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Sep 23, 2025 · With more than 50 majors, Lafayette’s interdisciplinary curriculum encourages students to connect ideas across different fields of study, from liberal arts to engineering.

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Feb 4, 2026 · Lafayette College has the largest single repository of letters written and sent by the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington, reflecting the special bond they shared. | Photo …

Aug 29, 2025 · This collection consists of letters written by Lafayette to George Washington, donated to the College by Mrs. Helen Fahnestock Hubbard of New York. These letters had been returned to …

Lafayette was a political prisoner in Austria and Prussia from 1792-97 after fleeing radical revolutionaries in France until Napoleon Bonaparte arranged for his release.

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Mar 18, 2025 · After the program, Root took time to discuss how Lafayette is helping advance literacy in mathematics. “We’re continually revising our curriculum and trying to create a major that is more …

What was it about the Marquis de Lafayette that made him a college’s namesake—and a character in a hit Broadway musical? A decade or so ago, Daveed Diggs was aware that Lafayette was a key …

Mar 28, 2025 · “Celebrating AAPI Month at Lafayette and beyond is important because it shines a light on the diverse cultures and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders—things that often …