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.
From career-changing introductions forged through SLU Connect, on-campus networking programs like Saints Accelerate, one-on-one coaching through the LINC Mentor program, and engagement with faculty and students in relevant disciplines, the alumni network is always at work.
In this feature, you’ll see the network in action: students learning from pros, professors making key introductions, and alumni paying it forward in creative, powerful ways. These are see the network in action: students learning from pros, professors making key introductions, and alumni paying it forward in creative, powerful ways. These are just a few examples of the connections happening every day.
Coding Connections: How a Professor and His Student Built a Tech Talent Pipeline
When Geoff Baum ’10 joined Veoci, a tech startup based in New Haven, Connecticut, as one of its first employees, he had no idea he’d eventually help turn it into a hotspot for fellow St. Lawrence University graduates.
Read About The Tech Talent Pipeline
Real-world Economics Real Laurentian Support
Before competing in this year’s virtual National College Fed Challenge, St. Lawrence University’s team had already tested their ideas in one of the most dynamic financial hubs in the world—New York City. There, in front of Laurentians working at major financial institutions, they presented their economic outlook, defended their recommendations, and refined their analysis based on real-world feedback.
Read How Students Tackle Real-World Financial Challenges
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?
Share Your Story
We’ll be highlighting more stories like this in future issues of St. Lawrence University Magazine in a new section called Our Network At Work. Please share your own connection story with us at UComm@stlawu.edu.
