Jul 14, 2023
Finding her ‘why’ by asking ‘why not?’
As she discovers her passions as a first-gen student at Lafayette, Mariama Bah '24 is redefining what the term means to her.
Student Profiles
Jun 7, 2023
Meet the 2023 valedictorians
Congratulations to these 15 academic stars, who are poised to take on the world and make a difference across a gamut of professional fields.
Jun 7, 2023
Meet the valedictorians: Ry Stratton ’23
‘...There are two primary ways to flourish at Lafayette: You can grow wide branches or you can grow deep roots.’
Jun 7, 2023
Meet the valedictorians: Renee Soika ’23
‘Lafayette gave me the opportunity to get to know people with diverse cultures and experiences.’
Jun 7, 2023
Meet the valedictorians: Makayla Schmid ’23
‘Take the classes that inspire and challenge you, join the clubs that make you feel the happiest, and find the friends that will always be there for…
Jun 7, 2023
Meet the valedictorians: Devin Rosmarin ’23
‘I can confidently say that Lafayette has provided me with friends for life, and I am immensely grateful for that.’
Jun 7, 2023
Meet the valedictorians: Mujtaba Pal ’23
‘I traveled across the world to come with two suitcases and a lot of hope, and I left with those same two suitcases, full of memories and beautiful moments…
Jun 7, 2023
Meet the valedictorians: Maya Nylund ’23
‘I chose to attend the college that I felt had chosen me, and I cannot imagine a more rewarding college experience. I feel so blessed that Lafayette…
Jun 7, 2023
Meet the valedictorians: Charlie Mirsky ’23
‘Throughout my time at Lafayette, I learned time and time again the importance of building out my personal narrative.’
Jun 7, 2023
Meet the valedictorians: Claire Liu ’23
‘At Lafayette I learned how the relationships we build with the people around us are our most precious possessions.’