World-class performers to join Bicentennial celebrations
Lafayette College reveals headliners—featuring Emmy, Grammy, Academy Award, and Tony award-winning artists—joining Bicentennial events this fall.
Bicentennial
39 moments from Founders’ Week
The special week-long celebration of all things Lafayette for the Bicentennial year brought fun, history, gratitude, and so much more
May 24, 2026
Lafayette celebrates Class of 2026 at 191st Commencement
Throughout Lafayette College's 191st Commencement ceremony on Sat., May 23, more than 600 graduates were consistently reminded of one thing as they proceeded…
May 24, 2026
Photo galleries: Celebrating the Class of 2026
Enjoy a selection of photographs captured at Commencement, held on the Quad Sat., May 23.
May 22, 2026
Connecting with our legacy at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
The special event in Philadelphia highlighted archival materials pivotal to the College's founding
May 19, 2026
Lafayette to award two honorary degrees at 191st Commencement
Arthur C. Brooks, and Audrey Flack to be honored during May 23 Commencement ceremony
May 13, 2026
Questlove named as entertainment for Lafayette College’s Student Bicentennial Ball
Questlove will headline the Oct. 16 celebration on the Quad
May 13, 2026
Lafayette College’s Bicentennial Homecoming to feature performance by Darius Rucker
College’s yearlong Bicentennial celebration will end on a high note with performance by Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician in fall…
May 13, 2026
Multitalented entertainer, vocalist, pianist, actor Harry Connick, Jr. to perform at Lafayette Bicentennial Ball
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician and his band will provide a night of entertainment for invited guests Oct. 10
May 11, 2026
In the media: Diane Shaw celebrates Adrienne Françoise de Noailles in Philadelphia Inquirer op-ed
College archivist emeritus discusses the life, times, and courage of Adrienne
Apr 21, 2026
Two-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Maggie Rose named as 2026 Reunion entertainment
Nashville-based performer will take the stage for an exclusive concert during Reunion Weekend
Apr 7, 2026
Bill Nye: Engineer, educator, and entertainer
2026 Founders’ Day Speaker brought his perfect balance of education and entertainment to Lafayette