Delaware County Universities Pay 6-Figure Faculty Salaries
Average faculty members commanded six-figure salaries in 2024 at 18 colleges and universities in Greater Philadelphia, including four from Delaware County. Colleges in the region…
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Swarthmore College Technology Innovator Michael Jones Remembered
Michael Jones, director of the Language and Media Centers at Swarthmore College, died May 2. He was 59, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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3 Delaware County Towns Among the Friendliest in Pennsylvania
If you’re in need of some friendly surroundings you won’t have to travel far in Delaware County. Apparently, three communities here have been named among…
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Severe Rise in Endowment Tax ‘Devastating’ to Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College could be hit with a tax rate increase in its endowments from 1.4 percent to anywhere from 14 to 21 percent, writes Susan…
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Fed Funding Uncertainties Create Unique Swarthmore College Budget
Swarthmore College’s board of managers is taking the unusual step of adopting a three-months-only budget starting in July as it faces federal funding uncertainties, writes…
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