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  1. A smiling instructor in a blue jacket shows a group of children a reflective metal sphere during a science demonstration. The children look on curiously, and their reflections are visible in the shiny surface of the sphere.

    How SLU PIC Empowers Students and Local Nonprofits to do Their Best Work

    What started with just five interns and a bold idea has grown into the powerhouse that is St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLU PIC). From sparking curiosity at the North Country Children’s Museum to transforming transportation access in the North Country, our students and alums are creating lasting impact.

  2. A group of Saint Lawrence students stand in a group and pose in front of a large city while studying abroad.

    Laurentians Receive Prestigious Awards for Off-Campus Study and Research

    For years, St. Lawrence has been recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional, immersive off-campus study opportunities which often include research and internship components. These experiences often guide students’ paths after graduation, whether they choose to enter the Peace Corps, pursue careers in foreign policy or international development, or apply for Fulbright awards.

  3. President Kathryn Morris

    Our Place, Our Purpose

    President Morris reflects on how the North Country is more than a beautiful setting for our institution – it's a part of who we are.

  4. Four students sit at a table, engaged in a discussion. They are wearing matching red Saint Lawrence University shirts, and several iced coffee drinks are on the table. The background shows a bright classroom with a colorful abstract design on the wall.

    Rewriting the STEM Equation for North Country Girls

    When St. Lawrence math professors Patti Frazer Lock P’08 and Daniel Look started planning the 2024 Math & Everything event, they knew they had their work cut out for them. Keenly aware of the misperceptions often associated with mathematics, statistics, and computer science majors and career paths for women, Lock and Look were determined to give high school women from across the North Country an opportunity to see their potential from a variety of new angles.

  5. Thomas Wallace, wearing a blue button up t-shirt, sits in a leather chair in a library.

    Thomas Wallace M’64 Funds New Scholarship to Help Adirondack Students Reach Their Peak

    The journey to philanthropy began for Thomas Wallace M’64 on the shores of Saranac Lake, nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Far different from Washington, D.C., where he was born and lived until sixth grade, Saranac Lake was a small, tight-knit community where people looked after one another.

  6. Sean Kelly crouches on a sidewalk, smiling while holding a dog on a leash. Next to them is a small blue box labeled "Stevie's Biscuit Bar," filled with dog treats. Fallen leaves and a black metal fence frame the scene.

    Who Are Our Sustaining Saints?

    Sean Kelly ’15 has made a gift to St. Lawrence University’s annual fund every year since graduating. Here, he shares his memories of St. Lawrence, his reasons for giving back, and how he keeps the spirit of community alive in some surprising ways.

  7. Rafael Castillo Bejarano, Patti Fraser Lock, Tyler S. Rife, Richard Lauer, Gisele El Khoury, Howard Eissenstat, Pedro Ponce. Faculty Focus, Saint Lawrence University.

    Faculty Focus-December 16, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles, presented at academic conferences, wrote fiction stories, and were interviewed by international media.

  8. Saint Lawrence University students working in the Bloomberg Finance Lab.

    St. Lawrence Fed Challenge Team Tackles Real-World Financial Challenges

    St. Lawrence University’s Fed Challenge team leveraged the power of their liberal arts education, the University’s top-ranked alumni network, and financial support from a local bank to prepare for this year’s virtual National College Fed Challenge. 

  9. Jungjun Park, Anna Fahr, and Howard Eissenstat. Faculty Focus, Saint Lawrence University.

    Faculty Focus-December 3, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty debuted international films, received teaching awards, and published op-eds on global affairs.

  10. A group of Saint Lawrence University alums stand together and hold up a brown Saint Lawrence University flag. They are inside an office at a technology company.

    Coding Connections: How a Professor and His Student Built a Tech Talent Pipeline

    When Geoff Baum ’10 joined Veoci, a tech startup based in New Haven, Connecticut, as one of its first employees, he had no idea he’d eventually help turn it into a hotspot for fellow St. Lawrence University graduates.