“I gained insight into the ways in which veterinary science can be combined with conservation biology. Since these are potential career paths and ideas for graduate school, my summer research was a great help in solidifying my desire to explore these fields further.”
—Elizabeth Willis ’13

Once plagued by “brain drain”, Haverford’s big city neighbor has become an increasingly popular post-commencement destination for the College’s grads, many of whom are working to better life for all in their adopted hometown.

Read “Fords in Philly” in the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of Haverford magazine »

Choral music has long been an important part of campus life at Haverford and Bryn Mawr. An oratorio choir of 150 singers, the Chorale performs a major work with an orchestra each semester.

Since mid-June, anthropology major Kelsey Bilek ’13 has been working as an education advisor with Taurus Education in Shanghai, China.

“My work mostly includes helping students with their college applications, preparing them for the admissions process, and advising them on what to expect attending college in the U.S.”

“Being a student-athlete at Haverford College means developing incredible relationships with my teammates as well as my peers and professors.”—Sophie Eiger ’14

August 6—14, 2013: Share in the adventure as the Women’s Soccer team blogs from Italy.

In the Collection: William Penn

William Penn’s 1687 publication of The Excellent Priviledge of Liberty & Property was the first American printing of his translation of the Magna Carta, and Haverford’s copy is the only surviving complete example.

Then & Now: Commencement Now

There were no professional comics at Commencement 2013, but these graduating seniors were highly amused by one of the speakers, possibly Hunter Rawlings ’66.

Missed yesterday’s photo? See commencement back “Then“.

“I would recommend study abroad to everyone. It supplemented my academic experience in so many ways and really helped me grow as a person.” – Kathryn Johnston ’12

Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.

Starting in August, history major Elizabeth Douglas ’13 will work for Match Corps, which runs Boston-area charter schools that prepare low-income students to attend four-year colleges.

“I decided to apply for the fellowship because it seemed like it offered exactly what I wanted: an opportunity to make a difference in a school dedicated to helping children and closing the achievement gap.”

The May issue of PAPER magazine featured a piece on RJ (Michael) Rushmore ’14, who has turned his Vandalog website,which he runs from his dormroom, into an important chronicle of street art around the world.

Read “Street Art Authority” in the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of Haverford magazine »