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.

Fall Fun with Friends

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

Alumni

Brandon Alston ’14 Shares Research on Police Countersurveillance and “Camera Cues”

The Haverford alum returned to campus to share his most recent research on Black protectionism and the camera as self-defense.

Spotlight on Staff: Karen McLaurin-Jones, Housekeeping

Most people who visit Haverford recognize a certain magic, but Karen McLaurin-Jones didn't even have to visit to know.
NPR's 'Fresh Air' Features David Danzig '92 On "TV Torture"

TV producer Adam Fierro (The Shield), intelligence expert Col. Stuart Herrington and human rights advocate David Danzig discuss TV violence.
Jennie Grant '87 Fights for Goat's Rights

Grant's Goat Justice League was featured in a September 25 <a href="http://www.seattletimes.com">Seattle Times</a> article, reprinted here with permission.
"From Slavery to Freedom" Symposium October 27 in Stokes Hall

The Hurford Humanities Center-sponsored symposium explores various expressions of African-American thought pre-and post-Civil War.
Fords and the Business End of Baseball

An MSNBC editorial about the roles of money, scouting and player development in this year's playoffs cites Josh Byrnes '92 (GM for the Arizona Diamondbacks) and Ron Shapiro '64 (former agent for Cal Ripken Jr.).
Big Dig, Small Species: Looking at Prehistoric Plankton-Feeders with Brian Johnson '08

During his summer internship at the American Museum of Natural History, Haverford senior Johnson searched for signs of life from a bygone geologic era.
Josh Byrnes '92: Making It In Major League Baseball

Byrnes goes from Haverford, to MLB office intern, to Arizona Diamondbacks GM, all the way to the National League Championship Series.
Jennie Grant '87 - "Outlaw Goat Owner"

Haverford alum, Jennie Grant, takes on Seattle City Council in her quest for equal rights for her pet goats.
"Work Hard": Advice to Aspiring Actors and More from "Lost" Star Daniel Dae Kim '90

The Haverford alumnus, who will be coming to campus Nov. 9-10 for Alumni Year in the Arts' "Haverford in Hollywood" event, reflects on his newfound fame, discusses the challenges of acting in Korean, and ponders the struggle to find quality roles for Asian American actors.
Dean of Admission Jess Lord on Today's College Applications: It's Not Just About Grades

In U.S. News and World Report, Dean Lord discusses the best ways for college applicants to present themselves to admissions committees.
The Emerson Era Begins

On a steamy October Saturday that felt more like August, Haverford College inaugurated the presidency of Stephen G. Emerson '74.
Recent Grad Working With Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA)

Elizabeth Rommer '07 will spend the next year as agency relations director for the Morris Township, NJ based Volunteer Management Centers.
Interdisciplinary Learning Takes Center(s) Stage

"Centers of Learning, Discovery and Renewal" highlighted student research from each of Haverford's three interdisciplinary academic centers.
Tim Reynolds in Concert

The Dave Matthews Band guitarist performed on Founders Green last Saturday. We've got a video clip and links for more information about the artist.
Film Produced by Haverford Professor Debuts Nationally on PBS

"Justice for My People," for which Professor Maria McMath served as associate producer, tells the remarkable life story of Mexican-American civil rights activist Hector P. Garcia.