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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Inspired by the desire to honor Marquis de Lafayette and his service to the cause of freedom during the American Revolution, Lafayette College was chartered in 1826 and established with an unwavering …

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Follow Sullivan Trail for approximately 4 miles through a stoplight, past the Lafayette Metzgar Athletic Field Complex and LaFarm, and through 3 more stoplights.

Sep 24, 2024 · Lafayette College named within top schools in the country for career services, financial aid, women in STEM, and more in updated rankings In multiple recent rankings from national …

Chartered in 1826, Lafayette College is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education. Students are engaged in a transformative educational experience that bridges the liberal arts, engineering, …

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Features News Pepper Prize 2026 nominations/application now open! Members of the Lafayette community may submit nominations for the Pepper Prize, a coveted award given to a senior who …

The spelling was formalized to Lafayette in 1876 by William Cassidy Cattell, president of Lafayette from 1863-83, based on the spelling used by Lafayette in his own signature.