39 moments from Founders’ Week
The special week-long celebration of all things Lafayette for the Bicentennial year brought fun, history, gratitude, and so much more
News & Features
Mar 4, 2026
Bringing Adrienne to life: Audrey Flack’s last major work
Take a look behind the scenes at the artists, faculty, and staff who gave Adrienne de Noailles a home on campus
Feb 26, 2026
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Panel discussions, film screenings, and more will be offered throughout March
Feb 26, 2026
The power of Lafayette: A.J. Miller ’11 and Prof. Susan Averett
Mentorship keeps growing in this story of a Lafayette student-turned-coach and the adviser he now works alongside
Feb 24, 2026
Bill Nye chosen as 2026 Founders’ Day speaker
Science educator and television personality will address the Lafayette community March 30
Feb 20, 2026
Lafayette’s strong credit rating reaffirmed by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s; EVP for Finance & Administration Kahr renewed through 2030
Respected credit rating services continue to cite College’s strong operating performance, stable enrollment trend, and quality of faculty and senior…
Feb 18, 2026
“Opportunity and Art” with Lin-Manuel Miranda
Miranda discussed the creative process, the importance of mentors, and the drive to make art
Jan 20, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda to deliver Jones Visiting Lecture
Creator and original star of the Broadway musical Hamilton to speak to the campus community Feb. 12
Jan 7, 2026
What will you find during Founders’ Week?
Give our namesake and our founders the celebration they deserve with the new, extended Founders’ Week, coming special for the Bicentennial in March 2026…
Honoring history, guiding the future: A look at 2025
Revisit some of Lafayette’s most memorable moments and stories from 2025.