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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Student Parties, Positive Case Test COVID-19 Procedures at Haverford, Swarthmore Campuses
Students at Swarthmore and Haverford colleges are creating a challenge for COVID-19 mitigation protocols put in place for the new college season, according to reports…
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Small College Campuses in Delaware County Able to Cope Better With Coronavirus Containment
For smaller Delaware County college campuses, creating a self-contained campus to curtail coronavirus spread is a little easier than larger colleges, writes Susan Snyder for…
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Swarthmore Among Nation’s Top Ten Colleges for Renewable Energy; Solar Panels Coming to Campus
According to a new report by PennEnvironment, Swarthmore College is among the top 10 colleges and universities in the country for embracing renewable energy, writes…
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Delaware County Colleges Welcome Back Students With COVID-19-Resistant Campuses
With students starting to arrive on campuses, Delaware County colleges will be the first to test the waters locally regarding the best way to teach…
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See Which Four Colleges/Universities in Delaware County Made Six Top National Lists
Four colleges in Delaware County have cracked six top 100 national lists, according to College Consensus’s 2020 rankings. College Consensus’s methodology compiles rankings from Forbes,…
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Swarthmore Professor Explains Why That Guy Won’t Stay Away From Me During a Pandemic
A Swarthmore College assistant professor of economics may have an explanation why some people won’t keep their distance during the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Queen Muse…
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Swarthmore Coach’s Positive Prophetic Outlook Now Seems to be a Reality
Nate Shafer was still in high school when he received a letter from Swarthmore College’s Garnet coach Landry Kosmalski. The letter predicted that the men’s…
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Eagles’ Malcolm Jenkins Talks About Political Activism, Social Equality at Swarthmore College
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins was a recent guest of Swarthmore College Black Studies professor Nina Johnson for a discussion on “Beyond the Field: Activism, Athletics,…
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New Report Finds That a Family of Four In Delaware County Needs Nearly $88K To Survive
A new report by the University of Washington-Seattle has found that a family of four needs nearly $80,000 annually to survive without help in Delaware…
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These 4 Delaware County Colleges Ranked in Top 100 Nationally for Students Earning a BA in Four Years
Students often take longer to earn a bachelor’s degree than the normal four years allotted, but at four Delaware County universities, that goal is still…
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Swarthmore College Men’s Basketball Coach Landry Kosmalski Keeps It Simple and the Team Keeps Winning
Swarthmore College’s basketball team is having a very good season under the coaching of Landry Kosmalski and his unique approach, writes Bob Ford for The…
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Chester Children’s Chorus Brings Support, Music Education to Its Members, Beautiful Music to Everyone Else
More than 100 underserved children and teens in Chester have found a musical outlet through the Chester Children’s Chorus that gives them a voice in…
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In Delco, Here’s the Degree Programs and Colleges That Offer the Highest First-Year Salaries
Villanova and Lehigh Universities tied for the most top-paying degree programs, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Students with degrees related to computer…
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Swarthmore College Basketball Team Ranked No. 1 in Country in Division III
Swarthmore College is certainly known for its academics, but sporting a men’s basketball team that’s starting off No. 1 in the country in Division III?…
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Swarthmore Fraternity Followup: Investigation Showed No Evidence of Wrongdoing by Current Fraternity Members
Swarthmore College banned fraternities based on leaked internal fraternity documents describing horrendous behavior, and following student protests. But two investigations into the protests show no…
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Check Out Which Local Colleges Are Among the Priciest in the Philadelphia Area
The 25 priciest colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area cost (in the last fiscal year) an average of $62,232 per year to attend, up…
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Sports Writer Gives Up the Chiefs to Support an Old Swarthmore Friend, and His Daughters
Vahe Gregorian gave up a Kansas City Chiefs game to officiate a special Swarthmore wedding, he writes for The Kansas City Star. The wedding of…
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Local Universities Are Getting Into the Hotel Business in a Big Way
Schools like Swarthmore and Villanova have opened new hotels or renovated old ones to create a new hotel experience in line with their individual college…
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