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  1. History Prof. Publishes Book on Slavery in Cuba

    Evelyn Jennings, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Margaret Vilas Chair of Latin American History, has published “Constructing the Spanish Empire in Havana: State Slavery in Defense and Development, 1762–1835,” the first book-length exploration of state slavery on the island.

  2. Looking up the street at brick buildings and storefronts, decorated for the holidays, on a Main Street in Canton, N.Y.

    "Getting the Folk Through It": Students Document Life in the North Country During COVID-19

    This semester, a group of first-year students became citizen folklorists, helping to document the experiences of their North Country neighbors and contributing to a project that will preserve this moment in local history for generations to come.

  3. Religious Studies Prof’s Research Paper Earns Top Prize

    Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Damon Berry won first prize in Nova Religio’s 17th annual Thomas Robbins Award for Excellence in the Study of New Religious Movements for his article, “Voting in the Kingdom: Prophecy Voters, the New Apostolic Reformation, and Christian Support for Trump.”

  4. Two students perform at an open mic. One sings and plays guitar and the other plays guitar. Both wear masks.

    What Laurentians Do: St. Lawrence Performance Arts Persevere Through COVID-19

    Michael Paulino '20

    The COVID-19 pandemic posed unique challenges for performing artists at St. Lawrence, but it didn't stop student leaders and dedicated faculty and staff members across campus from continuing the rich tradition of music and dance at St. Lawrence.

  5. Two students stand next to each other and smile for a selfie.

    First Person: Flights Aren't the Only Connections Made in Airports

    Cora Ferguson '23

    Anyone that has gone through airport security will tell you that at best, it’s a minor inconvenience, at worst… well let’s just say I learned my lesson and now I always put my graphing calculator in...

  6. A student wearing a helmet and a harness, prepares to climb the rock face in front of them.

    First Person: My Rock Climbing Adventure

    Nina Haynie '22

    St. Lawrence University was my first choice when applying for colleges. Like many students, I was persuaded by the inclusive community I saw when I did a tour of the school. As a student of color from...

  7. A large group of smiling Saint Lawrence University students gather for a photo in front of a forest on a warm day in early fall.

    First Person: The Art and Science of Navigating Your First Year

    John Scala '21

    A common experience most people have when making the transition from high school to college is the worry of making new friends. Even though some might deny this, no one goes into college with 100%...

  8. Luke Harvey and professor Antun Husinec travel together as they conduct research.

    Professor Honors Student’s Memory with Published Research

    Lukas “Luke” Harvey ’18 had a promising geological career ahead of him before he tragically passed away following a ski accident in March 2018, but his memory endures as his work continues to impact the field of geology. A paper he co-authored with his advisor, Professor of Geology Antun Husinec, was recently published in Elsevier’s journal Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology.

  9. Two students sit at a small table on the walkway outside the Saint Lawrence Student Center on a bright fall day.

    First Person: Making the Most of the Alumni Network Through LINC Mentoring

    Sam Cowles '22

    From the moment you step onto campus to begin first-year orientation, a key pillar of the St. Lawrence experience, and one of the primary reasons I decided to become a Laurentian, sticks out—the...

  10. Faculty Focus - Nov. 23, 2020

    St. Lawrence University faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Most often their research is published in peer-reviewed journals and articles and through lectures, as well as through conference papers and presentations. Take a look at what faculty members recently shared.