The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania. Lafayette College’s Board of Trustees unanimously declared full confidence in college President Nicole Hurd on Friday, two days after the faculty passed a no-confidence motion against her.

Jan 24, 2025 · Lafayette College President Nicole Hurd will face a vote of no confidence from the faculty on Tuesday, two days into the spring semester. A successful vote of no confidence would be a symbolic declaration of the faculty’s loss of faith in Hurd’s leadership. It is believed that Hurd will be the first president in Lafayette’s...

Dec 13, 2024 · The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania. "A Mexican-inspired menu" and "a coffeehouse-style cafe" were phrases Lafayette College used to describe Cinco and Gilbert's Cafe last summer, two then-new dining options on campus that have operated...

The cost of attendance for Lafayette College will increase by 3.5% for the 2025-26 academic year, raising it to $87,318, according to an announcement by college President Nicole Hurd on Monday.

4 days ago · Lafayette College’s most recent strategic plan was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees last December. The plan was approved without faculty endorsement, a move cited in the rationale of a no-confidence motion against college President Nicole Hurd’s leadership passed by the faculty on Tuesday.. In a community-wide email signed by Hurd and Board of Trustees Chairman Bob Sell ‘84 ...

Dec 13, 2024 · The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania. The salad bar and deli area of Marquis Dining Hall was closed for several days to repair drywall and subsequently shut down for a health investigation last week.

Dec 13, 2024 · Lafayette’s class of 2026 is already breaking records, shattering the number of applications received by over one thousand. Lafayette has three ways to apply for admission. Early Decision I, which is due in November, and Early Decision II, offered in January, are both binding and require enrollment if admission is granted. Decisions for regular admission...

Sep 27, 2024 · Lafayette College revealed the first version of its strategic plan at a community-wide town hall on Wednesday, showcasing developing plans to enhance campus life for students, faculty, staff and community members. The strategic plan will be presented at various events in the coming months and finalized by the semester’s end. The plan was created by...

Oct 4, 2024 · The Student Government meeting on Sept. 26 covered the presentation of Lafayette’s strategic plan draft and several administrative announcements. The Sept. 19 minutes were approved despite the meeting being rendered null due to the agenda being posted only six hours before. The bylaws dictate that meetings are only valid if the agenda is publicly posted...

Aug 30, 2024 · Walter Snipes will join Lafayette College as the dean of students on Oct. 1, becoming the first to permanently occupy the position since Brian Samble’s departure from the college last academic year. “I hope to learn, grow, and lead with the amazing Lafayette community as we support students,” Snipes wrote in an email, deferring detailed comment...