May 28, 2020
Prof. Julie Smith Joins Economic Outlook Survey
Julie Smith, associate professor of economics, joins the FiveThirtyEight/IGM COVID-19 Economic Outlook Survey as a forecaster.
Economics
May 1, 2020
Virtual ‘E-Xtravaganza’ Keeps International Students, Faculty Connected
Annual celebration of the College’s international student population continues virtually.
Apr 17, 2020
Delivering Hope
Lafayette’s Stephen Sajer ’22 has a thoughtful way of showing those on the front lines in his hometown of Summit, N.J., that they are appreciated:…
Mar 31, 2020
New Studies Show Higher Costs of Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity leads to even higher costs than previously thought, according to two newly published studies by a Lafayette economics professor.
Feb 3, 2020
Expert Commentary: The Power of Adorable
Prof. Steven Swidler is featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about how certain word choices can increase property value.
Dec 18, 2019
Money-Saving Tips for the Holidays
Joaquín Gómez-Miñambres, assistant professor of economics, gives tips on holiday spending in a WalletHub article.
Dec 8, 2019
International Innovation
Lafayette Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) inspired chapter members at a global conference.
Nov 25, 2019
The Appeal of ‘Adorable’
Researchers found that when real estate agents included "adorable" in property listings, it added considerable value to the house.
Nov 22, 2019
Paradigm Shifting
Alan Harlam advocated for real change to global problems through social entrepreneurship at a Dyer Center program.
Sep 21, 2019
Restoring Property Rights in Sierra Leone
Prof. Rex Ahene spent his summer finalizing the primary policy on land and natural resources in Sierra Leone.