May 23, 2017
Highlights from Commencement 2017
A video captures all the emotions of the day.
News & Features
May 21, 2017
Biographer Ron Chernow Gives Commencement Address
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow gave the keynote address at Lafayette’s 182nd Commencement. Listen to his speech:
May 21, 2017
President Byerly Gives Farewell Remarks to Class of 2017
President Alison Byerly presented her farewell remarks to graduating seniors at Lafayette’s 182nd Commencement. Listen to her speech: The text of her speech:…
May 21, 2017
Commencement 2017 Photos
Lafayette celebrated its 182nd Commencement on May 20. View photos from throughout the day. View hundreds of Commencement images on Flickr. Shared Moments…
May 20, 2017
Pepper Prize Winner Valerie Melson ’17 Addresses Class
Valerie Melson ’17, selected by the campus community as the recipient of the George Wharton Pepper Prize, gave a speech at Lafayette’s 182nd Commencement…
May 20, 2017
Chernow, Dorflinger ’75, Ghasemi, and Monk Receive Honorary Degrees
President Alison Byerly awarded honorary degrees at Lafayette’s 182nd Commencement to Ron Chernow, award-winning biographer; Laneta Dorflinger ’75…
May 19, 2017
Packing Four Years of Memories
I would give anything to be back on that track, dripping in sweat, with my teammates patting me on the back and cheering me on until that finish line was…
May 16, 2017
Lafayette Will Celebrate 182nd Commencement Saturday
Lafayette will grant 606 degrees to 590 members of the Class of 2017 during the College’s 182nd Commencement this Saturday. The ceremony will be streamed…
May 16, 2017
Retiring Trustees George Jenkins ’74 and Bruce Maggin ’65 Elected to Emeritus Status
Retiring Lafayette trustees George Jenkins ’74 and Bruce Maggin ’65 have been elected to emeritus status, and their service will be recognized at Saturday…
May 16, 2017
Four Will Receive Honorary Degrees at Commencement
Lafayette will award honorary degrees at Commencement on Saturday to Ron Chernow, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer (Doctor of Letters); Laneta Dorflinger…