Oct 6, 2026
Leisure after the last shift
Prof. Chu Chu and EXCEL Scholar Julia Mudry ’27 are designing a mixed-methods study to understand how retirees spend their golden years
Faculty Research
Aug 20, 2026
From birch bark to bio-based polymers
Prof. Lindsay Soh and John Oramas ’27 seek greener methods to extract compound to make bio-based polymers
Aug 17, 2026
Navigating airfare turbulence
Prof. Michael Carter and Michael Byrd ’28 are analyzing millions of airfares to identify patterns in pricing that could help travelers save money on…
Aug 11, 2026
Unearthing the story behind Lafayette’s College Writing Program
Digging through decades of archival material, students and faculty to uncover and preserve the 40-year legacy of the College Writing Program
Aug 5, 2026
Seeking a better understanding of molecular activity in yeast and its link to improving human health
Prof. Justin Hines receives fourth major NIH grant to support yeast protein research and summer lab experiences
Feb 25, 2026
Prof. Tamara Carley to deliver Jones Faculty Lecture
For the March 10 Jones Faculty Lecture, Prof. Tamara Carley will explore the young volcanoes that lie beneath retreating ice in southeastern Iceland
Jan 9, 2026
Prof. Casey Schmidt earns Kaufman research grant
Biology Prof. Casey Schmidt wins Kaufman Integrated Research-Education grant, supporting her study of histones and opening valuable opportunities for her…
Nov 18, 2025
Prof. Melissa Gordon ’11 earns distinguished Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Unrestricted research grant of $75,000 will support her polymer work and provide opportunities for Lafayette students to experience hands-on, graduate-level…
Nov 11, 2025
Testing the waters
Prof. Kelleher's water temperature research will have important implications for aquatic and riverine habitat, hydrology, and human recreation.
Oct 30, 2025
One mentor, two students, and the Nobel Prize
Faculty-student interactions such as the ones shared between Prof. Beverly Waugh Kunkel and his Nobel Prize winning students are still the foundation for…