Swarthmore College Department of

Peace & Conflict Studies Blog

2025 PCS Departmental Awards

Announcing the winners of the 2025 PCS Departmental Awards:

Outstanding Senior

For the senior major in peace and conflict studies who exemplifies a commitment to academic excellence.

Isabella (Bella) Deanhardt ’25


Nayla Punjabi ’26

Outstanding Junior

For the junior major or minor in peace and conflict studies who exemplifies a commitment to academic excellence.


Elise Boulding Award

For a sophomore, junior, or senior major in peace and conflict studies who exemplifies a commitment to the field of peace and conflict studies.

Katherine (Katie) Kerman ’26


Cheng-Yen (Billy) Wu ’26

Bayard Rustin Award

For a sophomore, junior, or senior major or minor in peace and conflict studies who exemplifies a commitment to praxis.

We’re so proud of everything they’ve accomplished!