COOL CLASSES: “Biopolitics: The Governance of Life and Death”
Steeped in the work of philosopher Michel Foucault, visiting Assistant Professor of Health Studies Damien Droney’s class explores the shift in power in our modern era in which life becomes something to be governed.
Max Champlin ’25 Explores Haverford’s Rails and Roads
On view in Lutnick Library through the end of the semester, an exhibit curated by Champlin explores Haverford’s transportation history, from the Pennsylvania Railroad to the Blue Bus.
Cotton Candy Comes Alive as Alum’s Theater Group Shapes New Work
Lightning Rod Special, co-founded by Scott Sheppard ’06, is creating a new work to premiere as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
COOL CLASSES: “Phonetics and Phonology”
Students leave Visiting Instructor Noah Elkins’ class prepared to accurately pronounce any sound in any human language.
COOL CLASSES: “Musical Cultures of Afro-Latin America”
By exploring the historical and musical development of social groups from the African diaspora, students better understand the relationship between music and marginality.
Fall Plenary Inspires Debate and Discussion
The student body convened last Sunday for Plenary, a long-standing Haverford tradition, to contribute to the future of the College.
COOL CLASSES: “Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography”
Rooted in number theory, Visiting Assistant Professor Anthony Kling’s class examines how to protect critical information in our digital age.
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.