Haverford College
Motto:	Non doctior, sed meliore doctrina imbutus (Rough translation: "Not more learned, but steeped in a better learning")
Established:	1833
Type:	Private
Endowment:	$520 million[1]
President:	Stephen G. Emerson
Faculty:	140+
Undergraduates:	1168
Postgraduates:	0
Location:	Haverford community Haverford Twp Lower Merion Twp, Pennsylvania
Campus:	Suburban, 216 Acres
Athletics:	Fords (traditional) Black Squirrels (de jure)
Colors:	Scarlet and black
Website:	haverford.edu

Haverford College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group The date of establishment or date of founding of an Institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point Year 1833 ( MDCCCXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common For the film of this title see Private School (film. Private schools, or Independent schools are Schools not administered A financial endowment is a Transfer of Money or Property donated to an Institution, usually with the stipulation that it be invested University president is the title of the highest ranking officer within a University, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Stephen Gould Emerson, MD PhD is the thirteenth President of Haverford College. A faculty is a division within a University. The concept of a university with different faculties for different subjects dates back to Al-Azhar University, which had In some Educational systems undergraduate education is Post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelor's degree. See also Postgraduate Training in Education Postgraduate education (synonymous in North America with graduate education, and sometimes described Haverford is an unincorporated community located partially in Haverford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania USA but primarily in Lower Merion Township Haverford Township (named after the town of Haverfordwest in Wales UK is a township in Delaware County, near Philadelphia, in southeastern Pennsylvania Lower Merion Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and part of the Pennsylvania Main Line. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern South San Jose (cropjpg||thumb|A suburban development in San Jose California. School colors are the Colors chosen by a School to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification Scarlet (from the Persian säqirlāt) is a Red Color with a hue that is somewhat toward the orange. Black is the Color of objects that do not emit or Reflect Light in any part of the Visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages Unlike Public universities, private universities generally do not receive direct operational funding from national or subnational governments and thus rely on private Mixed-sex education, (or just Mixed education) also known as Coeducation, is the integrated education to males and females at the same school facilities Liberal arts colleges in the United States are institutions of Higher education in the United States. Haverford is an unincorporated community located partially in Haverford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania USA but primarily in Lower Merion Township The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə

The college was founded in 1833 by area members of the Orthodox Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) to ensure an education grounded in Quaker values for their young men. Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, or simply Philadelphia Yearly Meeting or PYM is the central organizing body for Quaker meetings in It is the oldest college or university in the United States with Quaker origins. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Although the college no longer has a formal religious affiliation, the Quaker philosophy still influences campus life. Originally an all-male institution, Haverford began admitting female transfer students in the 1970s, and became fully co-ed in 1980 when the board of managers came to consensus on a proposal initiated by former president John R. Mixed-sex education, (or just Mixed education) also known as Coeducation, is the integrated education to males and females at the same school facilities Consensus has two common meanings One is a general agreement among the members of a given group or Community, each of which exercises some discretion in Coleman. The reason for the delay was not because of a lack of interest in coeducation in prior years, but rather a concern for how such a change would impact Haverford's relationship with neighboring, all-female Bryn Mawr College. Bryn Mawr College ( brin-mar is a highly selective women's liberal arts college located in Bryn Mawr, a community in Lower Merion As of 2007, more than half of Haverford’s students are women.

All students at the college are undergraduates, and almost all live on campus. In some Educational systems undergraduate education is Post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelor's degree. Haverford remains one of the smallest of the nation's elite liberal arts colleges. Liberal arts colleges are primarily colleges with an emphasis upon Undergraduate study in the Liberal arts. For most of the 20th century, Haverford's total enrollment was kept below 300. It went through two periods of expansion after 1970's, and its current enrollment is 1,168 students.

Haverford has been described as “quietly prestigious”,^[2] and has been classified by Princeton Review as one of most difficult schools to get into - ranked 18 among all US colleges and universities in "The Toughest to Get Into" category. The Princeton Review (TPR is an American educational preparation company ^[3] It placed ninth in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of U. USNews & World Report is an influential weekly American Newsmagazine published in Washington D S. liberal arts colleges in both 2006 and 2007, and tenth in 2008. It is also known as one of "Little Ivies". Little Ivies is a colloquialism referring to a group of small selective American colleges and universities however it does not denote any official organization ^[4] Haverford is known for its rigorous academics, symbolized and maintained by the faculty's resistance to grade inflation. ^[5].

