"When I stepped onto campus freshman year I never envisioned that I would consider my teammates and my coaches as family. By pushing each other to succeed both on and off the court, that dynamic grows stronger each day. I am so proud to wear Haverford on my chest and play the game that I love while being a part of something much larger than myself." –Sierra Berkel '18
Sierra Berkel '18 (center) was named to the Philadelphia Inquirer's 2016-17 Women's Basketball Academic All-area team. Photo: David Sinclair.
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.
Gabriel Oppler '17, a biology major with minors in environmental studies and Spanish, will apply his love for the outdoors in his upcoming jobs as a scientist and an educator in Northern Wisconsin and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
"Where They're Headed" is a blog series detailing the post-graduation plans of the Class of 2017.
Magill Library houses more than half a million volumes and provides access to 2.5 million more through a catalog system that connects it to libraries at neighboring Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges.
Summer Reading is a series that asks Haverford’s librarians and library staff for book recommendations that will enlighten, entertain, and educate you during this vacation season. Quaker Collections curator Mary Crauderueff suggests three books (and one movie) to check out this summer. Photo: Patrick Montero.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.