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  1. Francesca Mnenula wearing a blue jean dress and standing in front of a mid-century modern brick science building.

    First Person: Finding My First-Year Recipe

    Francesca Mnenula '26

    At St. Lawrence, everyone's first-year journey is unique. No one has to follow a set structure or plan to find a home here. With tons of clubs, student organizations, and campus events to choose from, each and every student, no matter what their interests, creates their own fitted first-year recipe. Here is a glimpse of mine.

  2. Sarath Novas, wearing graduation regalia, gazes off into the distance. Gunnison Memorial Chapel is in the background.

    Pictures of First-Gen Success

    First-generation St. Lawrence graduates reflect on facing challenges, finding community, and forging new frontiers to be among the first in their families to earn a college degree.

  3. St. Lawrence's Student Center, a modern brick building with multiple levels and large glass windows. Surrounded by yellow foliage on a sunny fall day.

    St. Lawrence Ranked as One of the Nation’s Most Economically Diverse Colleges by The New York Times

    The New York Times has once again included St. Lawrence University in its most recent edition of the College Access Index, a list of the nation’s most selective universities ranked in order of economic diversity.  

  4. A student and faculty member wear protective equipment while working with lab equipment.

    From Adirondack Glaciers to Bronze-Age Microbiomes, Six Science Research Topics That Kept Fellows Fascinated All Summer

    Every year, inquisitive students spend their summers at St. Lawrence, working alongside faculty mentors and diving deep into the topics that spark their curiosity. Whether in the field or lab, summer research fellowships make it possible for students with an interest in hard sciences—like chemistry, biology, or math—to gain hands-on experience and communicate their findings.

  5. Students standing in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.

    On and Off Capitol Hill, Students Practice High-Impact Careers Through D.C. Internships

    Every year, Laurentians headed for summer internships in Washington D.C. pack their best business attire, prepare to navigate the Metro system, and tap their networks to find temporary housing in our nation’s capital city. Many of these students got their first taste of living and working in D.C. while on a SLU Connect networking trip earlier in the year.

  6. Students walks down the stairs of an early-Italianate style academic building made of red brick, surrounded by fall foliage.

    St. Lawrence Ranked Among Nation’s Best Colleges by U.S. News

    St. Lawrence’s reputation among the nation's top liberal arts colleges remains strong according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings, released on Sept. 18. The publication also recognized St. Lawrence’s stellar psychology and economics programs.

  7. Alejandra paints a small book of paper that she made. The desk in front of her is cluttered with cutting and painting supplies.

    Sustainable Paper-Making, A Laurentian's World War II Scrapbook, and Sociopolitical Stickers: The Topics That Captivated Research Fellows This Summer

    Every year, inquisitive students spend their summers at St. Lawrence, working alongside faculty mentors and diving deep into the topics that spark their curiosity. Whether in the studio or archives, summer research fellowships allow students interested in the arts and humanities to gain hands-on experience, create something new, and communicate their findings.

  8. Headshot of Zach Jaworski, standing in front of the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce building.

    At the Farm, Market, or Office, Student Interns Make Local Impact

    Every summer, St. Lawrence students immerse themselves in the North Country community while working alongside local organizers, advocates, farmers, and business leaders, thanks to the St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLUPIC).  

  9. A student, wearing a robin blue t shirt, jumps in the air in excitement while waving a bright blue flag in the air. A sea of Saint Lawrence student in their families sit in chairs inside Newell Fieldhouse in the background.

    Matriculation Video 2023

    Just like that, our first-year students are unpacked, ready for the fall semester, and taking their first steps on campus as Laurentians!

  10. A group of first-year students, lead by their Orientation Leader, link arms while playing ice-breaker games on a grassy clearing.

    Welcome, St. Lawrence Class of 2027!

    St. Lawrence’s newest Laurentians should already feel immensely proud of themselves. From their high school achievements in the classroom and community, the members of the Class of 2027 bring passion and curiosity to their next great adventure in the North Country and enter St. Lawrence with the highest-ever cumulative GPA of 93. Forty-three percent graduated at the top of their class. They celebrated their Matriculation on Sunday, August 20, and are now poised to make their mark on St. Lawrence.