What They Learned: Sophie Hess ’19
The political science major studied the ways in which educational policies that group students by performance can lead to a type of intra-district segregation along racial and socioeconomic lines.
COOL CLASSES: “Medical Anthropology”
This introductory anthropology course explores medical systems, health, and healing in a cross-cultural perspective using ethnographic studies and cross-comparative analyses.
Gest Lounge Reopens as Student-Centered Space
Following a renovation and revitalization of the artwork of Margaret Ralston Gest to the space, the second-floor lounge of the Gest Center strives to emulate the vision of its namesake in facilitating dialogue and connection between students.
Trump, Tariffs, and Trade at 2018 Economics Alumni Forum
This year’s edition of the annual event featured insights into the American economy in the current political climate from former Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews ’90 and Harvard Professor Marc Melitz ’89 alongside moderator Jennifer Kowalski ’17.
Haverford Celebrates American Icon Edna Lewis
The Haverford Fine Arts Department recently unveiled a new photography exhibit featuring photographs of the late culinary icon.
Coming to Terms on a Canvas
Ainsley Bruton ’21 explores identity and transformation through a portraiture series that features several of her Haverford classmates.
COOL CLASSES:”The State System”
This political science course introduces analytical perspectives on international relations and explores the evolving structure of the state-based order—which originated with the peace of Westphalia in the 17th century—over the last four centuries.
Cool Classes
The Club Life @ Haverford
A series exploring the many varied student clubs on campus.
What They Learned
A series exploring the thesis work of recent graduates.
Where They’re Headed
A blog series detailing the post-Haverford plans of our recent graduates.