The Young Academic Alumni Lecture Series connects current students, faculty, and community members to Haverford’s vibrant alumni presence in the academic world. These presentations are sponsored by the Library in partnership with different academic departments.
Nicholas D'Avella '01 recently gave a talk entitled "Barrio Ecologies: Patios, Real Estate, and the Politics of Articulation in Buenos Aires." Photo: Lily Hangcheng Xu '19.
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.
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.
“Being in a community like Haverford with such a strong code of ethics and honor helps form a basis from which to successfully interface with colleagues and grow a professional network in a field that relies heavily on collaboration and a degree of trust.” – Sarah Burke Spolaor ’06
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.