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Apr 7, 2026
Bill Nye: Engineer, educator, and entertainer
2026 Founders’ Day Speaker brought his perfect balance of education and entertainment to Lafayette

Apr 6, 2026
Historian and author Friederike Baer to present Max Kade Distinguished Lecture
On April 15, author and historian of the American Revolution Friederike Baer will deliver this year’s Max Kade Distinguished Lecture

Feb 27, 2026
Author, Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks to deliver keynote speech at Lafayette’s 191st Commencement
One of the world’s leading experts on happiness, Brooks travels the world to teach others how to build a fulfilling life
Past Distinguished Speakers
To stimulate thought, discussion, and engagement, Lafayette College presents an intellectually diverse program that brings the community face to face with notable thinkers and leaders throughout each academic year. Below is a list of some of our distinguished speakers.





















