News & Features

Lafayette College again named a top national liberal arts college by ‘U.S. News & World Report’

Lafayette also earns recognition among private schools, for value, and across academic programs

World-class performers to join Bicentennial celebrations

Lafayette College reveals headliners—featuring Emmy, Grammy, Academy Award, and Tony award-winning artists—joining Bicentennial events this fall.

Sep 24, 2026

ChalkFest offers creative outlet for community

McKelvy Scholars welcomed the community Sept. 19 for its annual ChalkFest

Sep 24, 2026

Lafayette rises 20 spots in Washington Monthly’s rankings of colleges for tuition and tax dollars

College ranks #28 in the Northeast and #77 nationally on list measuring access, affordability, outcomes, and community and national service

Sep 23, 2026

Celebrate creativity at four-day Fall Arts Festival at Lafayette

Enjoy film screenings, moonlit performances, live music, and a Community Arts Fair

Sep 23, 2026

Rare book dealer and author Rebecca Romney to deliver Schlueter Lecture

Rare book dealer Rebecca Romney to present 2026 Paul and June Schlueter Lecture on the Art and History of the Book Oct. 15

Sep 23, 2026

Bicentennial Symposium celebrates Lafayette’s rich academic traditions

Two-day event approached the topic of democracy from a variety of perspectives, with talks and presentations from exoert guests and faculty, staff, and…

Sep 22, 2026

Lafayette’s Climate Action Plan 3.0 charts path for future

Lafayette’s mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 is coming into view thanks to an approved update of Lafayette’s Climate Action Plan (CAP)…

Sep 22, 2026

Lafayette College named among 13 members of The Reconciliation League

Sep 21, 2026

Celebrating a Lafayette friendship

Fred Benson III ’59 and Pamela Passman ’83 share a special bond rooted in shared passion for helping Lafayette students

Sep 21, 2026

Panel reunites Lafayette College’s past presidents for leadership discussion

As part of Lafayette College’s Bicentennial celebration, President Nicole Hurd will host a panel discussion featuring all three living past presidents…