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Where They’re Headed: Austin Emile ’25
Emile is building his career as a licensed FIFA agent through the Belgium-based agency Cherry Sports. In the fall, he’ll begin graduate studies in sports management at Columbia University.
Where They’re Headed: Michela Jones ’25
The independent public health major pursuing a career at the intersection of sports and community is currently a fellow with BSE Global’s human resources in New York.
Where They’re Headed: Santos Diaz ’25
As he prepares for a career in international development and diplomacy, Diaz is working with the Ira Reid Foundation this summer.
Where They’re Headed: Devin Lefkowitz ’25
The economics major heads to New York to begin his career as an investment banking analyst at RBC Capital Markets.
What They Learned: Bailey Bowman ’25
Bowman explored how Democrats could reconnect with rural voters in Ohio, research rooted in her own upbringing that strengthened her commitment to electoral reform and legal advocacy.
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What They Learned
A series exploring the thesis work of recent graduates. View More
What They Learned: Clay Killoren ’24
For his thesis, Killoren chose to focus on affordable housing in San Francisco, one of the nation’s most expensive real estate markets.
What They Learned: Maya Antonio ’24
For her thesis, Antonio examined bilingual community education centers, where teaching and learning transcend the traditional classroom space.
What They Learned: Jian Wei ’24
Wei’s thesis examines the destruction and rebirth of Los Angeles’ Chinatown and the vision and agency of second-generation Chinese American civic leaders and architects who realized it.
What They Learned: Charlie Crawford ’24
Crawford’s interest in machine bias and the ethical use of AI led to a thesis that explores the impact of technologies like ChatGPT on the entertainment industry.
What They Learned: Bela Khanna ’24
Khanna wrote “Playing House,” which explores themes of freedom and futurity against the backdrop of masculine violence and psychological imprisonment.
What They Learned: Sophia Wagner ’24
Wagner’s thesis and capstone project, a quilt featuring prints of native Pennsylvania plants, are both rooted in environmental justice.
Where They’re Headed
A blog series detailing the post-Haverford plans of our recent graduates. View More
Where They’re Headed: Zhongyin (Maggie) Zhang ’24
Zhang, a psychology major, neuroscience minor, and Velay scholar, is heading to Ontario Veterinary College.
Where They’re Headed: Lucas Winkler ’24
The history major is now an underwriting analyst for Walker & Dunlop, a national real estate financial services and advisory firm.
Where They’re Headed: Theo Schefer ’24
Schefer, who majored in history at Haverford and minored in museum studies at Bryn Mawr, begins his career with an internship at New York’s South Street Seaport Museum.
Where They’re Headed: Elena Bien ’24
The neuroscience major identified her career path in disability studies and education during her four years at Haverford.
Where They’re Headed: Benjamin Graham ’24
An economics and mathematics major with a minor in philosophy, Graham is a Research Assistant at the Brookings Institution Center on Health Policy, under its Economics Studies program.
Where They’re Headed: Nicholas Bayan Mostaghim ’23
Mostaghim, a Fullbright Scholar, is now in Switzerland exploring nanobiotechnology and biosensor development.
Cool Classes
A series highlighting interesting, unusual, and unique courses that enrich the Haverford College experience. View More
COOL CLASSES: “University City: Race, Power and Politics in Philadelphia”
This course focuses on the role Philadelphia’s colleges and universities — and their affiliated healthcare entities — play in organizing the region’s economy.
COOL CLASSES: “Introduction to Magical Realism”
Associate Professor Ariana Huberman’s class class offers is a unique deep dive into the history and central characteristics of magical realism and explores texts, artworks, and films that resonate with it.
COOL CLASSES: “Strange Music: Monsters, Ghosts, and Aliens on Stage and Screen”
Richard Freedman’s class explores the role the ear plays in the cinematic experience. This semester, there’s a particular focus on the ghosts, monsters, and aliens that have appeared on screen.
COOL CLASSES: “Advanced Topics in Buddhist Studies: The Lotus Sutra”
Professor Hank Glassman’s class focuses on the history of the Lotus Sutra, its influence on art, and its role in forming an understanding of Buddhist practice and salvation.
COOL CLASSES: “Constitutional Law and Civil Rights: Gender, Sexuality, and Race”
This course offers students an opportunity to think about the civil rights laws that shape many aspects of our everyday lives, from university admissions to reproductive rights to voting rights.
COOL CLASSES: “Race and Representation in Documentary Filmmaking”
In a hands-on, collaborative environment, students explore important themes portrayed on screen while developing their own cinematic practice.
The Club Life @ Haverford
A series exploring the many varied student clubs on campus. View More
Club Life: Haverford Smash Bros. Club
Haverford’s monthly tournament, Haverclash, has become an exciting challenge for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans of all skill levels.
CLUB LIFE: Jamming With the Bi-Co Jazz Band
This student-run club gives Fords and Mawrters an opportunity to play jazz together.
Club Life: 180 Degree Consulting
Founded in 2017, the Bi-Co’s chapter of 180 Degree Consulting helps students get hand-on experience in the consulting industry.
Club Life: Haverpong
Haverford’s new club gives students a space to relax and enjoy a game of ping pong.
Club Life: Active Minds
Founded in 2018 by Charlotte Scott ‘21, Althea Sellers ‘21, Anna Bacharach ‘21, and Rachel Spitzer ‘21, Active Minds gives students at Haverford access to conversations, guidance, and resources surrounding mental health.
Club Life: Quiz Bowl
Haverford’s academic competition team has been keeping up its activity and engagement despite the difficulties presented by the pandemic.