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Haverfarm

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The Haverfarm is a year-round farming and educational space that introduces sustainable food and agriculture into the lives of Haverford students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Haverfarm produce—like this oversized cabbage held by Hayden Kesterson '19—is distributed to students, community members, the dining center, and local food banks. Photo: Cole Sansom '19

Character

Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.

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Mind

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.

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Squirrels

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.

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Summer Centered: Miranda Johnson ’19

Miranda Johnson ’19 is researching the silk industry this summer at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The history major from Pasadena, Calif., is working as the textiles curation intern at the Washington, D.C., museum, garnering hands-on experience with archival work thanks to funding from the John B. Hurford '60 Center for Arts and Humanities (HCAH).

"Summer Centered" is a series exploring our students' Center-funded summer work. Photo: Cole Sansom '19
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Academics

Magill Library

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. Interlibrary Loan Specialist Rob Haley suggests five titles that will transport you to different countries and eras. Photo: Patrick Montero.

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