Haverford is a member of the Tri-College Consortium, which allows students to register for courses at both Bryn Mawr College and Swarthmore College. The Tri-College Consortium consists of three private Liberal arts colleges in the Philadelphia suburbs Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College Bryn Mawr College ( brin-mar is a highly selective women's liberal arts college located in Bryn Mawr, a community in Lower Merion Swarthmore College is a private, independent, liberal arts college in the United States with an enrollment of about 1500 students Haverford enjoys an especially close and storied relationship, familiarly referred to by students and professors as “Bi-Co” with sister school, Bryn Mawr. Bryn Mawr College ( brin-mar is a highly selective women's liberal arts college located in Bryn Mawr, a community in Lower Merion It is also a member of the Quaker Consortium or "Penn-Pal" which allows students to cross-register at the College of General Studies (CGS) at the University of Pennsylvania. The Quaker Consortium is an arrangement between three liberal arts colleges Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and one research The University of Pennsylvania (also known as Penn) is a private University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Haverford also has a 3-2 engineering program with Caltech which allows a dual degree from Haverford and Caltech. The California Institute of Technology (commonly referred to as Caltech) is a private, Coeducational research university located in Pasadena The California Institute of Technology (commonly referred to as Caltech) is a private, Coeducational research university located in Pasadena

Contents 1 Honor Code 2 Academics 3 Campus 4 Student life 5 Athletics 6 Notable people 7 References 8 External links 9 Further reading

Honor Code

In 1896, the students and faculty of Haverford voted to adopt an Honor Code to govern academic affairs. "Code of honor" redirects here for the first season episode of Star Trek The Next Generation see Code of Honor. Since then, every student has been allowed to schedule his or her own final exams. Take-home examinations are also common at Haverford. These exams may include strict instructions such as time limits, prohibitions on using assigned texts or personal notes, and calculator usage. A calculator is device for performing mathematical calculations distinguished from a Computer by having a limited problem solving ability and an interface optimized for interactive All students are bound to follow these instructions by the Code.

Originally conceived as a code of academic honesty, the Honor Code had expanded by the 1980s to govern social interactions. "Code of honor" redirects here for the first season episode of Star Trek The Next Generation see Code of Honor. The code does not list specific rules of behavior, but rather outlines a philosophy of trust, concern, and respect for others that students are expected to follow. When a student (or other community member) feels that another student has broken the Code, he or she is encouraged not to look the other way but rather to confront the possible offender and engage in a dialogue with him or her, before taking matters to an Honor Council which can help mediate the dispute. Ideally, many potential violations are worked out through dialogue (mediated or not) and common understanding.

Student government officers administer the Code, and all academic matters are heard by student juries. More severe matters are addressed by administrators. Abstracts from cases heard by students and joint administrative-student panels are distributed to all students by several means, including as print-outs in mailboxes. The trial abstracts are made anonymous by the use of pseudonyms, which are often characters from entertainment or history. A pseudonym is a fictitious alternative to a person's legal name (see Alias)

The student body convenes every semester in a plenary session. At these meetings, the Honor Code or Student Constitution can be amended, and at Spring Plenary it must be re-ratified by the entire student body.

The Honor Code is touted by the Office of Admissions, and every student is required to sign a pledge agreeing to the Code prior to matriculation. Unlike Honor Codes at institutions such as Brigham Young University, which are imposed on the students by the administration, the Haverford Honor Code is entirely student-run. The Code originated by a body of students who felt it necessary, and current Haverford students administer and amend it every year.

