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Transformative $25 Million Gift From Michael B. Kim ’85 to Establish Haverford’s Institute for Ethical Inquiry and Leadership

The institute is a cornerstone of Haverford 2030, the College’s strategic plan. Through it, students will discover new pathways to become the world’s ethical thinkers and leaders.

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Community Care and Resources in Response to Israel-Gaza

At a time of conflict and divide, the College is working to bring students, faculty, and staff together to support one another and engage these important issues through peaceful and constructive dialogue.

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Fulbright Sends Maya Antonio '24 to Taiwan's Classrooms

The linguistics and education double major will spend the 2024-25 academic year working with young Taiwanese students. She is one of four Fords selected for a Fulbright this year.

CPGC Announces 2011 Summer Interns

With CPGC support, 66 students will get the chance to pursue independent research and work with non-profits on social justice issues around the world.
The Last Sheriff?

John Kromer '71 is running for Sheriff in Philadelphia's Primary election in May. His campaign platform? If elected, he'll close down the dysfunctional and scandal-ridden office.
Daniel Kent '11 Named Google Policy Fellow

Kent will spend the summer at the Internet Education Foundation in Washington, D.C., exploring Internet and technology policy and the public debate on these issues.
Philadelphia Inquirer Reviews "Possible Cities"

The Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery's latest show, up through April 29, is called "groundbreaking," by the paper.
Juan Williams '76 On Campus For Journalism Symposium

This year's Silk Journalism Panel featured Loren Ghiglione '63, Amy Hollyfield, Victor Navasky and Juan Williams '76 discussing partisanship in the media.
William Penn's 'Holy Experiment'

Emeritus Professor of History Emma J. Lapsansky-Werner wrote an essay, which appeared in the Sunday <em>Philadelphia Inquirer</em>'s op-ed section, about that signature phrase from Philadelphia's history.
Five Fords Win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

The National Science Foundation will fund the graduate work of Lili Dworkin '11, Thomas Beck '10, Connor Bischak '10, Gili Freedman '09 and Adam Subhas '09.
Honorary Degree Recipients Announced for Commencement 2011

Dikembe Mutombo, Robert G. Schwartz '71 and Judy Wicks will be honored at the May 15 ceremony.
Reporting on the KINSC

The Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center's first annual report reveals the vision behind programs that advance faculty and student scholarship.
Islam and Africa

With a recently published policy piece on Tanzania and a Haverford symposium, political scientist Harvey Glickman looks at Islamism in Sub-Saharan Africa.
2011 Alumni Achievement Award Winners Announced

Haverford is pleased to announce the winners of the Achievement Awards, recognizing alumni for service to the College, to society, and for professional achievements.
Amie Roe '06

The improv artist and her duo, the Amie and Kristen Show, are featured in a <em>Philadelphia Weekly</em> cover story about the city's strong female comedy presence.
Earlham Looks To Haverford For New President

Religion Prof. David Dawson named 17th president of Earlham College.
Abigail Wacker '10 Wins Fulbright To India

The former English major has earned an English Teaching Assistantship grant and will run an after-school theater program in India.
IES Abroad Scholarship Winner

Alejandro Rettig y Martinez '12 is using his IES scholarship to help fund a semester studying in Salamanca, Spain.