Easton students cheer on Leopards at School Day Game
In a celebration of community and the possibilities of ‘and,’ Lafayette College hosted more than 1,300 Easton Area School District students for School…
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.
Nov 16, 2022
Making dreams take flight
At the 2022 Lafayette vs. Lehigh football game Nov. 19, Remy Oktay '24 will lead the first electric plane flyover of a sporting event—a flight, he says…
Sep 15, 2022
Students in new fellowship roles spend summer 2022 advancing sustainability initiatives
This summer, Lafayette introduced new student fellowship programs to advance sustainability initiatives on campus and in the Lehigh Valley.
Sep 14, 2022
Latinx Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15
Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15 to honor Hispanic, Latinx, and Afro-Latinx Americans who have positively impacted our society
Aug 26, 2022
Lafayette and Easton partner to create sustainability-themed day camp
Lafayette’s Office of Sustainability partnered with the Easton Area Community Center to host local kids on campus for a day of education and inspiration…
Aug 18, 2022
Lafayette College surprises Easton community members with free football tickets
On Aug. 17, Lafayette surprised the Easton community with a ticket giveaway event to spread College pride and rally local support ahead of the Sept. 3…
Aug 12, 2022
Engaging community through innovative journalism
A group of 15 scholars worked with Prof. Kathleen Parrish and with local news source Lehighvalleylive.com to write and publish a series of articles that…
Jul 14, 2022
Easton community comes together for Lafayette Movies on the Quad
Easton and surrounding community members of all ages joined Lafayette students, faculty, and staff on the College’s Quad for a free starlit screening…
Jul 7, 2022
Lafayette College kicks off Movies on the Quad
Lafayette Movies on the Quad, a free summer film screening series open to the public, is part of President Nicole Farmer Hurd’s initiative to bring the…
Jun 23, 2022
Green Move Out spurs new West Ward Sale
Office of Sustainability and Landis Center organized a popular re-sale event, where Easton neighbors purchased recycled goods at a deep discount.
Jun 22, 2022
In the media: Green Move Out benefits Easton
Local news outlets reported on College's inaugural West Ward Sale, where Easton community members purchased items donated by students at a deep discount…