Academic News

Oct 28, 2024

Building an understanding of political engagement on college campuses

This summer, the student-led Gov Lab studied measures of political engagement on college campuses in swing states, including Pennsylvania.

Oct 25, 2024

The power of persistence

Angela Busheska’s lengthy list of achievements as an innovator, social entrepreneur, and motivational speaker have earned her recognition as one of Glamour…

Oct 11, 2024

Lafayette unveils state-of-the-art William E. Simon Center for Economics and Business

Members of the Lafayette community celebrated the dedication of the William E. Simon Center for Economics and Business Oct. 4.

Oct 10, 2024

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…

Oct 3, 2024

Advancing allyship in STEM

Clare Boothe Luce program provides research opportunities for women and paves the way for a more inclusive workplace.

Sep 24, 2024

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

Sep 20, 2024

Charting his own course

After becoming the first Lafayette student to receive the Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, Byrnes is making College…

Sep 10, 2024

Prof. Julie Smith quoted about potential impact of inflation readings on Fed’s interest rate decisions

Smith teaches a wide variety of macroeconomic courses, including those relating to her specialty of monetary policy.

Sep 6, 2024

Meet our new faculty

Lafayette College is excited to welcome new tenure-track assistant professors, lecturers, and visiting faculty.

Sep 6, 2024

Meet our new faculty: Akiva Zamcheck

Learn more about Akiva Zamcheck, assistant professor of music.