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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…

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…

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