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  1. A college campus in autumn with vibrant trees. A historic stone building with arched windows is shown, with a student walking along a path. A badge reads 'Wall Street Journal Best Colleges 2025.'

    St. Lawrence University Recognized in 2025 Wall Street Journal’s Best College Rankings

    St. Lawrence University is recognized among the nation's 500 top colleges in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges rankings. The University's exceptional commitment to the student experience, bolstered by strong feedback from undergraduates and young alumni, was a major contributor to the ranking.

  2. A young male athlete wearing a brown and red St. Lawrence University track uniform with the number 503, running on an indoor track with a determined expression. The background is blurred, highlighting his focus and motion.

    Speeding Past a 40-Year-Old Record

    Karen Morrissey Bedard '96

    For Nick Lyndaker '26, trailblazing runs in the family.

  3. A group of diverse St. Lawrence graduates wearing black graduation caps and gowns stand in a line, smiling. The graduates include a woman with curly brown hair, a woman with blue hair, and a man with a beard. There are nternational flags in the background. The mood is celebratory and proud.

    St. Lawrence Climbs Even Higher in The Princeton Review Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, and Impact

    The Princeton Review named St. Lawrence to its list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, noting its high return on investment for students and recent grads.

  4. Tyler Karaskinski, dressed in full graduation regalia, stands next to a red telescope in front of a brick building. It's a cloudy day with some sun peeking through.

    Making Their Mark in the Universe: Meet the Class of 2024

    On Sunday, May 19, the Class of 2024 will collect their diplomas and walk across the Commencement stage toward their shining futures—but they've already had some practice handling star power. It just so happens that their graduation year aligns with one of the most spectacular events in St. Lawrence history.

  5. Tyler Karasinksi, wearing red solar eclipse glasses, crosses his arms on top of a desk that is covered in eclipse memorabilia and model of the solar system.

    An Out-of-This-World Graduation Gift

    Bailee Underwood

    No one is more excited about the upcoming total solar eclipse than physics major Tyler Karasinski ’24.

  6. Detailed graphic with the phases of a solar eclipse over a wooded and mountainous landscape. The tagline reads "Gateway to the path of totality. St. Lawrence University." In the foreground, the silhouettes of people looking up at the sky.

    Gateway to the Path of Totality

    We were already pretty sure that St. Lawrence holds a special place in the universe, but with a location that puts us right in the path of totality for the upcoming total solar eclipse, it's like we have approval from the cosmos. To help you prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime event, we've compiled the best stories, resources, and tips from the Laurentian community.

  7. Steve Peraza stands at a podium while delivering a talk next to a large, blown-up yearbook image of Jeffrey Campbell.

    Nearly 100 Years Later, Historian Steve Peraza '06 Shares the Legacy of the University's First Black Graduate

    Olivia White '17

    When Steve Peraza ’06 was a student at St. Lawrence, he sometimes felt like an outlier.

  8. A child with brown hair in a ponytail looks into a telescope while a professor in a white t-shirt and a bucket hat looks on.

    St. Lawrence Sets Its Sights Even Higher for 2024

    The New Year is already full of promise for St. Lawrence.

  9. Brian Uceta, wearing academic regalia, stands at a podium and addresses the crowd during Commencement 2023. A scarlet banner with the Saint Lawrence crest is in the background.

    Reflections of a First-Gen Graduate

    Senior Orator and Joan Donovan Speech Contest winner Brian Uceta delivered rousing remarks at Commencement. Here, he shares his remarks, with additional reflections on his journey.

  10. The exterior of Brown Hall on Saint Lawrence University's campus. A large tree stands in front of the building with piles of orange and yellow leaves laying on the ground.

    Rocking a New Space for Geology Majors

    A major gift from Doug E. O’Brien ’75 and Kathryn K. O’Brien ’76 will transform the Geology Majors Room, which serves as an important central hub for geology students’ educational and social activities, alumni networking events, and academic work. The new space will be named the Dr. J. Mark Erickson Geology Majors Room in honor of their former professor, mentor, and friend.