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The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome a new member. Julie Black Hitch ’88 was elected to a six-year term and began her service this month. She has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to her alma mater, reflecting her deep ties to the Laurentian community.
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty presented at conferences, won awards, published books and articles, and were accepted into fellowships.
In this edition, we spotlight faculty’s innovative use of prediction markets to enhance civic engagement in political science classrooms, the historical intricacies of Chinese cultural diplomacy, how ineffective corruption control in Europe has fueled the rise of populist movements, and much more.
U.S. News and World Report released its annual “Best Colleges” rankings on Sept. 24 with St. Lawrence once again recognized among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges.
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have been podcast guests, debuted films, and received lifetime achievement awards.
St. Lawrence University is recognized among the nation's 500 top colleges in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges rankings. The University's exceptional commitment to the student experience, bolstered by strong feedback from undergraduates and young alumni, was a major contributor to the ranking.
Diane White Husic, the inaugural Dick ’64 and Gail Stradling Executive Director of the Center for the Environment, is a seasoned environmental advocate, teacher, and researcher widely respected in her field. In November, Diane will share her expertise at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) as a board member of the Scientific Council of COP29 Presidency. In this story, she shares her background and what inspires her to do this impactful work.
Members of the Class of 2028 begin their St. Lawrence adventure as one of the most academically distinguished cohorts in the University’s history. Tied with last year’s class for the record-high average GPA of 93, and with nearly half graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, these new Laurentians are ready to explore, learn, and make a significant impact within our dynamic and supportive campus community.
The St. Lawrence University community came together under the canopy of the Herring-Cole Grove in the Enchanted Forest on Aug. 28 to celebrate the start of a new academic year and recognize the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff.
St. Lawrence University was named to The Princeton Review’s “Best 390 Colleges” list for 2025. Based solely on results from student surveys, the popular rankings publication once again recognized several exemplary aspects of co-curricular and academic life on campus.