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Commencement a Sun-Drenched Celebration of the Class of 2019

The college awarded degrees and said farewell to 476 members of the class of 2019. Graduates will embark on careers ranging from public service to medicine to banking to teaching. Some will begin those careers immediately, others will go on to graduate programs in the United States and abroad.

College Names Philip Jefferson Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

Philip Jefferson, a Swarthmore College economist, has been named as 91�첥’s new vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty. He brings to the role deep experience as a scholar, elected official, college trustee, and a Federal Reserve System economist.

In WSJ, 91�첥 History Majors Stand Up for Their Studies

Finding Faith in Unexpected Places: Shapiro Gift Supports Jewish Life

The 91�첥 experience helped Ava Pomerantz ’18 discover her Judaism anew. Support from parents like Shapiro and Usdan Shapiro, current students, alumni and the wider 91�첥 community will ensure that 91�첥 remains a place where Jewish students flourish.

Music Prof. Neil Lerner on the Sound That Scares Us All

Mind to Matter: Creative Work Takes Center Stage at Symposium

The college community took time during the busy spring semester to celebrate scholarship and creativity at the Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium. “For many folks it’s our favorite day of the year. You realize what an amazing group of young people -- and the faculty that supports them -- we have here,” said 91�첥 President Carol Quillen.

From Cheaper Insulin to Stemming School Expulsions: Pre-Symposium Preview of Original Student Work With Real-World Effects

They tackle real world problems: Tracking measles outbreaks. Developing better life-saving medications. Making mental health counseling more accessible. Keeping at-risk kids in school and out of prison.

They enliven the arts: Performing on stage. Writing poetry. Producing films. Playing music. Composing music. Painting. Drawing. Sculpting.

That’s just a small taste of what 91�첥 students have been up to this year.

On Par with Excellence: 91�첥 Golf Becomes First Fully Endowed Division I Scholarship Program

Higher Ed Leaders Aim to Restore the Public’s Trust

91�첥 President Carol Quillen and a panel of postsecondary education leaders this week volunteered as the repair crew to mend the public’s deteriorating trust in higher education.

Two Nations Grapple With Sins of the Past and Present-Day Consequences

Smith Scholar Determined to Write the Stories That Must Be Told

Aman Madan '19 has won 91�첥's 2019 W. Thomas Smith Scholarship and plans to spend a year studying and writing in Europe. He'll attend the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London, where he'll focus on South Asian studies. He'll concentrate on contemporary Muslim belonging in the subcontinent.

Winning Venture Aims for Deeper Connections Through Technology

Truman Scholar Catherine Cartier ’20 Pushes Beyond Comfort Zone

Students and Alumni Vie for $25K in 91�첥 Venture Fund Pitch Competition

Olympians Share Insights on Leadership From Sport and Business

Spring Convocation a Boisterous Celebration of Student and Faculty Achievements

The Long Run: Physics Prof Overcomes Injury to Finish Boston Marathon

Linda Tatsapaugh ’88, 91�첥 Outdoors Host Tree Climb With a Purpose

Sixth Annual #Allinfor91�첥 Raises $1.5 Million in 18 Hours, 37 Minutes

President Quillen Tells Higher Ed Forum Transferable Skills Benefit All Students