St. Lawrence Magazine

Spring 2025

The Exponential Power of Laurentians

President Morris reflects on the power of the Alumni Network.

St. Lawrence Receives $1.5 Million Gift to Endow a Full Scholarship for Middle-Class North Country Students

The Edward John Noble Foundation has made a $1.5 million gift to St. Lawrence University to endow a comprehensive scholarship for middle-class students from the North Country.

Our Network at Work

Laurentians have a knack for showing up for each other. Ranked among the top alumni networks in the country, our extended community spans industries, continents, and generations, united by a deep commitment to helping one another succeed.

Dining Services Staff Savor Cooking Competition Success

Four staff members from St. Lawrence’s Dining Services took home the bronze earlier this month at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Conference and competition hosted by Skidmore College.  

Major Gift Endows St. Lawrence University Head Football Coach Position in Memory of Steve Munn ’64

The St. Lawrence University Head Football Coach is now an endowed position thanks to a $1.5 million gift from the Munn family in memory of Steve Munn ’64.

Triple Win: Coaches—and Friends—Reach Career Milestones Together

It might be cliché to say it takes a village, but that’s the reason three Saints coaches—each of whom are friends off the field, raised their families near campus, and had kids attend St. Lawrence—reached career milestones in their respective sports this past year.

SLU Connect Turns 10

Ten years ago, a bold idea took shape in Washington, D.C.—what if students could tap into the power of the Laurentian network beyond campus, exploring careers firsthand with the help of alumni, parents, and friends of the University?

Sustaining Saints: Serious About Connections and Sergi's

For Madison Wilcox Shifley ’14, being a Laurentian is a lifelong bond that has shaped her career, friendships, and even her wedding menu (hello, Sergi’s delivery!).

St. Lawrence University Receives Transformative $5 Million Legacy Gift from John Crowley '76

St. Lawrence University is grateful to announce a $5 million unrestricted legacy gift from John Crowley ’76, a milestone in his enduring connection to his alma mater that will support the University’s highest priorities. 

Five Former Saints Football Players Engineer Their Futures

Balancing athletics and academics is no small feat, but five former Saints football players are proving they can tackle both.

St. Lawrence Community Mobilizes to Help Injured Raptors Soar Again 

At the VCA North Country Animal Hospital in Watertown, a bald eagle thrashed in its cage, its piercing gaze sharp enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. But Debra Mousaw, St. Lawrence University’s director of human resources, stood unfazed. 

Opportunity and Friendship Inspire Reed Family’s Giving

During their time at St. Lawrence in the 1980s, John Reed ’85, P’16 and Leslie Reed ’87, P’16 built close friendships and a deep sense of community that have remained with them long after graduation. The couple has a well-established record of generous and thoughtful giving, often in memory of dear  St. Lawrence friends, such as their creation of the Caroline “Cammy” Mook ’87 Memorial Scholarship.