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St. Lawrence recently joined the EcoLeague, a consortium of liberal arts colleges and universities dedicated to ecologically focused education and research as well as modeling sustainability through their operations and facilities.
Did you know there is a tree for every student on St. Lawrence University’s campus? And that roughly 48 acres of campus are designated no-mow zones to allow for a thriving ecology? And that, just last year, the University planted 89 additional trees around campus?
What are brain lobes? How do they impact sensation and perception? What about brain cells? Matter of fact, what even is the brain?
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty were featured in high-impact academic journals and magazines, appointed to prestigious consulting positions, and gave expert presentations across the world.
During their time at St. Lawrence in the 1980s, John Reed ’85, P’16 and Leslie Reed ’87, P’16 built close friendships and a deep sense of community that have remained with them long after graduation. The couple has a well-established record of generous and thoughtful giving, often in memory of dear St. Lawrence friends, such as their creation of the Caroline “Cammy” Mook ’87 Memorial Scholarship.
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.
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?
For Madison Wilcox Shifley ’14, being a Laurentian is a lifelong bond that has shaped her career, friendships, and even her wedding menu (hello, Sergi’s delivery!).
It might be cliché to say it takes a village, but that’s the reason three Saints coaches—each of whom are friends off the field, raised their families near campus, and had kids attend St. Lawrence—reached career milestones in their respective sports this past year.