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  1. Two Saint Lawrence students navigate a river near campus in a canoe.

    University Receives $10,000 Grant to Support North Country Waterways Project

    St. Lawrence University has received a $10,000 grant from Humanities New York (HNY) in support of the North Country Rights of Nature Project, which will focus on creating a bill of rights to protect the ecosystems of the St. Regis, Grasse, and Raquette Rivers.

  2. Sarath Novas sets up photography equipment in a gazebo in a park. They’re experimenting with pinhole cameras, which look like large boxes.

    St. Lawrence Student Selected for Prestigious Study Abroad Scholarship

    Following a competitive application process, Sarath Novas ’23 has been selected for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, an award that will support her off-campus study in London during the Spring 2022 semester.

  3. A group of cross-country skiers practice racing on a snowy path in a wooded forest.

    What’s at Stake: Alumni, Faculty Publish Research on Climate Change and Winter Sports in the North Country

    Winter in the North Country is synonymous with outdoor activities like pond hockey and cross country skiing. In a collaborative research article recently published in The Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies, two faculty members and three St. Lawrence alumni explore how carbon emissions and climate change could affect these cold-weather traditions. 

  4. A black-and-white photo of J. Kimball Gannon, Class of 1924.

    A Song That Keeps Giving to St. Lawrence

    One of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” has a direct connection to St. Lawrence, and thanks to the generosity of a Laurentian, the University earns something every time it plays.

  5. Shiru Kimani.

    St. Lawrence Scholar Selected for Prestigious U.S. Department of State Fellowship Program

    Following a highly-competitive nationwide contest, Shiru Kimani ’22 has been selected for the U.S. Department of State Thomas Pickering Fellowship Program, an award that fully funds a two-year master’s degree program for students pursuing a degree relevant to the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.

  6. Jill Breit converses with five Saint Lawrence University students at the Traditional Arts in Upstate New York Center in Canton, New York.

    St. Lawrence University Receives $10,000 Grant in Support of North Country Public History Project

    St. Lawrence recently received a $10,000 grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in support of a public history project that explores feminism in the North Country during the 1970s and 1980s.

  7. A student, wearing a mask and disposable gloves, prepares a healthy meal with fresh veggies.

    St. Lawrence Earns Recognition for Environmental Initiatives, Sustainability Practices

    Two top-tier industry publications recently recognized St. Lawrence University’s efforts to make sustainability an integral practice in all aspects of campus life—from the residence halls to academic programs, transportation, and dining options.

  8. Elise Pierson.

    Sophomore Leaves Her Mark on COP26

    Six years ago, Elise Pierson ’24 attended a youth climate change summit that empowered her to take action in her hometown. Now, she has added participating in the United Nations global climate conference.

  9. Shelley McConnell, Jon Rosales, Hallie Heggeness, Tyler Kearns, Alexandra Hill, and Trent Meyer, Elise Pierson, Howard Eissenstat, Alison Del Rossi, and Alessandro Giardino.

    St. Lawrence in the News - Nov. 15, 2021

    This regular roundup features a selection of recent mentions of St. Lawrence University and its students, faculty, and staff in regional, national, and international media outlets.

  10. An "I Voted" sticker held up in front of an elegant stone library and fall foliage on the Saint Lawrence University campus.

    St. Lawrence University Earns ‘Gold Seal’ for 2020 Election Student Voter Turnout

    St. Lawrence University students facilitated change by advocating for and actively creating the future they believe in during the 2020 election cycle, according to data released in a new report from the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE).