Aug 21, 2024
New academic building and student housing open for fall
William E. Simon Center for Economics and Business and McCartney II are among the campus enhancements greeting Lafayette community this fall.
Policy Studies
Aug 14, 2024
In the media: Prof. Hutchinson featured in Washington Post about his work in Jamaica with Kamala Harris’s father
Prof. Gladstone “Fluney” Hutchinson is featured in an Aug. 13 Washington Post article about how he worked with Vice President Kamala Harris's father…
Jul 22, 2024
From West Baltimore to Riyadh, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 makes his mark
With his Lafayette degree in computer science and minor in economics, Al-Motaery says his interdisciplinary background at Lafayette has been a valuable…
Apr 8, 2024
Students highlight Lafayette alumni who changed the world in PBS documentary
Policy studies students help produce documentary about eight alums.
May 30, 2023
Prof. Mark Crain included in 2023 edition of Best Scientists in Political Science
Prof. Mark Crain is included in the 2023 edition of Best Scientists in Political Science.
Oct 26, 2022
Student-produced PBS program on midterms and political discourse starts Friday
Shifting Democracy series on PBS39, produced by Lafayette College students, explores political discourse and other key issues surrounding midterm elections…
Jun 16, 2022
Prof. Mark Crain recognized as top law and political science scientist
Professor of political economy and chair of policy studies is included on Research.com’s 2022 ranking of leading scientists in law and political science…
Jun 14, 2022
Connected Classrooms helps elementary students answer life’s big questions
Long-running Lafayette program that provides hands-on learning to Easton elementary students expands to reach additional grade levels and new subject areas…
Jun 9, 2022
Alumni, trustees share stories in student-produced podcast
Second installment of Past, Present and Future podcast series features Lafayette alumni sharing their career journeys and reflecting on their Lafayette…
May 28, 2022
Meet the valedictorians: Hannah Spitzer ’22
Policy studies major plans to pursue a master's degree in social work and a career as a psychotherapist: "I will do everything I can to take every privilege…