Academic News

Feb 27, 2026

Author, Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks to deliver keynote speech at Lafayette’s 191st Commencement

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

Feb 23, 2026

Lafayette once again named a top producer of Fulbright students

Five seniors named grantees for 2025-26 as Fulbright program helps set them on a path toward fulfilling their career goals

Jan 30, 2026

Four students set to study abroad on Gilman scholarships

Lafayette's Study Abroad Office helps students see the advantages of studying abroad, assists in applying for scholarships

Jan 22, 2026

Putting learning into practice in Lafayette’s backyard

Students in Mary Wilford-Hunt’s Introduction to Architectural Engineering course don’t just study how buildings are made—they watch them come to…

Jan 9, 2026

Prof. Casey Schmidt earns Kaufman research grant

Biology Prof. Casey Schmidt wins Kaufman Integrated Research-Education grant, supporting her study of histones and opening valuable opportunities for her…

Dec 12, 2025

Inside the classroom: ‘Not a regular English class’

Writing & Community Engagement gets students out of the classroom and into the community to make a difference

Nov 18, 2025

Prof. Melissa Gordon ’11 earns distinguished Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award 

Unrestricted research grant of $75,000 will support her polymer work and provide opportunities for Lafayette students to experience hands-on, graduate-level…

Nov 13, 2025

Celebrating Lafayette’s Bicentennial across America: Austin, Texas

The event featured a celebration in support of Lafayette men's basketball and showcased how statistics and sports come together.

Nov 9, 2025

The power of Lafayette: Mathematics meets basketball

Statistics and sports come together in a story of student research that takes the basketball team to new heights.

Nov 4, 2025

Christopher Byrnes ’26 named 2025 Newman Civic Fellow

“I’ve had so many unique opportunities at Lafayette, from speaking on voter engagement panels to study abroad and things like this fellowship,” he…