News and Features
Taking the Spring Semester in Stride
Photo galleries by Adam Atkinson capture the first week of the spring semester.
Feb 22, 2021
Promoting Equity and Inclusion
Lafayette's faculty and staff recently shared their expertise to promote a greater understanding of equity and diversity issues.
Feb 22, 2021
Encouraging Political Participation
Political organizer Damareo Cooper discusses the benefits of activism in virtual event hosted by Africana Studies.
Feb 21, 2021
The Plan to Close the Output Gap
Julie Smith, professor of economics, was a featured guest on the Feb. 10, 2021 edition of NPR's Marketplace.
Feb 17, 2021
Celebrating 50 Years of Engineering Studies
Lafayette’s engineering studies program bridges the College's rich liberal arts and scientific traditions; graduates have successful careers in a broad…
Feb 17, 2021
Lafayette Names Brian Samble Dean of Students
Brian Samble of Franklin & Marshall College has been named Lafayette’s dean of students.
Feb 11, 2021
Q&A: Prof. John Kincaid Discusses Impeachment Trial
Prof. John Kincaid shares insights about the impeachment process and how the trial is likely to end.
Feb 11, 2021
Students Help Nonprofits Better Serve People in Need
Prof. Justin Smith’s hands-on computer science course provides real-world experience for students and helps local nonprofits.
Feb 11, 2021
Local Governments Face Financial Fallout
Meyner Center's David Woglam discusses COVID's financial fallout for local municipalities.
Feb 10, 2021
Prof. Benjamin Cohen’s Book Celebrated by Wired Magazine
Wired magazine names Prof. Benjamin Cohen's Pure Adulteration one of the "most fascinating books of 2020."
Feb 10, 2021
Investigating the Health Effects of Light Pollution
Prof. Susan Averett contributed to the first study of its kind, examining the impact of light pollution on fetal health using a measure of "skyglow."