Academics

Haverford enjoys a reputation as one of best places to experience an undergraduate education and to prepare for a professional or academic career. In some Educational systems undergraduate education is Post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelor's degree. It offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. A Bachelor of Science ( BS, BSc or BSc in the UK; less commonly S Students may choose among 31 majors in the natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities. While nearly all of the departments are strong, and are complemented and enhanced by the offerings of neighboring Bryn Mawr College and Swarthmore College, Haverford’s natural sciences are particularly noteworthy. Bryn Mawr College ( brin-mar is a highly selective women's liberal arts college located in Bryn Mawr, a community in Lower Merion Swarthmore College is a private, independent, liberal arts college in the United States with an enrollment of about 1500 students In the 1950s, Haverford was the first institution in America to teach modern laboratory biology (molecular biology) to undergraduates. Molecular biology is the study of Biology at a molecular level In addition, the only National Academy of Sciences member to teach at a liberal arts college today is at Haverford. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS is a corporation in the United States whose members serve Pro bono as "advisers to the nation on science Both physics and chemistry departments boast graduates including Nobel laureates and a disproportionate number of prominent scientists. Physics (Greek Physis - φύσις in everyday terms is the Science of Matter and its motion. Chemistry (from Egyptian kēme (chem meaning "earth") is the Science concerned with the composition structure and properties This is a list of Nobel Prize Laureates awarded for their outstanding contributions to Humanitarian causes for Peace, work in Literature Other departments with known tradition are: philosophy, economics, and religion. Philosophy is the study of general problems concerning matters such as existence knowledge truth beauty justice validity mind and language Economics is the social science that studies the production distribution, and consumption of goods and services. A religion is a set of Tenets and practices often centered upon specific Supernatural and moral claims about Reality, the Cosmos

Almost all departments require a senior thesis or project for graduation, and many departments also have junior-level seminar or year-long project such as in biology (superlab) and chemistry (superlab). A dissertation (also called thesis or disquisition) is a document that presents the author's Research and findings and is submitted in support of candidature Seminar is generally a form of Academic instruction either at a University or offered by a commercial or professional organization Foundations of modern biology There are five unifying principles Chemistry (from Egyptian kēme (chem meaning "earth") is the Science concerned with the composition structure and properties One course is counted as one credit, regardless if there is lab section or extra language drills. The College also maintains a distribution requirement, spreading course work in all three areas of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, in addition to major course works. The humanities are academic disciplines which study the Human condition, using methods that are primarily Analytic, Critical, or Speculative The social sciences comprise academic disciplines concerned with the study of the social life of human groups and individuals including Anthropology, Communication studies In Science, the term natural science refers to a naturalistic approach to the study of the Universe, which is understood as obeying rules or law of Haverford is one of the places known for lack of grade inflation, and over the years more than 95% of the students with a GPA of 3. Grade inflation is the supposed increase over time of academic grades, faster than any real increase in standards In Education, a grade (or mark is a teacher's standardized Evaluation of a Student 's work 0 or above are admitted to medical schools or law schools. Medical education A medical school or faculty of medicine is a Tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches Medicine A law school (also known as a school of law or college of law) is an institution specializing in Legal education.

In addition to majors and minors, Haverford offers concentrations in Africana studies, biochemistry, biophysics, computer science, East Asian studies, education, feminist and gender studies, health and society, Latin American and Iberian studies, mathematical economics, neural and behavioral sciences, and peace studies. In United States education, Africana studies, or Africology is the study of the histories politics and cultures of peoples of African origin both in Africa Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes in living Organisms It deals with the Structure and function of cellular components such as Biophysics (also biological physics) is an Interdisciplinary Science that employs and develops theories and methods of the Physical sciences for Computer science (or computing science) is the study and the Science of the theoretical foundations of Information and Computation and their East Asian Studies is a distinct Multidisciplinary field of scholarly enquiry and education that promotes a broad Humanistic understanding of East Asia Education encompasses both the Teaching and Learning of Knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency Mathematical economics refers to the application of Mathematical methods to represent economic theories and analyze problems posed in Economics. Behavioural science (or Behavioral science) is a term that encompasses all the disciplines that explore the activities of and interactions among Organisms in the natural Peace and conflict studies is an " Academic field which identifies and analyzes the violent and nonviolent behaviors as well as the structural mechanisms Students may pursue pre-medical, pre-law or pre-business intentions through any major; the college offers special advising by professionals in those fields. Music students enjoy close proximity to Philadelphia's music tradition: the Philadelphia Orchestra and The Curtis Institute of Music, where students can receive discounted concert tickets and take on extra instrument or voice lessons. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The Philadelphia Orchestra is an Orchestra based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Curtis Institute of Music is a conservatory in Philadelphia Pennsylvania that offers courses of study leading to a performance Diploma Bachelor of Music

