Summer 2024
Since many alumni enjoy spending summers exploring and traveling, it’s fitting that this issue has a number of stories that highlight the College’s global reach. “Off the grid” is about a rare Brazilian island with strong Lafayette ties. With the help of Mark Lebl ’94, who lives in Brazil, faculty and students recently traveled to the “Ilha dos Arvoredos” to learn about sustainability and deploy engineering ideas. While Prof. Dave Brandes was busy taking measurements on site, he also graciously took photos for the story. Another feature, “Of the first order,” recognizes the wide-ranging achievements of women in Lafayette’s Class of 1974. “In All the World,” a section devoted to alumni, shares news about Amanda Magadan Golini ’17, co-captain of the U.S. Olympic field hockey team, who is competing in the same stadium in Paris where a Pard sprinter took gold 100 years ago. Finally, in the Q&A with Natalie Beckford ’24, read about how the Payne Fellow saw the world at a young age and is aiming to take her career as far as possible after earning a master’s degree in international relations.-
2024 Goldwater Scholars
College scholars recognized for research in natural sciences and mathematics.
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A world of good
Natalie Beckford ’24, the College’s first Payne Fellow, is passionate about public service and international affairs.
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Almost alumni
In the countdown to graduation, Lafayette’s senior class takes in the moments before a long-awaited ceremony.
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Ballpark figures
During a March softball game, outfielder Mary Grace O’Neill ’25 set a new single-season Lafayette record with 21 stolen bases. (She passed Barb Matase ’84 and Linda Falcone Armour ’89, who had 20 stolen bases…
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Being the best candidate
Career-minded Rebecca Wuhl ’01 knows how to make job applications stand out.
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Blindsided
A documentary produced by Rebecca Mulford for CNN was nominated for an Emmy in the 45th annual Sports Emmy Award Competition.
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Breaking ground on new Wallach Sports Center
Construction is underway for the new 21,900-square-foot Wallach Sports Performance and Lacrosse Center at Metzgar Fields Complex.
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Collective endeavors
Through innovative work on several engineering projects, Remy Oktay ’24 has redefined the typical learning experience.
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English Club
Lafayette’s oldest student club has come back to life after being dormant for nearly five years.
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Exploring the STEM gap
In new book, Profs. Armstrong and Averett examine economic inequities in STEM.
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Gourmet guidance
Food writer Kathleen Squires ’88 talks summer ingredients, restaurant trends, and her favorite Easton eateries.
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Growing interest in astronomy
Lafayette College sees growing interest in astronomy, with expanded class offerings and telescope nights led by Prof. Stephanie Douglas.
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Lafayette introduces new provost
Laura McGrane, a seasoned academic leader with over 20 years of experience, has been appointed as the new provost and professor of English. She began her term in July, succeeding John Meier.
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Local outreach
A number of Lafayette classes participated in outreach events to local schools in the spring.
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Making way for wellness
Four years after the advent of the pandemic, mental health issues persist, but sports psychologist Jarrod Spencer ’96 says we’re opening up about it more than ever before, and that’s a good thing.
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Marquis Olympian
Celebrating the memory of Olympian Al LeConey, Class of 1923, who made history in Paris a century ago.
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McCartney Street Housing
Some students arriving in August will be moving into the second phase of McCartney Street housing, which opens its doors after being under construction since the spring of 2023.
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Of the First Order
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1974, the first fully coed graduating class at Lafayette, a look at some of the deep-rooted stories and lasting professional achievements making up the College’s…
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Off the grid
In the pursuit of a fully sustainable island, the College is helping to carry out the extraordinary vision of an engineer and environmentalist who graduated from Lafayette a century ago.
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Open access
A new hike-bike trail better connects the longtime escarpment between Lafayette and City of Easton.
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Open for business
More space and modern rooms define the new Simon Center for Economics and Business.
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Pard pride
A new tradition was born during Commencement weekend, as the historic Northampton Street Bridge lit up to celebrate the neighboring graduates in Easton.
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Real estate revival
Rex Ahene, professor emeritus of economics, pauses retirement to lead a Dyer Center seminar.
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The generative generation
How Lafayette Faculty Are Tackling The Weighty Ethical And Educational Questions Raised By The Latest Wave Of Artificial Intelligence.
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Who was Fernando Lee?
The environmentalist and mechanical engineer created a fully sustainable island while holding a long and esteemed career.
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Win for the waterways
An Easton-owned dam on Bushkill Drive was demolished, ridding the local waterways of its third and final dam that was previously used for old mills.
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Working in tandem
Jared Mast ’04 catches up with President Nicole Hurd at the Easton Public Market to talk about the College’s evolving relationship with the city.
