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  1. John Crowley.

    St. Lawrence University Receives Transformative $5 Million Legacy Gift from John Crowley '76

    St. Lawrence University is grateful to announce a $5 million unrestricted legacy gift from John Crowley ’76, a milestone in his enduring connection to his alma mater that will support the University’s highest priorities. 

  2. Student working with local youth

    SLU PIC Alums Then and Now

    Oscar Castillo ’19 discovered a passion for community organizing while interning with North Country Children’s Museum a year before it opened its bright yellow doors. Today, Castillo is the executive...

  3. A smiling instructor in a blue jacket shows a group of children a reflective metal sphere during a science demonstration. The children look on curiously, and their reflections are visible in the shiny surface of the sphere.

    How SLU PIC Empowers Students and Local Nonprofits to do Their Best Work

    What started with just five interns and a bold idea has grown into the powerhouse that is St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLU PIC). From sparking curiosity at the North Country Children’s Museum to transforming transportation access in the North Country, our students and alums are creating lasting impact.

  4. President Kathryn Morris

    Our Place, Our Purpose

    President Morris reflects on how the North Country is more than a beautiful setting for our institution – it's a part of who we are.

  5. Four students sit at a table, engaged in a discussion. They are wearing matching red Saint Lawrence University shirts, and several iced coffee drinks are on the table. The background shows a bright classroom with a colorful abstract design on the wall.

    Rewriting the STEM Equation for North Country Girls

    When St. Lawrence math professors Patti Frazer Lock P’08 and Daniel Look started planning the 2024 Math & Everything event, they knew they had their work cut out for them. Keenly aware of the misperceptions often associated with mathematics, statistics, and computer science majors and career paths for women, Lock and Look were determined to give high school women from across the North Country an opportunity to see their potential from a variety of new angles.

  6. Debra Mousaw sits on the tailgate of a vehicle while a bald eagle lays in a cage ready to be transported for rehabilitation.

    St. Lawrence Community Mobilizes to Help Injured Raptors Soar Again 

    At the VCA North Country Animal Hospital in Watertown, a bald eagle thrashed in its cage, its piercing gaze sharp enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. But Debra Mousaw, St. Lawrence University’s director of human resources, stood unfazed. 

  7. A group of students gathers in a circle outdoors, listening attentively to an instructor with a green backpack. The group is standing on a leaf-covered forest floor, holding notebooks and dressed for a field experience. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a warm, autumn atmosphere.

    St. Lawrence Partners with Duke for Fast-Track Environmental Master’s Program

    St. Lawrence University students aiming for careers in environmental management or forestry now have a unique opportunity to fast-track their education, thanks to a new partnership with Duke University’s prestigious Nicholas School of the Environment. Through a newly established 3:2 Cooperative College Program, high-achieving students can earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years.

  8. Diane White Husic.

    Meet the Trailblazing Leader of Our New Center for the Environment

    Diane White Husic, the inaugural Dick ’64 and Gail Stradling Executive Director of the Center for the Environment, is a seasoned environmental advocate, teacher, and researcher widely respected in her field.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.