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The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome two new members: education and nonprofit leader Kate Dachs P'29 and healthcare entrepreneur and alumnus Jeff Spafford '88.
St. Lawrence University recently honored faculty and staff retirees whose collective careers span nearly every corner of campus life—from academics and admissions to dining services, facilities, safety and security, advancement, and student support. Together, this year’s retirees represent more than 747 years of service to the Laurentian community.
As St. Lawrence University celebrated the Class of 2026 during Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 17, President Kate Morris encouraged graduates to harness the uniquely human “superpowers” they developed during their time on campus.
The Class of 2026 leaves St. Lawrence with stories of adventure, discovery, leadership, and lifelong connection. Whether conducting research, taking advantage of our new majors, leading student organizations, studying abroad, or creating new traditions, these Laurentians have shaped their own unique paths—and made our community better along the way.
When a local farmer in the Town of LeRay, New York began to prepare his field for the coming growing season, he discovered something unexpected: human skeletal remains. That’s when Mindy Pitre, Associate Professor and Chair of Anthropology, was called in as a bioarcheological consultant—charged with excavating and analyzing any human skeletal remains recovered.
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published papers in prestigious outlets and presented at renowned conferences.
The St. Lawrence University Alumni Executive Council (AEC) recently partnered with faculty to create a hands-on learning experience that connected Laurentians across generations—and continents.
St. Lawrence University will welcome Dan Buckley ’89, head of Marvel Comics and Franchise, as its 2026 Commencement speaker. The proud Laurentian and global entertainment innovator will also receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree during the May 17 ceremony.
Gunnison Memorial Chapel was filled with celebration, community, and music on April 25th as St. Lawrence celebrated the building’s 100th anniversary and honored a space that has evolved alongside the University while remaining at the center of campus life.
On Friday, April 24, student brilliance was on display for our festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity. Across campus, the St. Lawrence community came together to celebrate student research presentations, musical and dance performances, and the senior art exhibition. This campus tradition has been a highlight of the spring semester since 2014.