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…
Presidential News
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…
Aug 26, 2019
Welcome Back!
To the Lafayette Community: One of the most frequent comments I hear from alumni who return for Reunion each June is that “the campus looks so different…
Aug 8, 2019
Merit-Based Awards Expanded
Lafayette takes pride in partnering with families to invest in the future of its students. That partnership is growing. The College is increasing the size…
Aug 8, 2019
Lafayette Earns Reaccreditation
To the College Community: I am delighted to share the news of the successful conclusion of our reaccreditation process: Lafayette College has been formally…
Aug 5, 2019
John Meier Named Provost
To the College Community: As previously announced, Professor John Meier assumed the role of provost as of July 1. We are fortunate to have a colleague…
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…