Influenced by research in France and and his growing interest in global religious politics, Kelly examined secularism, legitimacy, and political identity in post-colonial states.
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Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.
Academics
Our rigorous academic program focuses on individual growth, intellectual exploration, and pushing the boundaries of each discipline.
Visit Haverford
Haverford College offers state-of-the-art facilities within a 200-acre arboretum campus, located just minutes from Philadelphia.
Admission
Each application is treated personally and individually, with extraordinary care and attention to detail.
Haverford Headlines
News and updates from Haverford College.
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A creative coast-to-coast collaboration between a poet and a photographer, Ghost Book turned out to be haunting in more ways than one.
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Kane, an anthropology and educational studies double major, explored the radical roots and ongoing impact of Bi-Co Mutual Aid in her thesis.
To me, receiving a quality education isn’t solely dependent on academic courses, and I wanted to make the most of my collegiate experience.
Class of 2021
Living the HaverLife
At Haverford, we take a balanced approach to learning and extracurriculars. You can compete and challenge yourself at the highest level without sacrificing your identity as a student, scholar, and full community member.
At a Glance
1,472
student body
100%
students who complete a senior thesis
56
academic programs
98%
of students live on campus
6:1
tree to student ratio
8
miles from Philadelphia
(20 minutes by train)
Events
Haverford hosts a huge array of events on campus, and the best part? Many events are open to the public and all events are free to students. That includes concerts, performances, lectures, author events, film premieres, and more!
Beyond Haverford
The end is just the beginning of something amazing. Haverford alumni take their talents to elite graduate schools, marquee employers, and far-flung locations across the world.