May 4, 2020
Jones Visiting Lecturer on Media Cacophony
Siva Vaidhyanathan shared how today's media system disrupts healthy communication, amplifies nonsense, and fails to support thoughtful deliberation.
Faculty and Staff
May 1, 2020
Virtual ‘E-Xtravaganza’ Keeps International Students, Faculty Connected
Annual celebration of the College’s international student population continues virtually.
Apr 30, 2020
Shakespeare’s 456th Birthday
Ian Smith helps illuminate racial blindspots in Shakespearean scholarship at Folger Library annual birthday event.
Apr 29, 2020
Team Effort
Student-athletes aim to gather at least 50 blood donation pledges to be fulfilled by May 31.
Apr 27, 2020
Expert Commentary: Meyner Center on local pandemic response
Meyner Center for the Study of State and Local Government conducts local survey; finds most municipalities are maintaining near-normal services.
Apr 26, 2020
Little Pick-Me-Ups
By Stephen Wilson It’s common in workplace culture to want a sweet treat in the later afternoon. Many reach for a candy bowl, but only a few use that…
Apr 23, 2020
Sharing Encouragement
Supporting students—even from a distance.
Apr 21, 2020
Prof. Don Miller Earns Literary Prize
Don Miller earns the Fletcher Pratt Award, best nonfiction book on the Civil War, for Vicksburg.
Apr 21, 2020
Expert Commentary: A Memorable Pandemic?
Jennifer Talarico spoke with Vice about how memories of major events, like COVID, are likely to change and blur over time, even if they seem unforgettable…
Apr 21, 2020
Celebrating Earth Day
A collection of stories highlighting Lafayette's commitment to caring for the environment.