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Celebrating 2026
Enjoy stories and photo galleries celebrating the Class of 2026 and the end of the academic year at Lafayette.
World-class performers to join Bicentennial celebrations
Lafayette College reveals headliners—featuring Emmy, Grammy, Academy Award, and Tony award-winning artists—joining Bicentennial events this fall.
May 22, 2026
Jefferson W. Kirby ’84 elected chair of the Board of Trustees
Jefferson W. Kirby ’84 succeeds Robert Sell '84, who has chaired the Board of Trustees since 2018
May 22, 2026
Connecting with our legacy at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
The special event in Philadelphia highlighted archival materials pivotal to the College's founding
May 21, 2026
Investing in history students
Gordon J. and Ruth M. Macdonald P’89, GP ’19,’22 created the Macdonald-Matthes Endowed Professorship in the History Department
May 20, 2026
What’s next for the Class of 2026: Skyler Chang
Headed to UC San Diego to work toward a graduate degree in material science engineering.
May 20, 2026
What’s next for the Class of 2026: Nisan Basciftci
An internship turned into a full-time job offer as a trading analyst at J.P. Morgan’s interest rate options desk
