Jan 9, 2026
Prof. Casey Schmidt earns Kaufman research grant
Biology Prof. Casey Schmidt wins Kaufman Integrated Research-Education grant, supporting her study of histones and opening valuable opportunities for her…
Faculty Research
Nov 18, 2025
Prof. Melissa Gordon ’11 earns distinguished Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
Unrestricted research grant of $75,000 will support her polymer work and provide opportunities for Lafayette students to experience hands-on, graduate-level…
Nov 11, 2025
Testing the waters
Prof. Kelleher's water temperature research will have important implications for aquatic and riverine habitat, hydrology, and human recreation.
Mar 5, 2025
New research sheds negative light on Daylight Saving Time
In co-authored research paper, Prof. Susan Averett finds DST and artificial time zones cause circadian misalignment.
Nov 21, 2024
CEOs who hunt and fish less likely to be environmentally friendly, study shows
Prof. Steve Swidler and his research colleagues examine how corporate leaders make strategic decisions and implement ideas.
Nov 8, 2024
Prof. Michael Feola releases new book, The Rage of Replacement
Prof. Michael Feola's new book was published July 30.
Feb 23, 2024
The Lion’s Ear
With viols, lutes, harpsichord, recorders, and voice, La Morra will celebrate its work with Prof. Anthony Cummings and bring Pope Leo X's music back to…
Jan 9, 2024
Prof. Matt Larsen’s research shows charter schools create more competition
As part of his postdoctoral work, Matt Larsen, associate professor of economics, examines the effects of competition among New Orleans charter schools…
Sep 14, 2023
Prof. Christian Lopez receives NSF grant
Lafayette's Prof. Christian Lopez receives NSF grant to fund his research using gamification and machine learning to support STEM education.
Aug 7, 2023
Physics Prof. Brooks Thomas receives NSF grant
Prof. Brooks Thomas has received a $150,000 National Science Foundation grant to support his theoretical particle physics and cosmology research.