On March 9, 1826, Pennsylvania Governor John Andrew Shulze signed the charter officially establishing Lafayette College. This action set in motion, over our 195 year history, a trajectory for our success highlighted by the many students who have become change-makers for the world.

Join President Alison Byerly and the Lafayette community for a very special Wine 3/9 celebration. Our evening will feature a presentation on the history of Lafayette’s founding by Thomas Lannon, Director of Special Collections and Archives. Wine 3/9 would not be complete without a toast to Lafayette’s past, present and future.

Bring The Best

The best undergraduate colleges admit the very best students, period, without considering their ability to pay. Gifts to The President’s Challenge for Financial Aid will strengthen our ability to bring the most qualified students to Lafayette, no matter what.

In 2017, President Alison Byerly launched the President’s Challenge. Wine 3/9 is our chance to rally the Lafayette community to support financial aid. Follow along before and during the Challenge, which officially launches on March 9 at Bring the Best today!