Dec 10, 2014
Prof. James Dearworth Instills Research Confidence in Students
As a graduate student, James Dearworth became fascinated by the idea of doing experiments that address how a turtle’s eye and brain work. He also was…
Academic News
Academic News
Dec 10, 2014
Photo Gallery: Student Ensembles Celebrate the Holidays with Winter Performances
The Music Department celebrated the holidays with winter concerts by its student ensembles. Students from any major can perform in a variety of groups…
Dec 9, 2014
Weeklong Online Classes for Alumni
Do you long to be back in a Lafayette classroom? Want to stretch yourself intellectually? Join in lively debate and thought-provoking discussions? If…
Dec 8, 2014
Abby Williams ’15 Explores the Economics of Education with Peter Simon ’75
Abby Williams ’15 connected classroom learning with real-world experience during a 10-week internship at the William E. Simon & Sons investment firm…
Dec 8, 2014
Marquis Scholars Make a Difference through Academics, Research, and Service
With a range of interests including genetics, music, research, and working with people with developmental disorders, Mary Higgins ’15 (Annandale, N.J…
Dec 8, 2014
Prof. Megan Rothenberger Coaches Students through Course-Based Research
For Megan Rothenberger, the best way to coach students as they put the scientific method into action is through course-based research. The students in…
Dec 8, 2014
Prof. Curlee Holton Continues Answering Art’s Call
“Art chooses you; you do not choose it,” says Curlee Holton. And art has chosen Holton in a big way. Decades into his career, he continues to pursue…
Dec 1, 2014
Acting for Social Change
At a recent evening workshop, two dozen students were encouraged to pantomime actions portraying racism, homophobia, and classism. These “theater games”…
Nov 17, 2014
Bridget Rauch ’15 Gets Experience in Market Analysis at Rolls-Royce
Bridget Rauch ’15 (Bear, Del.) discovered how well her two majors will help her in the professional world during a 12-week internship at Rolls-Royce…
Nov 13, 2014
Photo Gallery: High-Flying Performance
Earlier this week, the Contemporary Music Ensemble presented Avian Requiem, an evening-length semi-theatrical piece. The work was composed by ensemble…