An additional option is the "3/2 liberal arts and engineering" course of study. ^[6] This allows students to take three years of liberal arts and science courses at Haverford and then two years of engineering courses at the California Institute of Technology. The California Institute of Technology (commonly referred to as Caltech) is a private, Coeducational research university located in Pasadena

Campus

The northwest portion of the campus is located in Haverford Township in Delaware County, and the southwest part of the campus is located in Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County. Haverford Township (named after the town of Haverfordwest in Wales UK is a township in Delaware County, near Philadelphia, in southeastern Pennsylvania Delaware County (known colloquially as "Delco" is a County located in the U Lower Merion Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and part of the Pennsylvania Main Line. Montgomery County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania, in the United States.

The campus is a national arboretum. An arboretum is a collection of trees Related collections include a fruticetum (from the Latin frutex, meaning shrub and a viticetum a collection of vines Its 216 acres contain a nature trail, a pinetum with 300 different conifers, a duck pond, historic trees of diverse species, sculpture, as well as flower and Asian gardens. An arboretum is a collection of trees Related collections include a fruticetum (from the Latin frutex, meaning shrub and a viticetum a collection of vines ^[7] The buildings on campus are mostly stone and reflect Quaker and colonial design principles. Recent renovations and additions within the last 5 years include a center for science (The Integrated Natural Science Center, or INSC) and a new athletics center (The Douglas B. Gardner '83 Integrated Athletic Center). Planned additions in the future include renovations for a larger humanities center, new performing arts space, a student center and a new dorm to decompress current housing.

Much of the student body (97%) lives on campus, where housing options include apartments, themed houses, and traditional dormitories. Various options for housing exist, including suites of singles, doubles, and triples. Housing policy is very liberal and many non-freshman suites are co-ed. In 2000, at the urging of Haverford’s inQUEERy,^[8] co-ed roommate options were officially permitted for the first time, having occurred without official sanction since 1974.

Approximately 75% of faculty live on campus,^[9] which is unusually high for liberal arts colleges.

Local attractions within walking distance include Wawa and IHOP. Wawa is a chain of Convenience store / Gas stations located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The International House of Pancakes ( IHOP) is a United States -based Restaurant chain that specializes in breakfast foods and is owned by Merion Golf Club and Suburban Square are also located within walking distance. Merion Golf Club is a private Golf club located in Ardmore Pennsylvania that is consistently rated among America's greatest golf courses and will host the

Haverford is located on the Main Line about 10 miles west of Philadelphia. The Main Line is a collection of affluent towns in the western suburbs of Philadelphia named after the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad (currently Amtrak's Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The school is connected to center city Philadelphia by the SEPTA R5 commuter rail system and Norristown High Speed Line. The SEPTA R5 is a route of the SEPTA Regional Rail ( Commuter rail) system SEPTA Route 100, also known as the Norristown High-Speed Line, is an Interurban line system operating between Upper Darby and Norristown

Student life

Activities available at Haverford range from the usual small college options of a cappella singing group performances, alternative concerts, student film screenings, and improv comedy, to smaller adventures, such as tag or sardines in the sciences center. A cappella (Italian or Latin "From the chapel/choir" Music is Vocal music or Singing without instrumental Accompaniment Improvisational theatre (also known as improv or impro) is a form of Theatre in which the Actors use Improvisational acting techniques Hide and seek (abbreviated HandS, sometimes also called hide and go seek) is a variant of the game tag, in which one or more players search for the other

Free music events are often presented in the basement of Lunt (a student dorm), adjacent to the always-popular Lunt Café. Professional funk, rock, blues, and jazz bands are brought in by the Federation of United Concert Series, a student organization. Student musicians have created a vibrant musical community on campus, forming a number of bands with eclectic styles. Haverford boasts practice facilities, a recording studio, and a record label, Black Squirrel Records, which releases compilation albums that feature Haverford student bands. Students also run their own radio station, WHRC Radio, which broadcasts streaming audio. Streaming multimedia is Multimedia that is constantly received by and normally presented to an end-user while it is being delivered by a streaming provider (the

