Celebrating 2026

Enjoy stories and photo galleries celebrating the Class of 2026 and the end of the academic year at Lafayette

Throughout Lafayette College’s 191st Commencement ceremony on Sat., May 23, more than 600 graduates were consistently reminded of one thing as they proceeded across the stage for their degrees: their future is theirs for the taking.

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Celebrating excellence

Annual event recognizes student academic and community achievement, where more than 100 endowed and department awards are presented to students.

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PARDees

The 15th annual event held on May 4 recognized the individual and team accomplishments of Lafayette student-athletes.

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Landis Center Awards

Landis Center for Community Engagement honored volunteers across campus and throughout Easton at the center’s annual awards ceremony April 9.

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Annual Hoff Awards recognize excellence and service across campus.

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Special Features

This series features Lafayette grads—where they’re headed, and the mentors, resources, and experiences that inspired their future path.

Celebrate these incredible students

Pepper Prize nominees reflect on why they chose Lafayette and where they’re headed next.

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Student Spotlight

Dexter Kennedy ’26 is building a better future for himself and others through the power of one-on-one conversations.

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Paying passion forward

During her time at Lafayette, Gia Mazza ’26 never stopped pursuing her own passions and helping others to do the same.

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Unlocking the world through connection

At Lafayette, Eli Noonan ’26 found a home that nurtured their voice and opened up a future filled with possibility.

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Clara Witmer ’27 and Maggie Pearce ’27 are among 454 college students from more than 5,000 total nominations, the highest number of scholars the Goldwater Foundation has ever supported.

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Event Recaps

Bill Nye: Engineer, educator, and entertainer, visited Lafayette as the 2026 Founders' Day speaker

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A ceremony for Posse scholars

The annual event celebrated the leaders of NY21 and DC17

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A celebration of community

Celebrations across campus recognize student connection leading up to Lafayette's 191st Commencement

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Scenes from Lafayette College’s 191st Baccalaureate Service

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About Commencement

Lafayette's 191st Commencement weekend is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026, and Saturday, May 23, 2026.

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Arthur C. Brooks to deliver keynote Commencement speech

One of the world’s leading experts on happiness, Brooks travels the world to teach others how to build a fulfilling life.

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Where to eat in Easton during Commencement weekend

Make those dining reservations early!

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