Through July 28, 2017
Sharpless Gallery, Magill Library
Curated by Victor Medina Del Toro '17, Expanding the Universe problematizes the conventional wisdom of rapid scientific progress in astronomy after the creation of the telescope. Details »
Samuel Alsop, Jr., director of the observatory and professor of physics and astronomy, in front of the Haverford Observatory in 1878.
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.
Filmmaker Ben Hickernell ’00 takes a deeper look at the lives of Haverfordians profiled in the documentary “Lives That Speak".
Fine Arts major Steve Larson '83 explains how painting—and Haverford— helped shape his perspective as an emergency medicine physician and founder of Puentes de Salud.
Photo: Patrick Montero.
“I never understood what a 'life-changing' experience was until I went to Rome. I walked in with eyes half-lidded and walked out with a new respect for the beauty of the world and its infinite complexities.” – Zakery Oglesby '17
Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.