News Digest: November 11, 2025
November 11
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University News & Stories
Q&A: Meet Professor Paul GrahamCraig Professor of English Paul Graham '99, better known by students as “PG,” blends his passion for storytelling, teaching, and mentorship into every class he teaches. From guiding first-year students in their academic and personal growth to helping aspiring writers find their voices, his work highlights the power of narrative to connect people and spark change. |
Faculty Focus-November 11, 2025Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published in prestigious journals and media outlets and presented research at renowned conferences. |
Alumni in Action-November 11, 2025Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni recognized for global leadership, helping their communities, and publishing novels. |
News from Around Campus
Recent Acquisition of Akwesasne Mohawk BasketThe Richard F. Brush Art Gallery is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Spirit of Basketmakers; Past and Present, an urn-shaped black ash and sweetgrass basket by Akwesasne Mohawk artist Nanci Ransom, a tradition bearer with more than thirty years of experience. |
What Can You Do With a Degree in Biophysics?Five St. Lawrence biophysics alumni share where they’ve gone, what they’ve built, and why it all started here at SLU. |
Events
"Makin' The Changes" by Modern Band- Launders Underground (NC 001) Formerly known as Improv Lab, Modern Band will play music selections that include covers by The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Little Feat, Wes Montgomery, The Meters, and others, as well as some original compositions by the members. |
Athletics
Saints Celebrate Milestones, Earn WinsLegends of Appleton/Men’s Hockey Centennial: The Saints men’s hockey program celebrates its 100th Anniversary and the 2025 Legends Weekend on November 14-15. Join us in Canton as we honor the legacy of Saints hockey and induct Tom O'Connor '75 and Ray Shero '84 into the Legends of Appleton. Click here for more information. Men’s Soccer: Junior defender Baker Diaz earned All-Liberty League First Team honors. Seniors Ryan Campbell and Jeremy Ogango made the Second Team, and juniors Nicholas Petrone and Gustav Scheibler were named to the Third Team. The Saints placed sixth and qualified for the Liberty League tournament. Women’s Squash: First-year Eboni Atherley was named Liberty League Rookie of the Week after helping the Saints open their season with a 7-0 sweep over Chatham on the road. Women’s Soccer: Seniors Madison King-Thurber and Meredith Donahue earned All-Liberty League Second Team honors, while junior defender Chloe Bourque made the Third Team. Men’s Swimming and Diving: The Saints defeated Bard 100-40, taking first in every event entered. First-year Logan Doody won three events. Women’s Swimming and Diving: St. Lawrence rolled to a 148-31 win over Bard, sweeping all events at Augsbury Pool. Junior Gracie Ringer earned two first-place finishes. Football: Senior running-back William Murray scored twice as the Saints held off Buffalo State 24-19. Senior Will Lederman passed for 258 yards and a touchdown, while sophomore Cole Phelan caught four passes for 113 yards. Senior kicker Clayton Fogler was named Liberty League Special Teams Player of the Week. Women’s Hockey: Graduate student Alexa Davis scored the game-winner and senior Emma-Sofie Nordström made 45 saves in a 1-0 shutout win over Princeton. Men’s Hockey: The Saints scored three goals in 3:40 late in the third to top RPI 4-3 on Friday night, splitting the weekend series. For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Social Media
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow ❄️⛄️The North Country’s first snowfall has officially transformed campus, and we’re not complaining. While most people prefer the colorful leaves of Fall, is there not something uniquely gorgeous about our campus when it's bespeckled in snow? Check out the St. Lawrence Instagram page for a perfect preview of the season ahead! |
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.
