Dec 4, 2018
First Women of Lafayette Brunch
First Women of Lafayette held a brunch at Lafayette Grand Cafe and Bakery in New York City on Saturday. Speakers were Barb Levy ’77, Sue Carras ’76, Riley…
News & Features
Dec 4, 2018
Former President George H.W. Bush’s Speech at Lafayette
George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States, gave the keynote speech at the College’s 163rd Commencement in 1998. Bush received an honorary doctor…
Dec 4, 2018
Teaching Happiness
Story and photos by Stephen Wilson Question: What is happier than an eight-year-old the day after Halloween? Answer: Not much. But third-graders visited…
Dec 3, 2018
FilmStruck’s Demise Could be Good for Movies
The Washington Post published an opinion piece today by Katherine Groo, assistant professor of film and media studies, titled “FilmStruck’s Demise Could…
Dec 3, 2018
Linking Health and Racism
Research has shown that experiencing discrimination increases risk for stress, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and early mortality. So how does one mitigate…
Dec 2, 2018
Iuliia Vasileva ’18 Wins Best Paper Award at International Economic Conference
By Bryan Hay Iuliia Vasileva ’18 (economics and international affairs) took home the prestigious Best Undergraduate Paper Award at the fall International…
Dec 1, 2018
Insight from Innovators
By Stephen Wilson Blockbuster Video. Kodak. Toys “R” Us. Sears. Businesses fail. Even ones with amazing longevity. When their value in the culture…
Nov 30, 2018
Flip or Flop: Watson Courts
Story by Stephen Wilson, photos by Clay Wegrzynowicz Townhouse-style living with three bedrooms, a cute kitchen, living room, and spacious bath. Sounds…
Nov 27, 2018
New Jersey Closer to $15/hour Minimum Wage
Adam Biener, associate professor of economics, appeared on a recent WFMZ-TV 69 News report about how the proposed minimum wage raise in New Jersey might…
Nov 27, 2018
Take Back the Night
Story by Sydney Edelson ’19, photos by Clay Wegrzynowicz Pards Against Sexual Assault (PASA) recently held Lafayette’s annual Take Back the Night,…