Friend,
Summer is here! Your students have worked hard, grown in meaningful ways, and accomplished so much — and we know none of that happens without the strong support systems behind them. Whether your student is heading home, working, traveling, or preparing for the next chapter, we wish them a safe, healthy, and rewarding summer break.
Another special congratulations to the Class of 2026 and their families. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and excited to see the impact they will make in the world. And to the families of the Class of 2027 — your students are next! We look forward to welcoming them back for an exciting senior year filled with new opportunities, lasting memories, and preparations for graduation ahead.
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College News and Resources
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Stay informed and stay connected.
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Priest is the first woman athlete at Haverford to earn the distinction. The Centennial Conference recognizes a Scholar-Athlete of the Year in each of its 24 championship sports, honoring a junior or senior All-Conference selection with the highest cumulative GPA.
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The fellowship is the nation's oldest, supporting graduate students in numerous STEM and social science fields and providing up to three years of financial support.
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The Haverford/Bryn Mawr Sneetches, the bi-co's ultimate frisbee team, reached their conference semifinals. Additionally, team co-captain Sonia Nicholson '26 is a finalist for the coveted Donovan Award.
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| On July 1, Haverford will welcome Christa Racine as the new director of athletics. She has served as the athletics director at Drew University since 2017, where she also coached women's soccer.
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Offered for the first time this spring, "Introduction to Robotics", supported by a Teaching with Technology grant from Haverford, gave students a broad overview of the field of robotics in practice. The 19 students, in small teams, built small robots and programmed them using skills learned in class.
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On Saturday, May 16, the College held its one hundred and eighty-eighth commencement, celebrating the Class of 2026.
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336 Fords crossed the stage into the next chapter of their lives. In addition to the degrees being conferred on students, the College also awarded honorary degrees to celebrated playwright Ken Ludwig '72 and climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.
For senior parents, whether your graduate is going into graduate school, starting a new job, or taking a gap year, encourage them to stay connected, as there are more than 17,000 alumni and those here at the College who can be there to support them along their professional journeys.
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| Parents Creating Meaningful Community Connections
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On April 25, current parents Swathi Swaminathan and Chandramouli Krishnamurthy P'29 hosted a volunteer-driven Haverford gathering in Singapore, bringing together the Haverford community for an evening of conversation and connection.
This event welcomed 28 attendees, including current parents and families, incoming students and their families, prospective students and their families, past parents, and alumni. There was incredible energy in the room, with excitement surrounding Haverford’s growing presence in Singapore and strong interest in building new connections across the community.
Gatherings like these help us to foster a sense of belonging and shared identity, especially for community members living far from campus or around the globe.
Thank you to our hosts for organizing this successful event. If you are interested in hosting a similar event in your area, express your interest here.
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Summer at Haverford and Beyond
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Last summer, Fords completed over 320 College-funded summer experiences as part of the College’s strategic priority, Summer Experiences for All, ensuring every student has at least one paid summer internship, language study opportunity, fellowship, or research position. These experiences took place everywhere, from labs right here at Haverford to locations across the country, and around the globe in Italy, Nepal, and China. We expect the same level of opportunity and engagement this year, and we can’t wait to see the impact our students will make in their communities and beyond.
This summer also includes expanded support and funding for the Entrepreneurship Program and the Innovation Incubator, which engages students in entrepreneurship as they collaborate across disciplines to develop ideas, build projects, and bring innovative work to life. Last summer included a wide range of projects, including the development of the app Traverse, by Jory Lee '26 and Hudson Rha, which aims to preserve travel memories long after the trip is over.
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Congratulations to all our students on completing another year at Haverford, and to the Class of 2026 on their recent graduation!
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Our team is already making plans for next year to ensure our students continue to have access to the opportunities that make their experience here so special, including Move-In Day festivities from Student Life, career counseling and experiential learning opportunities from the CCPA, and more. Your gift before June 30, the end of our fiscal year, helps us ensure we have the resources to continue to offer an incredible Haverford education for our students.
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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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