The Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Division facilitates co-cultivation of a campus community(ies) where everyone is affirmed, uplifted, and are able to bring their whole selves in living, learning, teaching, and working together as a fundamental vision towards justice and liberation.
Our collective work focuses on five key domains—policy, advocacy, community engagement, communication, and education—through which we aim to cultivate a culture of connection, belonging, and equity.
Meeting the Moment: Community in Dialogue
Learn about the featured programs under the new College-wide initiative
Community Care and Resources in Response to Israel-Gaza
Stay up to date on the College’s response and resources in relation to Israel-Gaza.
Anti-Discrimination, Harassment, and Bias Policy
Learn about the recently proposed Bias Policy that affirms our commitment to anti-oppression and anti-bias, and establishes a response protocol.

Global Chinese Connection welcomed the Year of the Snake at their annual catered dinner.

Bringing together a range of Restorative Justice (RJ) practitioners from across the Philadelphia region, the 2025 Mellon symposium explores where restorative justice comes from (its roots), how it has been developing in our city (its branches), and what it might look like in the future (its seeds), all in the hopes of clarifying what alternatives RJ makes possible.
Alums' Endowment Supports Indigenous Programs at the Grand Canyon

As Election Day nears, Fords embrace their role as a critical voting bloc.

The campus-wide initiative builds on the College’s previous work to build a stronger sense of welcome and belonging for all who live, learn, and work on Haverford’s campus.

This summer has been filled with activities and community-building events! From our weekly shopping trips to our ice cream socials, here’s a look back at the fun we’ve had together.

The prospective political science major is engaged in two part-time summer experiences. Both are focused on the effects of criminal justice and the carceral system across the state.
Land Acknowledgment
We at the College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land, and pay respect and honor to the caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.