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Jul 22, 2024

From West Baltimore to Riyadh, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 makes his mark

With his Lafayette degree in computer science and minor in economics, Al-Motaery says his interdisciplinary background at Lafayette has been a valuable…

Jul 3, 2024

When one door opens, another one opens

Amira “Ami” Figuerrutia ’25 fell in love with Lafayette before she even stepped foot on campus.

Jun 26, 2024

Collaborating on building hope and economic independence in Moldova

Over spring break, a team of Gladstone Whitman ’49 fellows traveled to Moldova representing the College and the EEGLP.

May 22, 2024

In the media: Prof. Hutchinson delivers commencement address at SUNY Oneonta, receives honorary degree 

Gladstone “Fluney” Hutchinson, associate professor of economics and policy studies, delivered the commencement address at SUNY Oneonta, his alma mater…

May 13, 2024

Student, faculty research sheds light on mental health care disparities

Working directly with Prof. Adam Biener, Ainsley Carlson ’24 used statistical models and federal survey data to document mental health care disparities…

Apr 29, 2024

In the media: Prof. Julie Smith on NPR report about how the economy is shaping local voter reaction

NPR’s Morning Edition reached out to Prof. Julie Smith for its April 29 report about how the economy is influencing Northampton County voters.

Apr 16, 2024

In new book, Profs. Armstrong and Averett examine economic inequities among diverse women in STEM fields

Published by MIT Press and released April 9, Disparate Measures: The Intersectional Economics of Women in STEM Work represents almost eight years of research…

Jan 9, 2024

Prof. Matt Larsen’s research shows charter schools create more competition

As part of his postdoctoral work, Matt Larsen, associate professor of economics, examines the effects of competition among New Orleans charter schools…

Dec 15, 2023

In the media: In Marketplace report, Prof. Julie Smith offers word of the year for Federal Reserve

Prof. Julie Smith was among several economists asked by Marketplace in its Dec. 13 report to offer a word of the year to describe the Federal Reserve's…

Oct 31, 2023

Student-faculty research sheds light on overlooked part of World War II history

Prof. Douglas de Toledo Piza and two of his students have been researching an overlooked part of World War II history.

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