Presidential News

Jun 18, 2019

Reunited, and It Feels So Good

Members of the classes of 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014 gathered June 7-9 to reconnect with old friends…

May 30, 2019

A Year of Extraordinary Accomplishments

The beautiful weather and jubilant mood at last Saturday’s commencement seemed a fitting end to a year of extraordinary accomplishments for Lafayette:…

May 28, 2019

President Alison Byerly’s Commencement Speech

Lafayette President Alison Byerly gave a speech at the College's 184th Commencement Saturday.

Apr 29, 2019

Our Support for All Faith Communities

To the College Community: The spring semester should be a time of celebration for people of many faiths in our community. Last Sunday was Easter, the culmination…

Apr 15, 2019

Forbes Interviews President Alison Byerly

President Alison Byerly shared insights about her leadership role and her goals for the College in a recent interview with Forbes. Byerly discussed her…

Feb 25, 2019

A Path Toward Carbon Neutrality

To the Lafayette Community: I am delighted to announce that the Lafayette College Climate Action Plan 2.0 was approved by the Board of Trustees at their…

Feb 12, 2019

Joe Maddon ’76 Vs. President Alison Byerly

See who won in a series of baseball contests between President Alison Byerly and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon '76

Jan 24, 2019

Provost Rizvi concludes his service

To the College Community: I write to acknowledge with regret Provost Abu Rizvi’s decision to conclude his service as Provost at the end of the 2018-19…

Dec 15, 2018

Federal Authorities Charge Alaska Man with Last May’s Threats to Campus

To the Lafayette Community: I am writing to let you know that federal authorities have charged a man in Anchorage, Alaska, with perpetrating last May’s…