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  1. A Saint Lawrence University students uses the digital imaging lab in the Owen D Young Library.

    Get to Know St. Lawrence’s New Digital Media and Film Major

    In an ever-shifting media landscape, St. Lawrence’s new digital media and film major will empower students to think critically and creatively about the content they consume and produce. After four years of interdisciplinary classes and opportunities to gain real-world experience, students will be well-positioned to confidently take on careers in journalism, videography, graphic design, film, and more. Program co-chairs Sarah Knobel, associate professor of art and art history, and Brook Henkel, associate professor of German and film studies, shared what students can expect from this innovative new major.

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    Leveling Up at the WORD Studio

    ALEXANDRA HILL '23

    How one student’s research is opening doors to greater accessibility.

  3. Three students run down the sidewalk during the Omicron Delta Kappa honor society ceremony.

    St. Lawrence Recognizes Moving-Up Day Award Winners

    St. Lawrence University announced its 2021-22 Moving-Up Day academic award winners, as well as Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa’s newest inductees on Saturday, April 30.

  4. A student stands next to a large research poster and explains their project to a Festival Day attendee.

    Celebrating Student Scholarship and Creativity

    After spending a year or more investigating topics that spark their curiosity and motivate them to dig deeper, St. Lawrence students presented their research findings and showcased their talents during the Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity on Friday, April 29.

  5. A group of Saint Lawrence University students use chalk and draw on a brown fence.

    Chalk-o-late: Chocolate Passport Project Creates Street Art

    Students in Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Sara Ashpoles' Environment & Chocolate First-Year Seminar recently shared their values surrounding food sovereignty and sustainability through on-campus street art created using chalk.

  6. Phil Duggan sits on a leather chair in front of a bookcase and several rows of red, leather-bound books.

    Capitalizing on St. Lawrence’s Connection to Cornell Law School: Phil Duggan '15

    Phil Duggan ’15 earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 2021, thanks to the St. Lawrence University-Cornell Law School Scholarship. While interviewing for his first jobs in the legal field, he found himself returning to his multifaceted St. Lawrence experiences as evidence of his ability to embrace challenges, adapt to new environments, and learn on the fly.

  7. A student peers into a microscope while working in a science lab.

    St. Lawrence Adds New Biomedical Sciences Major

    St. Lawrence University has created a new bachelor’s degree program in biomedical sciences, preparing graduates for careers in health, medicine, or research through interdisciplinary learning and individualized career preparation.

  8. Two students sit on a red couch in a bright, airy study space with lots of windows. They both type on laptops.

    On the Right Track: Pre-Health Mentoring at St. Lawrence

    Can an undergraduate education from a liberal arts school prepare students for a career in healthcare? For Grace Smith ’22, the answer is an emphatic “yes.”

  9. A view of the oldest building on campus on a bright, sunny spring day.

    St. Lawrence Earns National Recognitions

    Over the years, St. Lawrence has earned recognition for its commitment to its students and for fostering their unique abilities to make an impact on communities across the country and the world. See what others are saying about the programs, initiatives, and qualities that set us apart.

  10. A group of students in warm clothing stand in front of a red and white building in Rennes, France.

    First Person: How Being Indecisive Helped Me Find My Way

    Alexandra Hill '22

    I cannot make up my mind, which, to be honest, is why I am a triple major with a minor. Sounds crazy, I know, but at St. Lawrence, it makes sense somehow. Here’s why.