Haverfarm sign

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.

Photo: Patrick Montero.

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.

Academics

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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Previous Monday, October 7, 2019
Library print exhibit
Monday, October 7, 2019
Exhibit

Who Created the New and Copied the Old: Printed Books of the Fifteenth Century

Who Created the New and Copied the Old: Printed Books of the Fifteenth Century

Through February 16, 2020
Lutnick Library, Rebecca and Rick White Gallery

Curated by Alex Stern '20, the first exhibit in the new Lutnick Library examines the many roles of printed books in the first 50 years following the advent of print.  Details »

Woodcut illustration of a teacher reading to two students, courtesy of Lutnick Library.

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Karen Masters
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Faculty Students

Astronomy

The astronomy major is a good fit for students who want an in-depth education in astronomy that can be applied to a range of careers. Our faculty work at the cutting edge of modern astronomy and cosmology, creating exceptional research opportunities for majors.

Associate professor of physics and astronomy Karen Masters is one of the authors of a new book, 30-Second Universe, that breaks down the 50 most significant theories, principles, and people in astrophysics for a general audience. Photo: Patrick Montero. 

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