Feb 2, 2020
In the Media: The President’s Challenge
The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights The President’s Challenge and the great lengths President Alison Byerly goes to each year in order to raise money…
Presidential News
Jan 27, 2020
Welcome Back Update on Strategic College Initiatives
Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues: Welcome back! I hope that you all had a restful holiday break and a productive Interim. This last weekend saw both the…
Nov 25, 2019
Addressing the Climate Crisis
Lafayette College joined other higher education institutions and businesses in Pennsylvania to urge state leaders to prioritize policies that will accelerate…
Nov 7, 2019
Private Colleges Have Huge Impact on Lehigh Valley
Six area college presidents explain how "independent, nonprofit colleges and universities are a vital part of the Lehigh Valley economy."
Nov 6, 2019
Increasing Access to High-Quality Education
President Alison Byerly spoke with the American Talent Initiative about Lafayette's efforts to grow its financial aid budget to support increased socioeconomic…
Nov 1, 2019
President’s Spooky Halloween House
Students dared to visit the president's house on Halloween night, where they were treated with snacks and conversation. (PHOTOS)
Oct 16, 2019
Dedication: Kirby Art Study Center
Eight members of the Kirby family were on hand for the dedication and reception for Kirby Art Study Center in Williams Center for the Arts
Oct 8, 2019
Lafayette Joins Amicus Brief in Support of DACA
Dear Members of the Lafayette Community, Last week, Lafayette College joined 165 other colleges and universities in an amicus brief in support of Deferred…
Sep 30, 2019
Awarding More Need-Based Aid
The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes President Alison Byerly in an article published today about colleges’ heightened competition for students as the number…
Sep 24, 2019
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
To the Campus Community: I write to provide an update on our ongoing efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus, and to identify the…