Haverford Headlines

Community Care and Resources in Response to Israel-Gaza

At a time of conflict and divide, the College is working to bring students, faculty, and staff together to support one another and engage these important issues through peaceful and constructive dialogue.

Faculty

COOL CLASSES: “Lithography – Materials and Techniques”

In Hee Sook Kim’s class, students explore the foundation of offset printing, the standard before the dawn of digital printing.

Fall Fun with Friends

On a beautiful fall weekend, more than 700 friends and family members flocked to Haverford.

Summer Centered: Julia Smeltzer '23 Connects Climate to Plant Life

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Students, Centers, Science

The biology and environmental studies major is studying how changes in carbon and nitrogen concentration affect the plant life of salt marshes.
Where They’re Headed: João Pedro Carvalho ‘22

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Alumni, Science

The math and linguistics double major will pursue a Ph.D. in math at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Helping Students Connect The Dots

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magazine, Campus

In a wide-ranging interview, Dean of the College John F. McKnight Jr. talks about trust, student agency, social change, and enhancing the Haverford experience.
Where They’re Headed: Zakiyyah Winston ‘22

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Alumni, Science

The biology major and health studies minor is starting medical school at the University of California, San Francisco.
Summer Centered: Lucas Nelson ‘23 Packs the Particles

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Students, Centers, Science

The physics and math double major is studying particle packing and deformation with Assistant Professor Ted Brzinski.
What They Learned: Hannah Roth ‘22

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Alumni

The political science major and economics minor studied the opioid epidemic in Philadelphia from a public policy perspective.
Richard J. Bernstein, 1932-2022

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Faculty

The philosopher taught at Haverford from 1966-89.
What They Learned: Nuria Inez Benitez ‘22

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Alumni

The anthropology and linguistics double major compared and analyzed how diasporic and homeland communities express and convey their identities.
Where They’re Headed: Isabel Schwam ‘22

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Alumni

The political science major is pursuing a master’s in sport administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
What They Learned: Riah Newfont ‘22

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Alumni

For her thesis, the religion major used an unconventional medium to analyze human connections, hierarchical structures, and activism through the lens of dancing styles.
Bruce Leto '14 Turns Ideas into Song

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Alumni, magazine, Arts

An artistic kinship with Professor Emeritus of Music Curt Cacioppo colors the classical pianist's albums and performances, including a recent recital at Carnegie Hall, where he played the live premiere of the composer's “Hal’s Reprise.”
Where They’re Headed: Julie Rebh ‘22

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Alumni, Science

The biology major and environmental studies minor is researching and cataloging plants and insects with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.
What They Learned: Zoe Frazer-Klotz ‘22 and Lizy Szanton ‘22

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Alumni, Science

For their theses, the psychology majors researched how children internalize prejudice.
Summer Centered: Gabe Jones-Thomson ‘25 Shines a Light on Photovoltaics

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Students, Centers, Science

The prospective physics and chemistry double major is researching perovskite solar cell application and stability with Professor Alexander Norquist.
Where They’re Headed: Joshua Bayona ‘22

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Alumni

The classical languages major is heading to Washington University in St. Louis to continue his study of classics.