Academic News

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…