News Digest: June 4, 2025
June 4
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University News & Stories
New Cybersecurity Major at St. Lawrence University Prepares Students for a Complex Digital WorldSt. Lawrence University has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science degree in cybersecurity, a technically rigorous and interdisciplinary program developed to meet the fast-growing demand for cybersecurity professionals who are well-rounded problem-solvers ready to tackle complex cyber threats with both deep technical expertise and ethical reasoning. |
Alumni Light Up Campus at Reunion Weekend 2025More than 800 alumni returned to campus last week to participate in St. Lawrence’s 2025 Reunion Weekend, which welcomed Laurentians celebrating their first, fifth, 30th, 50th, and Honor Guard classes milestones. |
St. Lawrence Board of Trustees Elects Five New MembersThe St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome three new members for six-year terms: Taylor Castator ’15, Grant H. Cornwell ’79, and Christopher P. Yoshida ’00. The board is also delighted to welcome young alumni Oscar Acevedo ’19 and Sarah Evarts ’17 as McCurdy-Sprague trustees, with a term of four years. Our new members begin their service on June 1. |
Faculty Focus-June 3, 2025Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty won prestigious awards, published impactful publications, and gave speeches at cutting-edge conferences. |
News from Around Campus
A Magnificent May for the MCSS Department!The Department of Math, Computer Science, and Statistics had an incredible May, and we'd like to share some of their accomplishments. |
Five Alumni to Receive 2025 Awards from Alumni Executive CouncilSt. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that John M. Greenwood '75, P'13, Katherine Kretow Eyre '78, and Jack '11 and Emily Tulip Droppa '09 will receive Alumni Citations for their dedication and service to the Laurentian Community, while Mary Jane Potter '75 will receive the Sol Feinstone Award for Humanitarian Service. |
George '25 Presents Results of Spring Semester ResearchDaniel George '25 presented the results of his Senior Year Experience research project to faculty from the Physics department. |
Social Media
Reliving Memories at Reunion 2025 ❤️🤎Reunion Weekend brings back more than just memories; it brings you home. Last weekend, more than 800 alumni revisited familiar spaces on campus and connected with old friends and new. Reunion Weekend is a good reminder that while time passes, some connections never fade. Relive those memories on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
In Memory
On May 30, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Janet Collins '63, a St. Lawrence alumna and former member of the University Advancement staff. Remembered for her exacting attention to detail and her ability to make friends wherever she went, Janet embodied the values of service and community. Read the President's full message here. |
News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.
