What will you find during Founders’ Week?
Give our namesake and our founders the celebration they deserve with the new, extended Founders’ Week, coming special for the Bicentennial in March 2026…
Campus life
Feb 26, 2026
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Panel discussions, film screenings, and more will be offered throughout March
Feb 24, 2026
Bill Nye chosen as 2026 Founders’ Day speaker
Science educator and television personality will address the Lafayette community March 30
Feb 18, 2026
“Opportunity and Art” with Lin-Manuel Miranda
Miranda discussed the creative process, the importance of mentors, and the drive to make art
Jan 28, 2026
Celebrating Black History Month
Beginning Feb. 1, Lafayette College and the Office of Intercultural Development (OID) will launch a series of events in celebration of Black History Month
Jan 6, 2026
Inside the McKelvy Scholars program: Where intellectual community thrives
A hallmark of Lafayette’s liberal arts ideals, McKelvy cultivates bold thinkers and insightful leaders through civic discourse, shared living, and community…
Nov 23, 2025
The community spirit of Rivalry Week
Photo galleries, video capture the excitement of Rivalry Week.
Nov 6, 2025
It’s Rivalry time!
Join in the celebrations before the Lafayette Leopards take on their longtime rivals from Bethlehem on Nov. 22.
Oct 1, 2025
Remembering Jane Goodall
Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall delivered the Thomas Roy and Lura Forrest Jones Visiting Lecture at Lafayette College in 2013.
Sep 29, 2025
A grand kickoff to 200 years
Over 5,000 guests celebrate Lafayette’s past, present, and future at Bicentennial Kickoff Weekend.
Sep 12, 2025
College celebrates the Marquis de Lafayette’s birthday
The College celebrated the Marquis de Lafayette’s birthday with food trucks, cupcakes, giveaways, and more.