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Planned giving is a meaningful way to support Swarthmore while also planning for your own future.

One option is a charitable gift annuity, which allows you to make a gift to the College and in return receive fixed payments for life. It can also offer tax benefits and long-term financial stability.

With higher payout rates and new opportunities to fund with IRA assets, now is a great time to learn more about how planned giving can work for you and future Swarthmore students.

https://swarthmore.giftplans.org/

Nine Swarthmore students have been selected for the President’s Sustainability Research Fellowship (PSRF), a hands-on program focused on tackling real sustainability challenges on campus.

Through this yearlong experience, students collaborate with faculty and staff mentors to research, develop, and implement projects that make a meaningful impact. The program has contributed to initiatives like zero waste efforts, the restoration of Crum Woods, and the development of sustainable purchasing practices.

Learn more about the 2026–2027 cohort and their projects below.

Nine Students Embark on President’s Sustainability Research Fellowships Nine Swarthmore students have been newly selected for the President’s Sustainability Research Fellowship (PSRF), a high-impact learning experience where students take stewardship over vital sustainability challenges at the College.

Njideka Akunyili Crosby ’04 H’19, acclaimed visual artist and Swarthmore alumna, is featured in a recent Harper’s Bazaar article on her latest major work, The Obamas: Springing Forth. The painting marks the first official portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama together and is part of a larger series of newly commissioned works for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, set to open to the public on Juneteenth.

A double major in biology and studio art at Swarthmore, Crosby is known for her richly layered, collage-based paintings that explore identity, memory, and representation through deeply detailed visual narratives.

Read more in Harper’s Bazaar:

Inside the First Official Portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama Together Artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby on the instincts and inspirations behind her landmark painting

Sunshine, good food, and great company ☀️ Garnet Day brought the Swarthmore community together for a beautiful afternoon on campus to celebrate our staff.

How does Swarthmore support students before their first semester even begins?

Join us June 15 at 8 p.m. ET for a SwatTalk on the Summer Scholars Program, a four-week experience that helps first-generation and low-income students build confidence, community, and academic skills. Register today to learn more.

https://www.swarthmore.edu/alumni-resources-events/swattalks

Revisit Commencement 2026 through Colman Domingo’s address to the Class of 2026. After receiving an honorary doctor of arts from Swarthmore College, the award-winning actor, playwright, producer, and director spoke at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Fairmount Park.

2026 Honorary Degree Recipient Colman Domingo Colman Domingo addressed the class of 2026 after receiving an honorary doctor of arts from Swarthmore College on May 24, 2026, at the Mann Center for the Per...

Alumni Weekend 2026 reminded us of something simple and meaningful: You Are Here.

Relive the weekend through our highlights video, view photos from the Parade of Classes and beyond, and revisit SwatTalks, “Off the Record: The State of Political Journalism in 2026.” You can also meet this year’s alumni award winners and hear directly from alumni about what it means to be back on campus.

Take a look back and experience it all again:

Alumni Weekend 2026 Registration is open for Alumni Weekend 2026, May 29*–31! Whether you’re celebrating a milestone reunion (class years ending in 1 and 6) or simply eager to be back among friends in this beautiful place, alumni of all ages are invited to gather, reconnect, and feel the spark of community at Alumn...

Relive the weekend through our highlights video, view photos from the Parade of Classes and beyond, and revisit SwatTalk, “Off the Record: The State of Political Journalism in 2026.” You can also meet this year’s alumni award winners and hear directly from alumni about what it means to be back on campus.

Take a look back and experience it all again:

Alumni Weekend 2026 Registration is open for Alumni Weekend 2026, May 29*–31! Whether you’re celebrating a milestone reunion (class years ending in 1 and 6) or simply eager to be back among friends in this beautiful place, alumni of all ages are invited to gather, reconnect, and feel the spark of community at Alumn...