
Dec 12, 2025
Inside the classroom: ‘Not a regular English class’
Writing & Community Engagement gets students out of the classroom and into the community to make a difference

Writing & Community Engagement gets students out of the classroom and into the community to make a difference

A Lafayette senior has committed to writing four books of poetry in four years, inspired by her connections with alumni, the College, and the community…

Learn more about Jessie Cortez, assistant professor of English.

What is your area of expertise? My area of expertise is journalistic storytelling, with a focus on helping students develop strong reporting and writing…

What is the focus of your research/area of expertise? The focus of my research is the writing of fiction, and I consider myself first and foremost a novelist…

The editor-in-chief of The Lafayette will pursue a master’s in journalism at Columbia University.

Learn more about Lindsay Griffiths Brown, assistant professor of English.

Megan Fernandes, associate professor of English and writer-in-residence, appeared on a Nov. 1 segment on PBS Newshour where she discusses her "Brief But…

"I strive to work with students to cultivate positive habits of mind for lifelong learning," shared Prof. Gabrielle Isabel Kelenyi.

‘I chose to attend the college that I felt had chosen me, and I cannot imagine a more rewarding college experience. I feel so blessed that Lafayette…