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Standing against a white background, Eric Chen wears a fencing uniform with no helmet. He holds his epee in his right hand and points it at the camera.

Eric Chen '27 Headed to NCAA Fencing Championships

Chen, a sophomore, steps onto the national fencing stage at Penn State University later this month.

Haverford Announces 2025 Honorary Degree Recipients

Legendary track and field coach Tom Donnelly and alternative death care pioneer Katrina Spade ’99 will receive honorary degrees at Commencement.

Matthew McKeever is pictured in a portrait taken on Haverford's campus. He smiles while wearing a grey coat and light blue collared shirt.

Faculty

Professor’s New Book Explores the Economics of Single Motherhood

Thanks for Nothing by Professor and Chair of Sociology Matthew McKeever draws on 40 years of data to understand why the financial outlook for single mothers remains stagnant.

WHAT THEY LEARNED: Harlow Figa ’16

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Alumni

The thesis of the anthropology major, who minored in health studies and concentrated in gender and sexuality studies, was fueled by a desire to expand the discipline into digital field sites and to expand trans academia.
Where They’re Headed: Gabe Rybeck ’16

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Alumni

In early August, Gabe Rybeck ‘16 will begin work as a data scientist for Booz Allen Hamilton’s Strategic Innovation Group in McLean, Va.
Where They’re Headed: Kat Grace Poje ’16

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Alumni

This fall, the religion major will begin a two-year Master of Theological Studies program at Harvard Divinity School.
Summer Centered: Karen Aubourg ‘18 Teaches Moroccan Women at a Craft Co-op

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Students, Centers

With funding from the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship, the English major is splitting her time between the Cherry Buttons Cooperative and the Golden Buttons Women’s Empowerment Center in Sefrou, Morocco.
WHAT THEY LEARNED: Daniel Vasquez ’16

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Alumni

The political science major and Spanish minor explored Hispanic opinion formation on immigration reform for his thesis.
WHAT THEY LEARNED: Emily Winesett ’16

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Alumni

The chemistry major researched how bacteria use enzymatic syntheses to make compounds.
WHAT THEY LEARNED: Gabe Rybeck ’16

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Alumni, Science

His joint computer science and economics thesis explored how the use of big data to make automated decisions may result in indirect discrimination.
Remembering Dr. José Padín Rodriguez

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Alumni

Later this year, Haverford and the Multicultural Alumni Action Group will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the José Padin Puerto Rican Scholarship.
Where They’re Headed: Maria Bojorquez-Gomez ’16

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Alumni

In September, Maria Bojorquez-Gomez ’16 will begin serving as a QuEST fellow in Seattle.
Three Questions with Adam Rosenblat

The visiting professor of peace, justice, and human rights on his book, Digging for the Disappeared, and considering human rights through the examination of mass graves.
WHAT THEY LEARNED: May Helena Plumb ’16

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Alumni

The linguistics major began working on her area of study—Colonial Valley Zapotec, a native language of Mexico’s southern region—during a class she took sophomore year.
WHAT THEY LEARNED: Honglan Huang ’16

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Alumni, Centers

After finishing her thesis on picture books, the comparative literature major created a related exhibition of handmade books.
Where They’re Headed: Damon Motz-Storey ’16

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Alumni

Damon Motz-Storey ‘16 will advocate for environmental justice and sustainability with Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility as part of his fellowship with Quaker Voluntary Service.
Summer Institute on Ethical Leadership Launches

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Campus, Students, Alumni

Twelve students were part of the inaugural cohort and twelve alums returned to campus to lead the program, which aims to provide future leaders with tools to use when dealing with challenging situations.
Where They’re Headed: Zuzana Manhartova ’16

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Alumni

Zuzana Manhartova ‘16 is trading Philly for the British capitol, where she will attend a one-year master’s program in computational statistics and machine learning at University College London.