Jan 7, 2022
Lafayette Program Pairs Student Mentors with Easton Middle Schoolers
As part of LafKid Connect, Lafayette students are helping local kids build confidence, find inspiration, and learn about future educational opportunities…
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.
Dec 20, 2021
Lafayette Awarded ‘It’s On Us’ Grant
Lafayette was one of two Lehigh Valley colleges to receive 'It’s On Us' grants of up to $30,000 to combat sexual assault.
Nov 23, 2021
Lafayette Receives Funding to Create Pedestrian-Friendly Trail
New multiuse trail will make it easier for residents, visitors, and students to walk or bike between Easton's downtown and the College campus.
Aug 27, 2021
Lafayette Alum Helps Bring Bike Race to Easton
Lafayette cycling team members are racing in Easton's first-ever Twilight Criterium Bike Race, which will run throughout downtown Sept. 4.
Jan 7, 2021
Prof. Angela Bell Joins Lehigh Valley Justice Institute Board
Prof. Angela Bell will work with new independent nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy organization to help reform the Lehigh Valley’s criminal…
Jun 15, 2020
College Providing New Home for Pennsylvania Water Rescue
Lafayette is providing space on Lehigh Drive in Easton to accommodate Pennsylvania Water Rescue.