May 1, 2019
Lafayette Wins Regional Innovation Contest
By Stephen Wilson Turn any container into a measuring tool. That’s the basic concept that helped Alexander Homsi ’19 and Rebecca Adelman ’19 win…
Dyer Center
Apr 24, 2019
The How and Why of Bill Wagner ’89
By Stephen Wilson Not everyone would be confident enough to start a discussion in a room full of guests, half of whom are football players, by admitting…
Apr 9, 2019
Fostering Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Through the Bradbury Dyer III ’64 Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Lafayette students learn design thinking, financial analysis, product/idea…
Feb 18, 2019
Chip Bergh ’79 Supports the Next Big Idea
The Bergh Summer Accelerator will provide up to 10 student entrepreneurs with mentoring, training, and financial support (up to $25,000 per team) over…
Dec 4, 2018
An Investment in Education, Employability, and Impact
Times are changing. Global competition and technological advancements such as robotics, IoT (internet of things), and most impactful, artificial intelligence…
Dec 1, 2018
Insight from Innovators
By Stephen Wilson Blockbuster Video. Kodak. Toys “R” Us. Sears. Businesses fail. Even ones with amazing longevity. When their value in the culture…
Nov 30, 2018
Flip or Flop: Watson Courts
Story by Stephen Wilson, photos by Clay Wegrzynowicz Townhouse-style living with three bedrooms, a cute kitchen, living room, and spacious bath. Sounds…
Nov 6, 2018
A Bright Idea
By Sydney Edelson ’19 Widely regarded as the epitome of innovation and entrepreneurship, Thomas Edison, inventor of the lightbulb, reflected on his persistent…
Nov 4, 2018
Business Basics 101
While most students were snug in their beds back home over fall break, a handful were listening to a DJ while running in a circle doling out high-fives…
Oct 18, 2018
Fueling Innovation
By Jill Spotz Beautiful foliage, a bustling campus, and a myriad of Homecoming activities served as the backdrop for the Lafayette community to celebrate…