Conversations with Lafayette’s 2024 Goldwater Scholars
We chatted with each of the College’s awardees to get the scoop on their academic achievements, their greatest inspirations at Lafayette, and their aspirations…
Academic News
Academic News
US News & World Report, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and more place Lafayette College in top rankings
Lafayette College named within top schools in the country for career services, financial aid, women in STEM, and more in updated rankings
Feb 21, 2025
How one geology class led to a 10-day Alaskan adventure
In June 2024, geology students Ellie Spencer ’26 and Kate Marrs ’26 found themselves embarking on a journey to a remote island in Alaska.
Feb 20, 2025
New endowed professorship strengthens interdisciplinary scholarship and research
Lafayette College is pleased to announce the Birle Family Endowed Professorship in Interdisciplinary Scholarship and Research.
Feb 13, 2025
Fed vice chair’s visit to campus inspires students
During any given academic year at Lafayette College, distinguished authors, researchers, elected officials, business leaders, and innovators who speak…
Feb 4, 2025
The intersection of art, engineering, and community
Kylee Brotz ’27, a first-generation college student from Delran, N.J., knew Lafayette College was the only place she wanted to be.
Jan 10, 2025
Bringing the art of spoken word to Karl Stirner Arts Trail
Three students in Prof. Sarah Appelhans’ fall EGRS 451: Senior Capstone Seminar in Engineering and Society course designed a new Karl Stirner Arts Trail…
Jan 9, 2025
Lafayette geology rocks with outdoor classroom
During the fall semester, this space quickly became a perfect learning environment for students studying and appreciating geology.
Dec 17, 2024
Harnessing the possibilities of computer science
Profs. Sofia Serrano and Lauren Biernacki brought a machine learning activity to the event.
Dec 4, 2024
Prof. Caroline Lee visits White House as civic engagement panelist
At the invitation of the White House, Prof. Caroline Lee gathered with students, policy experts, and political engagement professionals from across the…
Nov 6, 2024
Jesse Erickson to give 2024 Schlueter Lecture
Hosted by Lafayette College Libraries, the lecture will take place Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the Gendebien Room of Skillman Library.
Oct 30, 2024
Melissa Gordon ’11 to deliver Jones Faculty Lecture
As the keynote speaker delivering the Thomas Roy and Lura Forrest Jones Faculty Lecture Tuesday, Nov. 12, Gordon will introduce how nature can serve as…