May 9, 2017
Embodying the Lafayette Ideal
Dedicated to social justice and scientific research, Valerie Melson ’17 is this year’s Pepper Prize recipient.
News & Features
May 2, 2017
Lafayette Names New Integrated Sciences Center for Kent Rockwell ’66
Lafayette announced today that it is naming its new $75 million Integrated Sciences Center for S. Kent Rockwell ’66, one of the College’s largest benefactors…
May 1, 2017
Students Explore New Gene Editing Technology in PBS39 Broadcast
Imagine being able to change the future by altering DNA right now. With the discovery of new genetic technology called CRISPR-cas9, it’s possible. But…
Apr 25, 2017
Lafayette Joins National Effort to Expand College Access
As part of its plan to admit outstanding applicants regardless of their families’ finances, Lafayette College is joining an alliance of nearly six dozen…
Apr 20, 2017
The Selfless Superstar
By Mandy Housenick Kirsten Wilhelmsen ’17 sets herself apart in many ways. Her play has earned national attention, but the psychology major always…
Apr 19, 2017
Deep Disciplinary Dive of Metamorphoses
Story by Kathleen Parrish Photos by Will Cohea Need more proof that Lafayette College is a collaborative space? Check out Metamorphoses in the Weiss Theater…
Apr 18, 2017
Number Crunchers
By Bill Landauer Two senior honors students pitted their math skills against some of the nation’s best at DataFest, an annual American Statistical Association…
Nov 5, 2016
For Theater Students, the Show Must Go On – in New York City
A gift from Paul Staubi ’88 enabled students to work with theater professionals on a production of Tartuffe, which debuted in New York City, and to audition…
Mar 14, 2016
Lafayette Community Meets Giving Challenge
The Lafayette community rose to the GiveLafayette Challenge, with 570 donors contributing $103,313 in celebration of the anniversary of the College’s founding…
Mar 11, 2016
Update on Health Alert
Out of caution, the College is cancelling all classes, co-curricular, and extracurricular events, including intercollegiate athletics and club sports until…