What’s next for the Class of 2026

“What’s next for the Class of 2026” is a series that features Lafayette grads—where they’re headed, and the mentors, resources, and experiences that inspired their future path

Catch up with our 2026 grads

Martin Ayala

Field engineer, Turner Construction

Ellie Barton

Accelerated nursing program at Vanderbilt University

Paris Francis

Software Systems Application Engineer I at Schneider Electric

McKenna Graf

Pursuing a master's for education at Harvard Graduate School of Education

Madison Horvath

Johnson & Johnson's GOLD program (Global Operations Leadership Development Program)

Ashley Martinho

Attending veterinary school at Ross University

Max O'Rourke

Working for the European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Division at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

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