Opening April 4, 2017
4:30 p.m.
Sharpless Gallery & Magill Library
Curated by Victor Medina Del Toro '17, Expanding the Universe problematizes the conventional wisdom of rapid scientific progress in astronomy after the creation of the telescope. Details »
Samuel Alsop, Jr., director of the observatory and professor of physics and astronomy, in front of the Haverford Observatory in 1878.
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.
Haverford College mailed acceptance letters to the 859 students offered admission to the Class of 2021. This class represents the College's most selective year yet. After receiving a record 4,424 applications, Haverford admitted 19 percent of its applicants.
The picture of the future Class of 2021 will become even clearer after May 1, the date by which accepted students must commit to enroll in the College. Photo: Patrick Montero.
Associate Professor of French and Comparative Literature David L. Sedley teaches French with a focus on the 16th and 17th centuries.
Read Office Hour in the Winter 2017 issue of Haverford Magazine.
David Sedley in the College Avenue home he shares with his wife, Associate Professor of History Lisa Graham. Photo: Patrick Montero.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.