Celebrating Inauguration

Lafayette College welcomed Nicole Farmer Hurd as its 18th president Oct. 1 and marked the occasion with a week of events aimed at coming together as a community

Inauguration Ceremony

“Our journey has begun. Our moment is now. Our spot is here. Let us be bold. Let us be brave. Let us become Lafayette."

Watch a video of the ceremony, read Hurd's address

From Inauguration Day to Homecoming, enjoy reliving these celebratory moments

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Multiple videos capture the events of inauguration week

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Multiple photo galleries capture the excitement and joy felt on College Hill Oct. 1

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College Community Welcomes Nicole Farmer Hurd

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President Hurd and College employees volunteered at Easton organizations

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Media Coverage

Local news outlets reported on the installation of President Hurd

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College Access

Stanford University’s Eric Bettinger spoke with President Hurd about student success, the impact of financial aid

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Students joined President Hurd, Bill Hurd, and pups Sunshine and Sadie for trivia and treats

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Students: "My Spot Is Here"

Students share favorite campus locations with President Hurd

Alumni: "My Spot Is Here"

Remembering Watson Hall, Hogg Hall, and Scott Hall as favorite places

Artistic Expressions

Art students design College Hill billboards for President Hurd's Inauguration

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Families cheered athletes, toured campus, and met President Hurd

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Leopards reunited on College Hill to reminisce, welcome President Hurd

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