Aug 1, 2014
Celebrating the Lafayette Family
More than 550 named scholarships that are part of the permanent endowment or funded through annual gifts reflect the generosity of alumni and friends.
Celebrating Your Impact
The support of thousands of alumni, parents, and friends is propelling the Live Connected, Lead Change campaign toward its goal of $400 million to build on and connect the College’s strengths, solidify its standing among the nation’s most outstanding undergraduate institutions, and position it for future success.
Your investment in Lafayette is supporting transformative learning experiences in and out of the classroom, fueling student and faculty creativity and achievement, bringing the campus together in new ways, creating dynamic facilities, and advancing a bold strategy to enhance the College’s affordability and distinctiveness by growing the student body and faculty.
Here are some examples of the campaign’s far-reaching impact.
Feb 25, 2014
Unrivaled Venue
The F.M. Kirby Foundation funds a $1.7 million renovation of the Kirby Sports Center Arena.
Nov 12, 2013
Lafayette Receives $450,000 Grant from Mellon Foundation to Bring Choreographers to Area Colleges
The initiative advances Lafayette's goal of strengthening programs in the arts across the campus and the curriculum.
Nov 8, 2013
Changing Horizons
Mentoring, interdisciplinary research, and a modeling-based approach to solving problems - made possible by an $800,000 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical…
Oct 11, 2013
Making a Difference
The Buck family's support of Lafayette is far-reaching.
Aug 16, 2013
Lafayette Explores Digital Humanities with Mellon Foundation Support
Fostering innovation in teaching and learning is a key goal of the $400 million Live Connected, Lead Change campaign.
Aug 2, 2013
Athletics: Head Football Coach Position Endowed
The F.M. Kirby Foundation's donation of $2 million to endow the position in honor of Fred M. Kirby II '42 carries on a legacy of extraordinary service…
Jul 11, 2013
New College Theater Will be Named for Daniel and Sandra Weiss
A donation by the Board of Trustees honors the couple's service to the College and community.
Jun 11, 2013
Ahart Family Arts Plaza Dedicated during Reunion Weekend
Named in honor of Edward W. Ahart '69 and Catherine Ahart P'97 '03, the plaza is a signature space at the expanding Williams Arts Campus.
May 28, 2013
Photo Gallery: Lafayette Dedicates Renovated Quad
The College honors Carl G. Jr '67 and Deborah Anderson and many others whose generosity made possible a dramatic transformation of the central campus.