“To be a student-athlete is to be someone who sees the critical importance of the lessons learned both in the classroom and on the field. I truly believe that life rewards individuals who are hard-working, flexible, and capable of relating to many different types of people.” – Andrew Bostick ’12, epeeist
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.
The Haverford College Libraries act as a locus of intellectual activity supporting the teaching, research and learning needs of the Haverford community. Infused with Haverford’s Quaker heritage and values, they support the mission of the College to develop academic excellence and personal growth through a liberal arts education.
After two years as interim president, Joanne V. Creighton returns to western Massachusetts where she will be teaching as a Five College Professor at UMass. Her successor, Dan Weiss, takes office July 1.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.