Celebrating 2026
Enjoy stories and photo galleries celebrating the Class of 2026 and the end of the academic year at Lafayette.
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39 moments from Founders’ Week
The special week-long celebration of all things Lafayette for the Bicentennial year brought fun, history, gratitude, and so much more
May 24, 2026
Lafayette celebrates Class of 2026 at 191st Commencement
Throughout Lafayette College's 191st Commencement ceremony on Sat., May 23, more than 600 graduates were consistently reminded of one thing as they proceeded…
May 24, 2026
Photo galleries: Celebrating the Class of 2026
Enjoy a selection of photographs captured at Commencement, held on the Quad Sat., May 23.
May 24, 2026
Scenes from Lafayette College’s 191st Baccalaureate Service
Enjoy photos and a video from the special ceremony
May 23, 2026
A ceremony for Posse scholars
The annual event celebrated the leaders of NY21 and DC17
May 23, 2026
A celebration of community
Celebrations across campus recognize student connection leading up to Lafayette's 191st Commencement
May 19, 2026
Paying passion forward
During her time at Lafayette, Gia Mazza ’26 never stopped pursuing her own passions and helping others to do the same
May 15, 2026
Celebrating leadership
The annual Hoff Awards recognizes Lafayette community members’ leadership and service
May 14, 2026
What’s next for the Class of 2026: Grace Trautwein
The opportunity to conduct research as undergraduates inspired her next steps and shaped her future
May 13, 2026
Questlove named as entertainment for Lafayette College’s Student Bicentennial Ball
Questlove will headline the Oct. 16 celebration on the Quad
May 7, 2026
Open heart, open mind, open world
2026 George Wharton Pepper Prize recipient Dexter Kennedy ’26 is building a better future for himself and others