The SLU Vermont Connection
It’s no coincidence that nearly 1,500 Laurentians call Vermont home. Drawn by the same spirit of community, curiosity, stewardship, and innovation that defines a St. Lawrence education, they’re building businesses, strengthening institutions, and enriching communities across the Green Mountain State. Here are just a few of their stories.
A Vermont Icon's Take On A Beloved Campus Landmark
Vermont artist Woody Jackson’s P’26 iconic cows are best known for gracing Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cartons. Now, they’ve found a new home on the cover of St. Lawrence Magazine, grazing on the lawn of Herring-Cole Hall. Discover the story behind the artwork and the family ties connecting one of Vermont’s best-known artists to St. Lawrence.
The Ripple Effect
Russ and Roxanne Scully ’91 are helping shape Vermont’s future by transforming Burlington’s waterfront into a hub for innovation and creating spaces where businesses and communities thrive. Fueled by entrepreneurship, investment, and a commitment to bringing people together, the Laurentian couple is making waves well beyond Lake Champlain.
The Home Team
Carey Scully Strobeck ’96 is bringing apparel manufacturing back home to Vermont. Through her clothing brand 4T2D and Burlington-based Fourbital Factory, the former Saints athlete is blending creativity, sustainable materials, and innovative technology to rethink how clothes are designed, made, and worn—all while creating opportunities for the next generation.
Preserving Vermont
Preserving Vermont’s cultural heritage, advancing cancer research, and strengthening communities are all part of Marna Olsen Davis’s ’72 lifelong commitment to giving back. Her philanthropy, service, and enduring Laurentian connections reflect a dedication to the people and causes closest to her heart.
New Flight Plan
Nate Ward ’02 is helping chart the future of electric aviation at Vermont-based BETA Technologies, where he leads the development of a nationwide aircraft charging network. From pioneering new technology to making lifesaving medical transport possible, Ward is putting his St. Lawrence education to work in an industry that's taking off.
Making a Difference in the Green Mountain State
Laurentians are leaving their mark all across Vermont. They're brewing craft beer, shaping public policy, advancing sustainability, strengthening communities, and creating new opportunities for the next generation. Meet more of the St. Lawrence alumni and students making a difference in the Green Mountain State.
