Mar 19, 2025
Lafayette hosts Shop Local Day in Easton
Lafayette’s Administrative Council—composed of staff from departments across campus—planned the effort as a way staff and faculty could support local…
Community Impact
Since it was first founded by 200 citizens of Easton in 1826, Lafayette College continues to seek opportunities to make an impact in the Easton community and beyond. From inspiring local schoolchildren to pursue opportunities in STEM, to improving accessibility between College Hill and downtown, and everything in between, supporting the communities where we learn and work are a key priority.
Mar 18, 2025
Lafayette joins with Easton community in examining math education
Faculty, staff, and students joined with administrators and teachers from Easton Area School District and community members March 12 to view and discuss…
Feb 28, 2025
Lafayette College hosts first Girl Scout Badge Day
About 60 Girl Scouts from the Lehigh Valley and eastern Pennsylvania visited the Lafayette campus Saturday, Feb. 22, for the College’s first Girl Scout…
Feb 11, 2025
Expanding horizons, fostering empowerment
The Lafayette journey of Peaches Dargbeh ’27 has taught her that when it comes to her passion for helping others, there’s no such thing as borderlines…
Jan 22, 2025
More than 1,100 Easton Area School District students visit Lafayette as part of School Day Game
Annual event offers fifth and sixth graders time on campus with student-athletes and chance to watch a women’s basketball game.
Dec 17, 2024
Harnessing the possibilities of computer science
Profs. Sofia Serrano and Lauren Biernacki brought a machine learning activity to the event.
Oct 23, 2024
In the media: Lafayette College hosts Lehigh Valley Space Fest
Visitors had a chance to talk with NASA ambassadors, view different telescopes, and explore all things space.
Oct 21, 2024
Students participate in Easton voter mobilization event
Fourteen students in Prof. Andrew Clarke’s GOV 215 class had the opportunity to participate in a voter mobilization event in Easton.
Oct 1, 2024
Leading the charge in sustainability
At Lafayette, sustainability isn’t just an ambition: It’s a beating pulse that’s felt throughout campus.
Sep 26, 2024
Livable Landscape Program Grant launches multimodal trail plan
By Jill Spotz The Lehigh Valley is known for its interconnected trail network, which provides residents with safe options for recreational activities including…