President Nicole Hurd

Nicole Hurd, Ph.D., a leader in expanding college access for excellent students of all backgrounds, is the 18th President of Lafayette College.

Meet our 18th President

Nicole F. Hurd

Biography

She founded the nation’s largest college access program. Learn more about President Hurd and her passion for student opportunity.

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Video Series

Need a Lift?

Join President Hurd for big-hearted, uplifting conversations in a tiny car.

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Becoming Lafayette

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All Recent News

Feb 20, 2025

Announcing Lafayette’s new Vice President for Communications and Marketing

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, I am excited to share with you that Kathryn Meier will be joining Lafayette as our new Vice President for Communications…

Jan 31, 2025

Moving Forward Together

President Nicole Hurd shares a message to the Lafayette community.

Jan 8, 2025

Welcoming the New Year

President Hurd reflects on 2024 with a great sense of pride in what we have accomplished as a community and excitement for the opportunities ahead.

Dec 7, 2024

Strategic Planning Board Update

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, With finals approaching next week, we want to begin this update on the Strategic Plan with our very best wishes to our…

Contact Information

President's Office

316 Markle Hall
Easton, Pa. 18042

(610) 330-5200

(610) 330-5700