Haverford's small size makes possible a highly personalized, hands-on educational experience. Professors work side-by-side with students to do high-level research while also developing analytical thinking and pushing the boundaries of each discipline.
Haverford's intentionally diverse curricular requirements ensure that our students are well-rounded, expansive thinkers. Students take courses in each of three major academic divisions for a variety of ideas, concepts, and intellectual approaches.
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Our faculty are some of the best and brightest in their fields. Get to know them through our Office Hour series where faculty members give us a tour of their offices, or through some recent faculty news coverage.
The assistant professor of classics gives us a tour of his office.
The associate professor of history gives us a tour of his office.
The associate professor of French and comparative literature gives us a tour of his office.
The assistant professor of chemistry gives us a tour of his office.
The professor of religion gives us a tour of his office.
The associate professor of political science gives us a tour of her office.
The senior lecturer of mathematics and statistics gives us a tour of his office.
The professor of biology gives us a tour of his office.
The associate professor of chemistry is the sixth recent member of her department to receive the award, which recognizes young faculty at primarily undergraduate institutions who are both accomplished researchers and outstanding educators.
The professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy will help shape the next decade of astrophysics research in the United States as a member of the Panel on Particle Astrophysics and Gravitation.
Ahead of its series finale, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Qrescent Mali Mason discusses how NBC comedy The Good Place offers lessons in ethics along with the laughs.
The lead research and instruction librarian gives us a tour of her office.
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Our unique four-college exchange program with Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore, and the University of Pennsylvania allows us to retain the strengths of the small college experience, while offering the expanded resources and opportunities usually found at a larger university. Haverford students can take a staggering array of classes at any of these Quaker Consortium schools.
Thanks to collaboration between the students, faculty, and staff within the Tri-College Consortium (Tri-Co), the depth and breadth of your Haverford education are second to none.
The Tri-Co Philly Program is a semester-long, non-residential program that provides students both curricular and co-curricular activities in Philadelphia. Photo: Justin Brendel '18.
Haverford College has forged innovative partnerships with some of the world's top academic institutions to offer students additional opportunities for graduate study. These accelerated-degree partnership programs mean you can get a head start on your master’s degree!
Perelman Quad, University of Pennsylvania. Degree Partnerships
Every student completes a senior thesis here. As the culmination of your academic experience, this is your opportunity to do original independent research in partnership with faculty members, at levels usually reserved for graduate students.
Thornberry’s thesis focuses on oxygen minimum zones in our oceans. It builds on work she engaged with through a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fellowship program.
For his thesis, the physics major turned to machine learning and neural networks to classify more than 30,000 spiral galaxies in the universe.
Mukhtar’s thesis explores the production of type II polyketides, diverse and chemically active natural products that hold promise as anticancer and antibacterial agents.
For his thesis, Killoren chose to focus on affordable housing in San Francisco, one of the nation’s most expensive real estate markets.
For her thesis, Antonio examined bilingual community education centers, where teaching and learning transcend the traditional classroom space.
Wei’s thesis examines the destruction and rebirth of Los Angeles’ Chinatown and the vision and agency of second-generation Chinese American civic leaders and architects who realized it.
"People often assume that research is this solitary practice, but I work with four or five students each year, and we’re really actively collaborating every day."
Haverford’s three Academic Centers provide opportunities for students and faculty to enrich their scholarship beyond the classroom. In addition to hosting influential speakers, events, and symposia, the Centers are your primary funding source for internships and externships.
During Plenary, which happens twice every school year, you’ll gather with peers to raise, discuss, and debate campus issues.
Of the many facets that distinguish Haverford, the Honor Code truly sets the college apart. Throughout your time on campus, the common bond created by the Honor Code will enable you to guide your academic affairs, debate the status quo, and support your peers as you all transform as learners and human beings.
With exceptional collections, rare titles, and art and artifacts, along with the latest research tools, our library system exists and evolves to develop your academic excellence and personal growth through a liberal arts education.
Haverford’s employer networks, postgraduate connections, easy-to-access resources, and hands-on guidance help our students and alumni discover and make their next moves.
Studying abroad expands your world by instilling in you an immeasurable sense of confidence.
At the Office of of Academic Resources (OAR), dedicated strategy coaches and mentors are available to assist you and all Fords in maximizing your time here.
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