The Haverford Innovations Program (HIP) encourages and supports creative and strategic thinking around a problem, a need, a question, or simply an interest. The goal is to find new solutions and opportunities for entrepreneurial projects and paths of learning.
For the second year in a row a team of Fords was named the winner of the Tri-Co Hackathon by a panel of faculty and industry judges. The winning team, called Gradual—from top left: Bella Muno '21, Ziyao (Claire) Wang '20, Blien Habtu '21, Jason Ngo '21, and Iryna Khovryak '22—made a website that students can use to map their major requirements and ensure that they are on track to graduate. Photo: Shayna Nickel
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.
No matter the field, Haverford grads are always in high demand. The skills, knowledge, and critical thinking developed via Haverford’s liberal arts curriculum has applications in many different fields and careers all over the planet.
Beyond Haverford features alumni profiles, information about scholarly achievement through awards and fellowships, and industry and graduate studies outcomes.
Though the tech industry's gender barriers have been slow to crumble, "it may be a great time for women in tech to pitch or start a business," says Amanda Lannert '94, CEO of Jellyvision and a "super mentor" for Chicago business incubators Impact Engine and Tech Stars.
Read Women in Tech from the Fall 2018 issue of Haverford Magazine.
Tionney Nix ’17, a software engineer with Google New York. Photo: Patrick Montero
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.