Ford Family Focus: Commencement & Spring Athletics Highlights

Friend,

The end of the semester is here, and so is summer break! Whether your student is working, traveling, or spending time at home, we hope they are able to enjoy a well-deserved break. For senior parents, we cannot wait to celebrate with you and your student on May 16 at Commencement!

Best,

Lisa (Bogdanski) Bildiren

Director of Alumni and Family Engagement

If you are interested in hosting an event in your area express your interest here.

Friday, May 15, 5:30 p.m. ET

The Office of Alumni and Family Engagement invites you to join us for a complimentary professional photo opportunity for your family in honor of Commencement and your graduate. No registration is necessary, and don't worry about bringing your graduate's cap and gown, we will have one pressed and available for students to slip on. (One group photo per graduate).

In the event of dangerous weather, this event will be canceled.

Saturday, May 30, 6:00 p.m. ET

Get ready to celebrate! Join Boston-area families of both new and returning Fords for a fun cocktail hour in Weston to mark the end of the school year, and to celebrate the incoming class of 2030, hosted by Alisa Taylor P'29, Andrina Zink P'29, and Suzi Briggs P'29.

RSVP by May 20 by contacting Andrina Zink at andrina29@yahoo.com to receive a personalized invitation and the address.

College News and Resources

Stay informed and stay connected.

Final Exams: The Final Examination Period runs from Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 15. Senior Comprehensive Examinations begin Monday, May 4, and run through Saturday, May 9, at 5:00 p.m. Non-seniors' final examination period begins Wednesday, May 6, and runs through Friday, May 15, at noon.
Summer Break Information: Underclassmen have until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, to depart campus housing, but moving cannot occur during the hours of Commencement (8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.). The move-out deadline for Seniors is Sunday, May 17, at noon.
Mail Forwarding for Summer: Central Services is not able to forward any mail at the close of the semester. Please be sure your student updates their address with anyone planning to send them mail. If your student would like their mail held for the summer, they should contact hc-centralservices@haverford.edu.
- Students staying at HCA during the summer automatically maintain the same mailbox, and packages will be received (with email notifications) as usual.
Commencement Reminders: Commencement for the class of 2026 will be held on May 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the Alumni Field House. The Alumni Field House is not climate-controlled; an air-conditioned space with live streaming of the ceremony is available in Sharpless Auditorium. Reference this previous communication for more information →

One of the most prestigious undergraduate research awards in the U.S., her selection marks the fifth consecutive year that a Haverford student has received the honor.

As Massachusetts' top medical official, Kiame Mahaniah '93 is on a quest for ethical health care. The tools he's using in that quest have been honed throughout a life defined by curiosity, fascination, and four foundational years at Haverford.

Spring Athletics Highlights

Director of International Student Support

The spring season is wrapping up for Athletics, and for the first time in the Centennial Conference era, four teams reached the Centennial Conference Championship game: softball, women’s tennis, men’s tennis, and women’s lacrosse, which marked their first appearance in program history while also returning to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in five years.

Meanwhile both the men's track & field team and the women's track & field team competed at the Centennial Conference Championship, placing fifth and seventh overall, respectively. Several athletes from each squad posted strong performances with individual placements and personal bests.

In the battle for the Hood Trophy, for the first time since 2019, Haverford has won the all-sports rivalry series with Swarthmore. This competition featured several milestone victories including men's lacrosse earning its Hood Trophy point for the first time since 2018 and men's basketball defeating the Garnet for the first time since 2015.

Also happening in Athletics, the College is conducting a national search to find a successor for Dr. Danielle Lynch, who departed in April 2026, with plans to have new leadership in place by the start of the fall season. Stay up to date and read more Athletics headlines →

You help make the Haverford experience possible. When you make an annual gift to the College, you have an immediate impact on the areas that need it most. Whether it’s campus upgrades, clubs and organizations, support for student and faculty research, or the traditions that make Haverford so special, you make a difference to our students! Your support before our fiscal year ends on June 30 helps us prepare and plan for the 2026-27 academic year.

We hope this newsletter helps keep you in the loop as we continue to work together to support your student’s success. As always, please reach out to The Office of Alumni and Family Engagement if you have any questions or need additional information.

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