Charlie Marquardt ’16 was a Haverford first-year when he began a dogged quest to join the top ranks of the running world. Six years later, he finally reached his goal.
Read "Breaking the Four-Minute Mile" in the Fall 2018 issue of Haverford Magazine
Photo: Holden Blanco '17
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.
No matter the field, Haverford grads are always in high demand. The skills, knowledge, and critical thinking developed via Haverford’s liberal arts curriculum have applications in many different fields and careers around the world.
Beyond Haverford features alumni profiles, information about scholarly achievement through awards and fellowships, and industry and graduate studies outcomes.
Haverford’s academic centers shape daily life at the College by invigorating the arts on campus, supporting cutting-edge research, and inspiring students on issues across the globe.
Students from Kristen Whalen’s “Advanced Topics in Biology of Marine Life” class spent a week over winter break exploring tropical coral ecosystems in Roatán, Honduras. Photo: Patrick Montero.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.