2020-21 Haverford College Alumni News

NY Post: Yankees’ Stephen Ridings '17 thrives out of bullpen in MLB debut

August 06, 2021
Ridings became the first Haverford Baseball player to debut in the Major Leagues since 1911 on Tuesday evening.
HaverBlog: What They Learned - Kevin Kaufman ’21

July 26, 2021
The physics major and economics minor used his thesis to study the properties of millisecond pulsars and their emission of Giant Pulses.
HaverBlog: What They Learned - Sarah Evenson ’21

July 26, 2021
The sociology major’s thesis rethinks how Western medicine diagnoses postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
HaverBlog: What They Learned - Leela Krishnan '21

July 22, 2021
The mathematics major examined models of lung cell repair after patients are put on a ventilator.
HaverBlog: What They Learned - Andrew Lummus ’21

July 13, 2021
After studying abroad in Aberdeen, Scotland, the history major found interest in Scottish art and its portrayal of Scottish identity
Stephen Ridings '17 opens eyes in Somerset Patriots’ Opening Night Win (NJ.com)

May 06, 2021
Ridings worked a scoreless eighth inning Tuesday night in a season-opening, 6-0 win for the Yankees AA affiliate.
Black History Month Profile: Ntobeko Ntusi '98

February 25, 2021
An NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient during on the men's cross country and track & field teams at Haverford, Ntusi is now a Professor of Medicine at the University of Cape Town in his native South Africa.
Three Student-Athletes/Alumni Announced as Fulbright Semi-Finalists

February 22, 2021
Since its inception in 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 390,000 participants—chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential — with the opportunity to exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.
From Smithsonian.com: Mariah Baker '14 Working as a Member of Mars Mission Team

February 19, 2021
When Perseverance touched down on the Red Planet, Mariah Baker was studying the data coming back on the live feed from a strategically important location: her living room here on Earth.
Black History Month Profile: Joel Michel '12

February 16, 2021
Michel came to Haverford from Central High School in Philadelphia and still maintains his roots in the local community. After graduating from Haverford in 2012 with honors in religion/religious studies, Michel earned his Doctor of Law (JD) from nearby Temple University.
Black History Month Profile: Dominique Meeks '13

February 11, 2021
A multiple time All-CC performer in both basketball and track & field, Meeks also well-respected for her efforts in raising funds for the fight against ALS.
Black History Month Profile: Beverly Ortega-Babers '84

February 09, 2021
Not only a member of the first women’s basketball team at Haverford, Ortega-Babers holds the rare leadership feat of being a four-year captain for the Fords.
Black History Month Profile: Kevin Goshorn '18

February 05, 2021
Kevin Goshorn '18 helped lead the men's lacrosse team back to the Centennial Conference Tournament during his senior season while also making an impact on the community in a number of ways.
Black History Month Profile: Osmond Pitter: Class of 1926

February 03, 2021
Recognized as the first Black student at Haverford College, Pitter also left his mark on the campus as a standout for both the track & field and cricket programs.
Men's Basketball Graduates Pursue Professional Opportunities with Team Newcastle

January 25, 2021
Recent graduates Joe Scibelli '19 and Jack Cork '20 earned the opportunity to play professionally oversees while working towards their master's degree.
Marina Zambrotta '11 Named A Sports Figure of the Year by Delaware County Times

January 04, 2021
The former softball standout is now an internist battling the Covid-19 pandemic at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Pat O'Shea '18 Puts Dodgers in Winning Positions

November 11, 2020
As an Advance Scouting Analyst with the Dodgers, O'Shea's work behind the scenes won free tacos for America during the World Series and helped the franchise win its first world championship in 32 years.
Josh Byrnes '92 Helps Lead Dodgers to World Series Title

November 10, 2020
Josh Byrnes, the Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers, recently helped that franchise end a 32-year championship drought.
Kathy Prescott '17 Named Goalkeeper Coach at Fordham

August 24, 2020
Prescott owns both the career and single season Haverford records for goals against average.
Knoxville’s New Mayor: Indya Kincannon '93

August 19, 2020
The former women's tennis captain has been running Tennessee's third-largest city since December 2019.
Patch.com: Haverford College Students Launching Eco-Friendly Takeout Service

August 12, 2020
NCAA Woman the Year nominee Sara Matsumura '20 and fellow Haverford student Margaret Chen '21are launching a reusable takeout box service called bentbox.