Student publications include the Bi-College News, a newspaper in collaboration with students at Bryn Mawr College that serves both campuses; The Haverford Review, a student literary magazine; Without a (Noun), the Haverford satire/humor magazine; the Haverford Journal, an academic journal; and The Record, the student yearbook. Bryn Mawr College ( brin-mar is a highly selective women's liberal arts college located in Bryn Mawr, a community in Lower Merion

Many students are involved in volunteering, either on their own or through Haverford's volunteer coordination organization, Eighth Dimension. Volunteer opportunities are especially plentiful due to Haverford's proximity to Philadelphia. Activism is also a part of student life, and groups such as the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), Students Toward a New Democracy (STAND), Amnesty International, College Republicans, and College Democrats have a presence on campus. The student body is overwhelmingly politically liberal, but is not without its vocal conservative elements. High value is placed in listening to many sides without disrespect or vitriol, in spirit with the Honor Code.

The college has regular college-sponsored events, such as a "Screw-Your-Roommate" Dance, where roommates set each other up on blind dates. Haverford has no fraternities or sororities, but Drinker House is considered to be the closest resemblance to one on campus. The Henry S Drinker House was constructed in 1902 on the campus of Haverford College.

In 2002, a group of students founded a computing club called FIG (a recursive acronym for FIG Is Good). A recursive acronym (or occasionally recursive initialism, and sometimes recursive backronym) is an Abbreviation that refers to itself in the Services provided by FIG include the college's student portal, Go!, server space for students, and an online discussion forum called the Go! Boards. Amid controversy, the boards have become a major venue for discussion on campus as well as providing a popular method of procrastination.

Of the nation's 357 "best" colleges, the Princeton Review ranks Haverford as #6 for Best Overall Undergraduate Experience. In addition, Haverford, unlike many of its peers, is located within easy travel of a large metropolitan center and the opportunities that Philadelphia offers. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə

Princeton Review placed Haverford on several other lists for the 2007 year. The Princeton Review (TPR is an American educational preparation company On the list for "Best Overall Academic Experience for Undergraduates," Haverford ranks #8; "School Runs Like Butter," #17, "The Toughest to Get Into," #20, "Best Quality Of Life," #14, "Happiest Students," #16. ^[10]

Athletics

Haverford College competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Centennial Conference. Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. Conference Background Eleven highly selective private colleges compose the Centennial Conference

The men's and women's track and field and cross country teams are perennial powerhouses in their division. Cross Country running is a Sport of running Compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain faster than other teams Both the men's cross country and outdoor track and field teams have won the last 14 Centennial Conference championships. Cross Country running is a Sport of running Compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain faster than other teams In the 2007 NCAA National Cross Country Championship Race, the men's team finished 2nd; their highest finish ever. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations The women's team has captured the last four Conference titles. In 1997, Karl Paranya '97 became the first (and only) Division III athlete to run a four-minute mile, clocking 3:57. Karl Paranya (born 27 June 1975) was the first NCAA Division III athlete to break 4 minutes for the mile Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States 6. The history of Haverford track also includes former team captain Philip Noel-Baker 1908, who later captained Great Britain's 1924 Olympic team upon which the movie Chariots of Fire is based, and became a 1959 Nobel peace prize winner years later. Philip John Noel-Baker Baron Noel-Baker, born Philip John Baker ( 1 November 1889 &ndash 8 October 1982) was a Politician The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in For the instrumental theme see Chariots of Fire (instrumental. The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor

Haverford's soccer team, the nation's oldest, won the first intercollegiate soccer match in 1905, beating Harvard College. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Harvard College is the undergraduate section and oldest school of Harvard University, a Private university in the United States founded in 1636 by the Massachusetts It is also of interest to note that Harvard's team was founded by a Haverford alumnus during his graduate education there.

