Academic News

Oct 16, 2018

Expansion Tube Project Takes Flight

By Bryan Hay Alyssa Devin ’19 and Andrew Schmid ’20 spend about a half hour gripping and turning socket wrenches with both hands as they tighten 12…

Oct 12, 2018

Don’t Let Them Eat Cake

Adam Biener, assistant professor of economics, was quoted in a recent Wall Street Journal article about the preponderance of sugary treats in the office…

Oct 8, 2018

The Octopus Meditations

Biology professors explain in this video why they wanted Prof. Ed Kerns' series of paintings on permanent display in Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center…

Oct 7, 2018

Three Professors Honored

President Alison Byerly and Provost Abu Rizvi recently announced three faculty promotions. (These are in addition to appointments announced in the spring…

Oct 5, 2018

What Can I Do With a Math Degree?

By Katie Neitz The mathematics department recently hosted a career panel, featuring four alumni who were in students’ shoes just a short time ago. The…

Oct 4, 2018

From Books to Big Screen

By Kathleen Parrish How does a book get made into a movie? It varies depending on the project, but it often requires patience, perseverance, and knowing…

Sep 28, 2018

Beyond the Bean

Story by Bryan Hay; photos by Clay Wegrzynowicz Part professor, part barista, Joe Woo grinds and steeps chemistry, economics, and history from his coffee…

Sep 27, 2018

College Theater to Stage ‘Votes for Women’

By Bill Landauer Alice Paul, famous American activist for women’s rights, once said, “I feel the movement is a sort of mosaic. Each of us puts in one…

Sep 12, 2018

At the Forefront of Genetics

Learn why Andrea Killian '19 is "forever grateful."

Sep 11, 2018

Engineering Program Continues Climb in U.S. News Ranking

By Bryan Hay Lafayette’s engineering program moved up to 11th place in the nation among primarily undergraduate programs in the latest ranking by U.S…