Nov 30, 2017
Ending the Entrepreneurial Stigma
By Stephen Wilson It’s a common sight on a campus: a mentor with a whiteboard marker jotting down discussion ideas as students sit around a table with…
News and Features
Nov 29, 2017
Shorter is Better
By Bill Landauer In a letter written in the mid 17th century, the French writer and physicist Blaise Pascal said, “I’m sorry I wrote you such a long…
Nov 29, 2017
Williams Arts Campus Recognized With Redevelopment Award
By Bill Landauer The Williams Arts Campus has won this year’s best redevelopment project award from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. The annual…
Nov 24, 2017
Lessons of the Russian Revolution: 100 Years Later
By Katie Neitz Nov. 7 marked the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. And Lafayette did something the Kremlin did not: We commemorated it. Josh…
Nov 23, 2017
Google Innovation Helps Restore Internet in Puerto Rico
By Bryan Hay It’s been two months since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, leaving its people without shelter, critical supplies, and services,…
Nov 20, 2017
Grateful at Lafayette
In the interest of spreading restfulness, calmness, and happiness, we invited students and faculty members to share what they are grateful for on campus…
Nov 20, 2017
A Summer on the Town
By Stephen Wilson On conference tables in municipal offices throughout Pennsylvania at some point in 2017 is an outline for a Pollutant Reduction Plan…
Nov 16, 2017
Lafayette Mourns Loss of Walker Kirby
The Lafayette family mourns the loss of Walker Dillard Kirby, spouse of Fred M. Kirby II ’42, mother to Fred M. Kirby III ’80, S. Dillard Kirby ’81…
Nov 16, 2017
The Next Wave of Wireless
By Bryan Hay With coffee makers, pet collars, and other wirelessly connected stuff plugging into the Internet these days, research on wave signal behavior…
Nov 15, 2017
We Are Scientists!
By Stephen Wilson Sitting in the center of a table is a gallon-sized Ziploc bag filled with Rice Krispies, Cocoa Puffs, and Fruit Loops. Your task is to…