The Department of Music at Haverford offers a creative approach to music theory, a curriculum in music history that deals with music in the social context and embraces world music and jazz, while our applied music program and ensembles provide students with opportunities for performances and tours.
Ingrid Arauco’s composition students Shuyu Meng BMC'17 (right) and Chloe Lindeman '17 (second from right) had the special opportunity to hear the music they wrote performed by members of the Network for New Music ensemble. Photo: Caleb Eckert '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.
The Center for Career and Professional Advising fosters career exploration, professional growth for students and alumni, as well as networking and outreach with employers.
Eleni Smitham '19 spent last summer working in the White House's Presidential Personnel Office through the White House Internship Program.
Student and faculty research and innovation are helping to make classrooms more accommodating to those with a variety of disabilities and learning styles.
Read "Education and Accessibility" in the Fall 2016 issue of Haverford magazine.
A number of Haverford students have conducted senior thesis research on gesture recognition devices such as the Myo armband (left and right) and the Leap Motion Sensor (center). Photo: Caleb Eckert '17.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.