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  1. Francesca Mnenula wearing a graduation cap and cords on a college campus.

    Francesca Mnenula '26 Named 2027 Rhodes Scholar-Elect for the BLMNS Region, Southern Africa

    When Francesca Mnenula ’26 arrived at St. Lawrence from Malawi, she was still figuring out what direction her education might take her. Now, she’s bound for the University of Oxford in England as a Rhodes Scholar in 2027.

  2. A collage of Gisel El Khoury, Antun Husinec, Melissa Schulenberg, Howard Eissenstat, Jeff Maynes, Jenny Hansen, Jeff Frank, and Madeline Wong.

    Faculty Focus-October 6 2026

    St. Lawrence faculty are contributing to timely conversations—from artificial intelligence and critical thinking to migration, geology, international affairs, and belonging. Recently, they published new research, presented at a national conference, joined a philosophy podcast as a permanent co-host, and shared their expertise with international news outlets.

  3. Students work together on a large group activity at classroom tables while a facilitator gives instructions at the front of the room.

    When Wildfire Hits Closer to Home

    Karen Morrissey Bedard '96

    As a changing climate raises new questions about wildfire risk in the Adirondacks, St. Lawrence students, faculty, and alumni are helping communities get ready for some harsh new realities.

  4. Kate Morris and Shaun Whitehead.

    100 Years at the Heart of Our Campus

    President Morris shares her reflections offered to the community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and local residents who attended the tribute to the building that serves as the centerpiece of our campus–Gunnison Memorial Chapel.

  5. Jeanne and Bob Clark

    A Quiet Legacy

    Jeanne and Bob Clark ’63 Leave $5 Million to Support Future Laurentians

  6. Lee Pollock and Nick Lyndaker after a track meet.

    A Record Worth Sharing

    When distance standout Nick Lyndaker ’26 broke a 52-year-old St. Lawrence outdoor mile record this spring, one of his biggest fans was the man whose name he replaced in the record book.

  7. Emma Nordstrom wearing a goalie mask.

    Breaking New Ice

    From Appleton Arena to the professional ranks, Emma-Sofie Nordström ’26 is breaking new ground.

  8. Emma Gatcliffe '27 competing in alpine skiing at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

    History on the Slopes, Pride Across Campus

    Emma Gatcliffe ’27 spent years dreaming about the Olympics. This winter, that dream carried her from the North Country to one of the world’s biggest sporting stages—and made history along the way.

  9. Brian Carpenter.

    Sustaining Saints: A Path of Service, Community, and Gratitude

    Brian Carpenter ’84, P’21, came to St. Lawrence as a football and Nordic ski recruit from rural Vermont on an ROTC scholarship. He left with a strong education, a commitment to service, and lifelong friendships that have inspired nearly three decades of giving back.

  10. Carey Scully Strobeck and her creative partner laugh while looking at fabric samples.

    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.