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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List of Colleges With Highest Graduate Salaries Has 3 From Delco
In a national top 100 ranking of colleges with the highest graduate salaries, three Delaware County colleges and universities have made the list, writes Ryan…
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Swarthmore College Students Hope to Reduce Gun Violence With Database
With a goal of reducing gun violence, Swarthmore College students and faculty have created Delaware County’s first interactive homicide database, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The…
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Robinson G. Hollister Jr., Economist, Swarthmore Professor, Dies at 86
Noted economist and Swarthmore College professor Robinson G. Hollister Jr. died Sept. 14 at the age of 86, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Swarthmore Professors Talk Pros and Cons of Remote Teaching
There was a steep learning curve switching to remote learning, but each week it got easier, says Swarthmore College History Department Chairman Bob Weinberg. “I…
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Swarthmore College Undergrad Also an Associate With Venture Capital Firm
Entrepreneurship isn’t reserved for the older businessman or woman. There are many businesses in the Philadelphia region started by the younger crowd that have a…
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Looking Good for 2 Delco Schools on U.S. News 2022 College Ranking List
A university and a college in Delaware County both moved up in rank in their respective categories over last year in a Top 100 Colleges…
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3 Delaware County Universities Are in Top 5 Among 146 Best in Pennsylvania
Delaware County leads the way when it comes to the number of top universities and colleges that reside here. A list of the 146 best…
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Local Colleges Return to In-Person on Campus, Most With Vaccinations
Several local universities are starting to enact vaccination policies for students and staff, before they can be on campus in the fall, writes Pete Bannan…
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Media FBI Break-in Commemoration on Target for Sept. 1
A Sept. 1 celebration commemorating the 1971 break-in at the Media field office of the FBI is on track, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.org. Fifty…
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The Lenape Lived in Pennsylvania. Now, They Want to Come Home
Editor’s Note: Curtis Zunigha is not associated with the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. Since this story’s original publication in 2021, Zunigha, an enrolled member of…
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Swarthmore College Professor/Artist Evokes Memories of Places Not There
Swarthmore painter and Swarthmore College Professor Randall Exon hopes his artwork awakens the senses and creates an emotion, even though his paintings aren’t tied to…
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Swarthmore College Stays With Plan to Have Retired Military as Visiting Faculty
Swarthmore College will still bring retired military personnel on campus as visiting faculty, despite protests from some students and faculty, write Susan Snyder for the…
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Constance Cain Hungerford, Beloved at Swarthmore College, Dies at 73
Constance Cain Hungerford, former interim president at Swarthmore College and longtime faculty member, died May 12 at 73, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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When COVID Ended Basketball, Swarthmore Player Turned to Dolphins
When the pandemic took away Swarthmore College basketball for the season, player Julian Levin decided to go swimming, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Pandemic’s Financial Burden Doesn’t Slow Swarthmore College’s Capital Projects
The pandemic hurt Swarthmore College’s finances but its capital projects are on track with a new student center, an expanded dining hall, and a $69…
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Wall Street Journal: This Delaware County Small College Made Top 10 List for the Northeast
Swarthmore College is among the top 10 small colleges in the Northeast, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Swarthmore College came…
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Swarthmore College Graduate Who Clerked on the Supreme Court Testifies at Barrett Hearing
A 2009 Swarthmore College graduate who is the first blind law clerk for the U.S. Supreme Court, testified at nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court…
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Jill Biden Talks About Importance of Women in Campaign Swing through Swarthmore
Jill Biden made a campaign swing through Swarthmore Thursday, thanking volunteers and speaking with a group of elected female leaders at a small backyard rally,…
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