“Nicole Hurd is uniquely positioned to collaboratively build and implement a DEIJ plan for Lafayette College that will bring us into the 21st century and prepare us for the future.”
Members of the presidential search committee share excitement for Nicole Hurd's leadership
“Nicole Hurd is uniquely positioned to collaboratively build and implement a DEIJ plan for Lafayette College that will bring us into the 21st century and prepare us for the future.”
“I am excited about Nicole joining the Lafayette community because she is a great fit for the College. Not only will she connect well with our students and alumni, but she is also the kind of inclusive leader who will work well with the faculty and Board of Trustees in our system of shared governance.”
“I am excited to have Nicole join us. Her values-driven leadership, passion for education and opportunity for all students, and focus on inclusivity hold the potential to bring us together as a campus in ways we haven’t seen in the past. Her background proves that she has the ability to lead Lafayette into our next phase and bring national attention to us. Our students, faculty, and staff are amazing; under her leadership, innovation, and process-driven focus, we will become a finely tuned machine capable of more than we can dream.”
“Nicole is an inspirational, passionate, and visionary leader with a proven track record in leading an organization to deliver on its mission. I look forward to seeing how Nicole will leverage her experience and lead our community in support of making Lafayette even stronger.”
“Nicole is a leader with bold vision and offers a unique and highly compelling perspective on the state of higher education. She was able to demonstrate an appreciation of where we’ve been and all that we’ve accomplished as an institution and as a community, while presenting an inspiring vision as to what is possible for the Lafayette of tomorrow. I have no doubt she will capture the hearts and minds of all of our stakeholders just as she did so readily with the members of our search committee.”
“Nicole is a visionary who is driven and enthusiastic, but most importantly she is passionate about connecting with students and improving their Lafayette experience by providing them with a diverse and inclusive learning environment.”
“Nicole has the personality and presence that undoubtedly will make all members of the Lafayette community feel engaged and connected as part of the ongoing goal of ensuring that Lafayette remains one of the preeminent higher education institutions in this country.”
“I appreciate Nicole’s deep commitment to expanding access to higher education and helping students thrive. She understands that it’s not simply about opening more doors, but about what’s waiting when you come through those doors: intentionally building a community that enables all of its members to flourish. Her genuine warmth and desire to connect and collaborate come through in every conversation.”
“Nicole has literally changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of students through her work at College Advising Corps. Just imagine what she can do for the students of Lafayette College.”
“As a deeply committed advocate for opportunity and access for students, we are delighted that Nicole Hurd is joining the Lafayette College family and sharing her leadership and innovative spirit with our community.”