July 15

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University News & Stories

Jonathan Kent ’04 Will Lead Enrollment at His Alma Mater Following a national search that drew a highly competitive pool of candidates, St. Lawrence University is welcoming back one of its own. Jonathan Kent ’04 returned to his alma mater to begin his new role as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid on July 7.

Campus Barbecues Make Summer Wednesdays Sizzle For at least the last 15 years, every Wednesday over the summer at noon the smell of grilled burgers and hot dogs attracts students, faculty, and staff remaining on campus for a communal barbecue outside Johnson Hall of Science.

St. Lawrence's Special Collections Featured in The Wall Street Journal St. Lawrence University’s Owen D. Young Library Special Collections received national attention in a recent Wall Street Journal article titled “The Ultimate American Summer Adventure: Exploring the Adirondacks by Canoe."

Alumni in Action-July 15, 2025 Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni recognized for business leadership, and leading top universities and corporations in communications and marketing.

Faculty Focus-July 15, 2025 Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published articles in high-impact journals, were invited to be distinguished speakers, edited groundbreaking books, and wrote op-eds on timely and important topics.

Social Media

Kayaking for ~Summer Research~ 🛶 🌱 Research isn’t always done in a lab. For University Fellow Peyton Robbins ’26, it’s done in a kayak. He’s working with Professor of Biology Brad Baldwin this summer to explore how invasive water chestnuts affect North Country ecosystems. The work may be serious, but the commentary? Not so much. Follow Peyton along on the St. Lawrence Instagram page!

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