A beautiful view of the city of Siena from the Duomo (city's cathedral). Photo: Diane Rojas '14.
“Looking out on this gorgeous vista, I could not help but be thankful to go to a school that offers me opportunities like the very one I am experiencing now. And while I miss Haverford, I am having the time … Continue reading
Emeritus Professor of Astronomy Bruce Partridge (left) with Ben Walter '13. Photo: Brad Larrison.
Recently released results of the Planck space telescope’s sky survey are giving us a whole new picture of the universe. Classics major Ben Walter ’13 has been working with Emeritus Professor of Astronomy Bruce Partridge to sharpen scientists’ reports on … Continue reading
The HCAH sponsored Poetry Reading Group, in conjunction with Visiting Assistant Professor Thomas Devaney, hosted a prose poetry reading in Woodside Cottage. Photo by Brad Larrison.
The English department offers courses in the literary traditions of the English-speaking world. The department aims to develop in its students the ability to respond to texts thoughtfully and critically, and to articulate those responses in clear and fluent English.
Professor of Physics Walter Smith, pictured here in the lab with a student, is also known for his Physics Sing-Along.
Virtually all our Physics & Astronomy majors engage in cutting-edge research, working closely with faculty in fields such as biophysics, quantum computers, cosmology, quantum gravity, fluid dynamics, nanoscience and extra-galactic astronomy.
Do you recall a particularly memorable night of music in Lunt, its precursor Jones Café, or in The Crypt during your time at Haverford? Tell us about it! Photo: Brad Larrison.
Then & Now: Concerts Now In February, the Baltimore band Chiffon played for students in the basement of Lunt, which is home to a student-run café and a performance space that hosts the Federation United Concert Series. Missed yesterday’s photo? … Continue reading
Today, no trace of The Crypt is visible in Union. Instead, practice rooms have taken over the space. Photo: Theodore Hetzel.
Then & Now: Concerts In 1965, students could get coffee and a bite and listen to musical performances in a café called The Crypt in the basement of Union. There was even some snazzy balcony level seating overlooking the action. … Continue reading
Under Koger's leadership, the women’s tennis team has an all-time record of 326-213.
“Many of my athletes are musicians, actors, singers, or are involved in community service. Nobody is just going to class, going to tennis and going home.”—Ann Koger, Head Women’s Tennis Coach and Associate Director of Athletics
Quaker artifacts on display in the Sharpless Gallery of Magill Library. Photo: Brad Larrison.
Who Killed Sarah Stout? February 28–September 20, 2013 Sharpless Gallery An interactive exhibit which asks visitors to play detective to solve a 1699 murder mystery using holdings from Haverford’s Special Collections. Details »
Rufus M. Jones, center, in Magill Library. Courtesy of College Archives.
The Rufus M. Jones Institute for Leadership encourages students to utilize the diverse resources on-campus, in the surrounding communities and around the world to build the necessary skills and understanding to become positive change agents in our increasingly global society.
Chris Tyson '13 has led the men's squash team in wins the past two seasons. Photo: David Sinclair.
“I chose Haverford because it gave me an opportunity to pursue both my academic and athletic goals without compromising one for the other.” – Alex Spiliotes ’12, men’s squash
Students gathered in Ryan Gym for an open discussion of an Honor Council trial abstract given the pseudonym “Toy Story.” Council regularly sponsors such events. Photo: Brad Larrison.
It began in 1897 as a simple system for holding exams without proctors. Since then, the cherished Honor Code has become the purest expression of the College’s values and an intrinsic part of a Haverford education. Read “Honor Bound” in … Continue reading
Experimental, conceptual electronica duo Matmos performing at Haverford during their residency at Haverford College in 2011.
Psychic material for the Matmos album “The Marriage of True Minds” was recorded as part of a Mellon Tri-College Creative Residencies project with Professor of English Gustavus Stadler.