Dec 15, 2016
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
President Alison Byerly sent the following message to the College community on Dec. 15. For some time, the Lafayette community has been engaged in ongoing…
News and Features
Dec 14, 2016
Season’s Greetings from President Byerly
As 2016 draws to a close, I would like to share some of the year’s events and accomplishments, and thank you for your commitment to the College. My family…
Dec 12, 2016
Prof. Ian Smith Discusses Othello‘s Political Relevance
William Shakespeare wrote the play four centuries ago, but never has Othello seemed so current. According to Professor Ian Smith, recent tensions across…
Dec 12, 2016
Discovering Our Geologic Past
Not everyone drilling the ocean floor is looking for fossil fuel. Some like Kira Lawrence, associate professor of geology, are looking to tell our planet’s…
Dec 8, 2016
Celebrating the Holidays with Music
The Music Department celebrated the holidays with winter concerts by its student ensembles. Students from any major can perform in a variety of groups…
Dec 7, 2016
Empowering Women Engineers
Emily Maj ’18 (Staten Island, N.Y.) used to dread someone asking her why she decided to major in civil engineering. But over the last 10 weeks – “junior…
Dec 6, 2016
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Dec. 7 marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in 1941. The “date which will live in infamy,” is the event that brought…
Dec 6, 2016
Pennsylvania Awards $1.5 Million to Lafayette
Roger Demareski, vice president for finance & administration and treasurer, sent the following message to the College community on Dec. 6. I am writing…
Dec 6, 2016
Lafayette Magazine Now Online
From a cranberry king to a mustached fundraiser, the fall 2016 issue reflects the rich and vibrant fabric of the Lafayette community. Find out how Doug…
Dec 5, 2016
Coach Tavani Steps Down after 17 Seasons
After 17 seasons at the helm of the Lafayette football program, head coach Frank Tavani has announced his retirement. Tavani recently finished his 40th…