Academic News

Jan 23, 2024

First day of spring semester

Lafayette students were welcomed back to a snowy campus Jan. 22 after a well-deserved winter break.

Jan 2, 2024

Eurnett Christopher ’25 saves aquatic life from Easton to the Caribbean

Christopher encourages students to seize all of the opportunities Lafayette has to offer.

Dec 20, 2023

Lafayette’s top stories of 2023

Here’s a look back at some of the most-read stories from our newsroom in 2023.

Dec 18, 2023

Williams Center at 40 series continues with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Gina Cuffari, one of the current artistic directors of Orpheus and its co-principal bassoonist, discusses importance of its Williams Center residency.

Dec 15, 2023

Photo gallery: Finals Week

Enjoy a photo gallery of students in some of their favorite study spots.

Nov 24, 2023

Chemistry Prof. Michael Bertucci earns distinguished Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

Michael Bertucci, assistant professor of chemistry, is one of eight U.S. professors to be named a 2023 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar.

Nov 2, 2023

Melissa Galloway to deliver Jones Faculty Lecture

As the keynote speaker delivering the Jones Faculty Lecture on Nov. 7, Galloway will share how insights from her research can enhance our understanding…

Oct 26, 2023

Lafayette’s Max Kade Center for German Studies and Max Kade Haus celebrate milestone anniversaries

The anniversaries of the Max Kade Center for German Studies and Max Kade Haus were commemorated with a reception Oct. 19.

Oct 18, 2023

Getting to know the academic deans

Lafayette’s four academic deans work collaboratively in support of all faculty and look for ways to foster cooperation across academic areas.

Oct 13, 2023

Prof. Rebekah Pite releases new book, Sharing Yerba Mate

Prof. Rebekah Pite’s 'Sharing Yerba Mate' explores how the Indigenous infusion became one of the most widely consumed beverages in the region.