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Sustainability

Off the grid

The College is helping to carry out the extraordinary vision of an engineer and environmentalist who graduated from Lafayette a century ago.

By Amy Downey

Technology

The generative generation

Lafayette faculty on the weighty ethical and educational questions raised by the latest wave of artificial intelligence.

By Robert J. Bliwise ’76

Alumni

Of the first order

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1974, a look at some of the deep-rooted stories and lasting achievements of the College’s first females.

By Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis

Stay Connected With Classmates!

Visit classnotes.lafayette.edu to share your accomplishments, news, and photos. Alumni updates that are submitted online
will also be considered for inclusion in the next issue of Lafayette magazine.

Big Ideas

Real Estate

Real estate revival

Rex Ahene, professor emeritus of economics, pauses retirement to lead a Dyer Center seminar.

By Bryan Hay

Books

Exploring the STEM gap

In new book, Profs. Armstrong and Averett examine economic inequities in STEM.

By Bryan Hay

Physics

Astronomy interest

The capacity, and curiosity, to observe and understand the universe is growing around the world—and on campus.

By Amy Downey

On The HIll

Check this

Lafayette alumni share their latest work.
Lehigh Valley arts survey looking for feedback

The Arts at Lafayette has partnered on a regional patron survey and wants your help!
New tradition unlocked

The Cord and Sword Ceremony is a new spring tradition for Pepper Prize finalists.
The Marquis opens

The Marquis, a luxury apartment community, has opened in downtown Easton.

“I never saw myself as a rote engineer. I always saw myself as someone with an understanding of engineering and the ability to apply it to any problem.”

Remy Oktay

Engineering, 2024

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Expert Advice

Food

Gourmet guidance

Food writer Kathleen Squires ’88 talks summer ingredients, restaurant trends, and her favorite Easton eateries.

By Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme

Wellness

Making way for wellness

Advice from sports psychologist Jarrod Spencer ’96, who says we’re opening up about mental health issues more than ever before.

By Chris Quirk

Business

Being the best candidate

Career-minded Rebecca Wuhl ’01 knows how to make job applications stand out.

By Madeline Marriott ’24

Profiles

Profiling the wonderful and talented humans that make Lafayette special

With a passion for public service and international affairs, Natalie Beckford ’24 is the college’s first Payne Fellow.
Jared Mast ’04, executive director of the Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP), catches up with President Nicole Hurd at the Easton Public Market to talk about the College’s evolving relationship with the city.
Return of the Olympics this summer brings back the memory of Al LeConey, Class of 1923, who made history in Paris a century ago.