Nov 9, 2017
United Nations Taps Prof. Rex Ahene’s Expertise
By Katie Neitz Rexford Ahene has been running a marathon at a sprint pace. Fortunately, the finish line is nearly in sight. In June, the professor of economics…
Africana Studies
Oct 4, 2017
For Whom Shall We Pray?
By Bill Landauer Just before noon on Thursday, a cluster of Lafayette students, faculty, and guests gather on the Quad and wonders aloud: For whom should…
Jul 6, 2017
Exploring Sustainable Management in Tanzania
A study abroad scholarship provided Aliza Furneaux ’17 with insights that brought clarity to her focus on sustainable development. Her Lafayette course…
Mar 17, 2017
Using Art for Social Change
For Yolanda Wisher ’98, her visit to Lafayette in February was a return to a crossroads where she first gave in to the words bursting in her brain. “It…
Jan 19, 2017
A Celebration of Black History
Lafayette will celebrate Black Heritage Month in February with guest speakers, poetry, an award-winning movie and community discussions. This year’s…
Jul 5, 2016
A Leading Voice on Race and Sports
Growing up in Windsor, Ont., Drew Brown ’06 observed that poverty-stricken areas of nearby Detroit and other U.S. cities were dominated by “black and…
Apr 22, 2016
Students Present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Seventeen students presented their findings at the 30th National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) April 7-9 at University of North Carolina…
Feb 23, 2016
The Power of Love
Diane Nash’s life was threatened many times during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s. As cofounder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee…
May 12, 2015
Students Honored for Academic Excellence
Lafayette honored 129 students for academic excellence at the annual All-College Honors Convocation May 3 in Colton Chapel. Awards and prizes recognized…
Mar 24, 2015
Oechsle Center Is Intersection for Global Education
Officially open for classes this spring, the Oechsle Center for Global Education is a dynamic, collaborative learning environment-a physical intersection…