May 16

News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

University News & Stories

Laurentians to Receive Honorary Degrees In recognition of their exemplary accomplishments and steadfast commitment to St. Lawrence University, President Emeritus William L. Fox. ’75, Lynn Smith Fox, and Grant H. Cornwell Jr. ’79 will be presented with honorary degrees during this year’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22.

McNair Scholar Selected for National Science Foundation Fellowship Following a competitive nationwide search, Anuva Anannya ’22 has been selected for the 2022 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, making her the first St. Lawrence McNair Scholar to receive the prestigious award that will fund her research-based master's and doctoral degrees at an accredited U.S. institution of her choice.

Alumni in Action-May 2022 Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for earning distinguished awards, advocating for Indigenous people, unveiling artwork, and persevering during unprecedented times.

Spring 2022 Magazine Now Online Laurentian stories and wellness strategies are highlighted in the latest issue of St. Lawrence magazine now available online. View the Spring 2022 magazine.

News from Around Campus

Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program Celebrates First Cohort, Cords Seniors The Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program, which began in fall 2021, recognized graduating students during a cording ceremony and welcomed 12 new students

Liberal Arts in New York City: 2021-2022 Outcomes Several students who participated in the Liberal Arts in New York City program successfully secured full-time employment and internships thanks to the strong connections they built.

Students Inducted into Physics Honorary Society Four students were inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma, an honor society recognizing students' outstanding scholarship in physics.

Physics Majors Present Results of Senior Research Several physics majors presented the results of their year-long Senior Year Experience research projects.

Events

Lost and Found: A&AH Senior Year Exhibition Fri, Apr 29 - All day Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Celebrate members of the Class of 2022 during the final week of the "Lost and Found" is a Senior Year Experience exhibition. This collection of artwork focuses on self-discovery and self-reflection and that was created at the edge of the precipice before true adulthood and a transitory state that can be simultaneously confusing, frightening, and exciting.

Commencement Weekend 2022 Fri, May 20 - All day Congratulations St. Lawrence Class of 2022! The St. Lawrence community will come together in a campus-wide celebration of the graduating class beginning Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22. A livestream of the commencement ceremony will begin Sunday, May 22 at 9:50 a.m.

Athletics

Saints Lacrosse End Seasons at NCAAs; Scarlet and Brown Earn All-League Honors After a record-breaking season and first NCAA appearance in over three decades, Saints Women’s Lacrosse concluded its spring season during a second-round matchup against Tufts. The No. 10 Saints Men’s Lacrosse defeated Cortland 15-14 in the second round of the NCAA tournament but fell to Bowdin in the third round. This week, the men’s and women’s track and field teams will head to Pennsylvania to compete in the All-Atlantic Region Track and Field Conference. In recognition of their stellar spring sports performances, several members of the Scarlet and Brown earned All-League Honors. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Spring Student-Athletes Earn Liberty League All-Academic Honors A total of 109 St. Lawrence spring sport student-athletes earned Liberty League All-Academic honors, recognizing their all-star performances in the classroom. To be recognized as a member of the All-Academic Team a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.30.

Social Media

A Look Back at Spring 2022 As the St. Lawrence community comes together to celebrate the Class of 2022, take a look back at everything our students have accomplished this semester. From beloved campus favorites like Springfest and Folkfest to the return of traditions like Festival Day and Moving-Up Day, and so much more. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook account.

News Digest is a weekly compilation of the news releases and Web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Monday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form or by contacting  Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.