Through the generosity of the Freeman Foundation, St. Lawrence University has received a $1,000,000 grant over a four-year period to enhance our Asian Studies program.  The goals of the grant are to increase the knowledge and appreciation of Asia on campus, to strengthen the Asian Studies Program, to facilitate more travel and study abroad for students and faculty, and to increase resources available to educators/students of Asia in St. Lawrence County.

Its objectives fall into four broad categories in which SLU seeks to:

1. increase the number of students enrolling in courses about Asia and majoring/minoring in Asian Studies;
2. increase the number of students studying in Asia and conducting scholarly research in Asia;
3. increase the level of knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Asia in our campus community; and
4. increase the resources and support available to educators and students of Asia, at all education levels, within the North Country.

To achieve these objectives, we have designed a four-year strategic plan whose components include: faculty development; curriculum development; student scholarships and awards to conduct research in Asia; student exchanges; and regional K-16 outreach.

Learn about the Asian Studies Program as a combined major or academic minor.
Read more about the Asian Studies Initiative and study abroad opportunities.