Haverford boasts the only varsity cricket team in the United States, and ESPN Magazine has called Haverford "the epicenter of Philadelphia's cricket craze". In the United States and Canada, varsity sports teams are the principal athletic teams representing a College, University, High Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries ESPN The Magazine is a bi-weekly sports Magazine published by the ESPN sports network in Bristol CT in the United States. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə ^[11] The team, which was started in 1833, is generally accepted as the first cricket club exclusively for Americans. ^[12] Haverford has a strong rivalry with the University of Pennsylvania's club team. The University of Pennsylvania (also known as Penn) is a private University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The first match in this series was played in 1864 and is believed to be the 3rd oldest intercollegiate game in America after the 1852 Harvard-Yale crew and 1859 Amherst-Williams baseball contests. Haverford's current team has a heavy contingency from students of South Asian heritage, and the XI team regularly travels to Oxbridge for games. Oxbridge was originally a fictional composite of the University of '''Ox'''ford and the University of Cam'''bridge''' in England, and the term is now

The first intercollegiate basketball game played east of the Mississippi River occurred in Ryan Gym in 1895 between Haverford and Temple University. The Mississippi River is the second longest River in the United States, with a length of from its source in Lake Itasca in Minnesota to Temple University is a state-related public research University in Philadelphia. A former varsity star is Hunter R. Rawlings III, the former president of Cornell University. Hunter Ripley Rawlings III (born 1945) is an American Classics scholar and Academic administrator.

The fencing team has competed since the early 1930s and is a member of both the Middle Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association (MACFA) and the National Intercollegiate Women's Fencing Association (NIWFA). Fencing is the art of armed Combat involving Cutting, Stabbing, or slapping bludgeoning Weapons directly manipulated by hand Recently retired coach, David Littell, fenced in the 1988 olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Seoul ( soʊl is the Capital and largest City of South Korea. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː In 2007, the Haverford Fencing team fenced an undefeated MACFA season (a school record) and won its third championship. Other championships were won in 1983 and 2004. The current Haverford Coach is Chris Spencer, formerly head coach of Mount Holyoke College. Mount Holyoke College is a liberal arts women's college in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

The women's volleyball team competed in the NCAA tournament in 2006 and 2007 after winning the Centennial Conference for the first time in 2006 and repeating the victory in 2007. In the 2007 tournament, the team hosted the regional NCAA tournament where they advanced the to the regional championship but lost to defending national champion Juniata.

Notable people

Main article: List of Haverford College people

Haverford is a smaller college and has a smaller alumni population than its peers. This List of Haverford College people includes alumni and faculty of Haverford College. Because expansion occurred in the 1980s, most of Haverford's alumni are still quite young. Despite this, as of 2007, Haverford alumni boast 4 Nobel Prizes, 19 Rhodes Scholarships, 10 Marshall Scholarships, 9 Henry Luce Fellowships, 48 Watson Fellowships, 2 George Mitchell Scholarship, 2 Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellowships, 1 Churchill Scholar, 13 All Americans, and 19 NCAA Post-graduate winners. The Nobel Prize (Nobelpriset (Nobelprisen is a Swedish prize established in the 1895 will of Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel; it was first awarded in Peace, Literature Rhodes Scholarship Rhodes scholar redirects here Rhodes Scholar redirects here Rhodes scholars Marshall Scholarships awards a graduating American undergraduate can receive created by the British Parliament when the Marshall Aid Commemoration Act was Henry Robinson Luce ( April 3, 1898 &ndash February 28, 1967) was an influential American publisher The Thomas J Watson Fellowship is a grant that enables graduating seniors to pursue a year of independent study outside the United States The George J Mitchell Scholarship is an Scholarship given annually by the US-Ireland Alliance to 12 Americans age 18-30 to fund one year of graduate The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Since March 1961, over 138 Haverford alumni have served in 64 developing countries as Peace Corps Volunteers. The Peace Corps is an independent United States federal agency.

References

External links

• Official website
• The Bi-College News - Haverford and Bryn Mawr's official student newspaper

Further reading

• Haverford College Alumni Association. A History of Haverford College For the First Sixty Years of Its Existence. Philadelphia, Pa: Porter & Coates, 1892.
• Jones, Rufus Matthew. Haverford College: A History and Interpretation. New York: Macmillan, 1933.
• Kannerstein, Gregory, ed. The Spirit and the Intellect: Haverford College 1883-1983. Haverford, Pa.: Haverford College, 1983.
• Langlieb, David M. Haverford College Off the Record. Pittsburgh, Pa: College Prowler, 2005.
• Sharpless, Isaac. The Story of a Small College. Philadelphia, Pa: The John C. Winston Company, 1918.

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