Jan 5, 2022
Prof. Melissa Gordon Wins NSF Award Supporting Polymer Research
Engineering professor Melissa Gordon ’11, receives prestigious National Science Foundation award honoring her work as an outstanding teacher-scholar…
Academic News
Academic News
Dec 6, 2021
Lafayette Leads the Nation in NCAA Graduation Success Rate
Leopards rank first with a near perfect overall score of 99 out of 100.
Nov 24, 2021
Acopian Engineering Center Renovations Reflect Inclusive Vision
Acopian’s spaces welcome more students and send a tangible message about Lafayette’s position as a top-ranked engineering school.
Nov 17, 2021
New Study Reveals Low Staffing, Burnout in the Nation’s Largest Prosecutors’ Offices
Research from Prof. Adam Biener suggests strain exacerbated by the pandemic may undermine the functioning of prosecutors’ offices.
Nov 8, 2021
The Roots of Digital Racism Date Back to 19th-Century Railroads
Lafayette College Profs. Jenn Rossmann and Benjamin Cohen discuss how transcontinental railroad contributed to structural racism in Fast Company article…
Nov 8, 2021
STEM Stars
Lafayette's 2021 STEM Stars have proven—through research, internships, hands-on work, and a can-do attitude—that nothing is impossible when they put…
Nov 8, 2021
STEM Star: The Brain
Harshil Bhavsar '23 dreams of working to find cures through impactful scientific research.
Nov 8, 2021
STEM Star: The Chemist
Sadie Wolfarth '22 is intrigued by the chemical makeup and breakdown of all things.
Nov 8, 2021
STEM Star: The Solar Busman
Remy Oktay '24 uses resourcefulness, sustainability, and imagination to convert a bus into a livable space.
Nov 8, 2021
STEM Star: The VR Mover and Shaker
Recognizing the fight against high obesity numbers across the country, Alexa Gould '23 is researching how virtual reality can get people up and moving…