Traditions
Each year, Fords look forward to myriad traditional events such as the Collection speaker series; frequent a cappella concerts; pinwheel day; and, most importantly, Fall and Spring Plenary.
Walter Sorrells '85 has been a novelist since his mid-20s, publishing thrillers and mysteries under a variety of names; he has trained in various martial arts for more than two decades; he is a competitive pistol shooter; and for more than a decade, he has been handcrafting elaborate knives and swords.
“I’ve pretty much spent my entire adult life doing the same things I was interested in when I was 13 years old.”
Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.
As you perform real-world research and immerse yourself in hands-on learning, you'll work side-by-side with professors who are at the top of their fields.
Our mascot—the Black Squirrel—has a genetic adaptation that gives it a bold, black coat. Join our distinctive community and stand out from the pack with your fellow Haverfordians.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.