“I really like, in all my classes, to bring in cultural elements to remind my students that these were real people.”
Associate Professor of Classics Bret Mulligan teaches ancient Greek and Latin language classes as well as courses on literature, mythology, and history.
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Mulligan uses this reproduction helmet in performances, such as the annual Classics Marathon. Photo: Thom Carroll Photography.
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.
Reading Groups gather regularly to study texts of mutual interest. Some groups are student-driven, some for faculty only, and others are a mix of students, staff, and faculty.
Blood and Soap was discussed in the Reading Group Asian / American Non / Fiction. Photo: Elena Harriss-Bauer '19.
Haverford fields 23 Varsity teams, and club and intramural options include badminton, crew, golf, soccer, Ultimate, volleyball, and rugby.
53% of our students are on varsity or club teams.
Men's Soccer midfielder Max Krieg '19 practicing on Swan Field. Photo: Holden Blanco '17.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.