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What They Learned: Bailey Bowman ’25

Dominic Mercier Jul 9, 2025 3 min read
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.

What They Learned: Kenneth Hsu ’25

Hsu developed a new tool for studying microbial enzymatic systems in his chemistry thesis while also completing a second thesis in history on 17th-century Spanish witchcraft.

What They Learned: Kira Wu-Hacohen ’25

Kira Wu-Hacohen ’25 used her thesis to explore how art education can cultivate political imagination in young people—and built a classroom where that growth could take root.

What They Learned: Ben Gordon ’25

Gordon studied how school board candidates in conservative Florida districts succeeded by focusing on local issues rather than national politics.

Once a Ford, Always a Ford: Alumni Weekend 2025 in Pictures

More than 830 Fords returned to campus to honor traditions, create new memories, and celebrate what it means to be part of a lifelong community.

What They Learned: Patrick Kelly ’25

Influenced by research in France and and his growing interest in global religious politics, Kelly examined secularism, legitimacy, and political identity in post-colonial states.

What They Learned: Brisa Kane ’25

Kane, an anthropology and educational studies double major, explored the radical roots and ongoing impact of Bi-Co Mutual Aid in her thesis.

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The Club Life @ Haverford

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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.