Kevin Righter '87
Planetary scientist Kevin Righter '87 works at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston and oversees the latest additions to the largest meteorite collection in the world.
“Haverford left me with the ability of thinking for myself, learning for myself.” –Joseph Taylor '63, winner of the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physics and professor emeritus of physics at Princeton University
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.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.