Celebrating 2026
Enjoy stories and photo galleries celebrating the Class of 2026 and the end of the academic year at Lafayette.
News & Features
May 15, 2026
What’s next for the Class of 2026: Abdi Kusata
At Lafayette, you are surrounded by people who want to see you succeed, Kusata says.
May 15, 2026
Students and alums awarded as part of NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program
NSF prestigious fellowships are awarded to outstanding students pursuing research-based graduate degrees
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
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.
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 13, 2026
Lafayette College’s Bicentennial Homecoming to feature performance by Darius Rucker
College’s yearlong Bicentennial celebration will end on a high note with performance by Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician in fall…
May 13, 2026
Multitalented entertainer, vocalist, pianist, actor Harry Connick, Jr. to perform at Lafayette Bicentennial Ball
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician and his band will provide a night of entertainment for invited guests Oct. 10
May 12, 2026
What’s next for the Class of 2026
“What’s next for the Class of 2026” is a series that features Lafayette grads—where they’re headed and what inspired their future path