Haverford Headlines

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: Sarah Evenson ’21

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Alumni, Science

The sociology major’s thesis rethinks how Western medicine diagnoses postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Bill Bragin '89 on Creating Connections in the Music World

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Alumni, magazine

From bringing artists to Haverford to co-founding globalFEST, Bill Bragin '89 reflects on his experience creating connections and providing opportunities for musicians.
What They Learned: Sonia Schmidt ’21

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Alumni

The religion major analyzed Christianity’s influence in U.S. politicians’ justifications for war.
What They Learned: Leela Krishnan ’21

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Alumni

The mathematics major examined models of lung cell repair after patients are put on a ventilator.
What They Learned: Allison Hall ’21

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Alumni

The history and Spanish double major completed two theses, both focusing on South American identity and culture through the lenses of natural and built environments.
What They Learned: Federico Perelmuter ’21

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Alumni

The English major’s thesis reexamined Jean Toomer’s “Cane.”
Chesick Scholars Program Expands

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Students, Campus

Currently in its 10th year, the community-building and mentorship program for first-generation, low-income students (FGLI) is growing to include all FGLI students in the incoming class.
Camille Samuels '21 and Daniel Mayo '19 Receive Clementine Cope Fellowships

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Alumni, awards

The over-100-year-old Haverford College fellowship for graduate study will support Samuels’ pursuit of a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology at the University of California, Irvine and Mayo’s pursuit of a Master of Science in Global Health at National Taiwan University.
Where They’re Headed: Marisa LaBarca ’21

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Alumni, Science

Chemistry major Marisa LaBarca ’21 is going to veterinary school at Tufts University.
Where They’re Headed: Grace Coberly ’21

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Alumni

The music and linguistics double major will teach elementary music this fall at Shrewsbury Montessori School.
Summer Centered: Haute Disrupts the Fashion Industry

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Students; Centers

Eleanor Alix '23, Kayla Baquiran '23, and Madeline Webster '23 are developing a platform that connects up-and-coming designers with consumers looking for unique clothing pieces as a part of Haverford Innovations Program’s Summer Incubator.
What They Learned: Silvia Lang ’21

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Alumni

The mathematics major combined her interest in statistics and political economy to examine models of Chinese currency’s exchange rates.
Michael J. Lewis '80 on Philly Architecture and Urbanism

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Alumni, magazine

The Wall Street Journal’s architecture critic and art history professor at Williams College talks about his new book, Philadelphia Builds: Essays on Architecture.
What They Learned: Andrew Lummus ’21

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Alumni

After studying abroad in Aberdeen, Scotland, the history major found interest in Scottish art and its portrayal of Scottish identity.
What They Learned: Robbie Spratt ’21

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Alumni

The anthropology and French double major’s two theses explore unlikely sites of queer solidarity.