Apr 21, 2021
Yesterday’s verdict in Minneapolis
I hope that this verdict is a first step toward healing and mobilizes reforms that penalize and eradicate police violence directed at Black citizens.
News and Announcements
Oct 24, 2019
Lafayette Earns National Recognition for Diversity in Engineering
Lafayette College has been recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) for its commitment to diversity and inclusivity. The ASEE…
Sep 24, 2019
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
To the Campus Community: I write to provide an update on our ongoing efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus, and to identify the…
May 1, 2018
Preferred First Name Change Request
To foster an environment that is inclusive and that encourages self-expression, Lafayette College has established a policy whereby any College community…
May 16, 2017
Student Support Task Force Recommendations
In February 2016, the Board of Trustees approved a new strategic direction—Affordability through Distinction and Growth – which includes growing the…
Mar 1, 2017
Our Support for the LGBTQ Community
President Alison Byerly sent the following message to the campus community Feb. 27. I wanted to take a moment to reaffirm our commitment to the LGBTQ community…
Feb 8, 2017
Response to the Executive Order on Immigration
Provost Abu Turab Rizvi sent the following message to the campus community on Feb. 8, 2017. Members of the Lafayette Community, As a result of the January…
Feb 7, 2017
New Perspectives on Diversity Education
It’s easy to see the value of a more diverse student body. People from a variety of backgrounds enrich the academic environment and bring different perspectives…
Jan 29, 2017
President Byerly Issues Statement on Executive Order to Ban Refugees and Immigrants
President Alison Byerly sent the following message to the campus community on Jan. 29. Dear Members of the Campus Community, I know that many are concerned…
Nov 22, 2016
Supporting Our Undocumented Students
President Alison Byerly sent the following message to the college community Nov. 22. I am following up on my note sent to you last week (“Our Values…