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  1. Side-by-side images of two distance runners dressed in athletic clothing.

    From One NCAA Champion to Another

    Nick Lyndaker '26

    A two-time NCAA champion in the 1,500-meter run, Jukka Tammisuo ’87 set the standard for the St. Lawrence track and field program. The Saints current national champion. Nick Lyndaker ’26, who will defend his NCAA title in the mile this indoor season, reflects on his mentor’s journey, how it’s influenced his own, and how learning to “trust the kick” has helped him become a formidable competitor in DIII track and field.

  2. Student kneels and smiles in front of the Sullivan Student Center at Saint Lawrence University, with colorful window art and the words "SLU Thrives" above the entrance.

    Thriving at St. Lawrence

    More than a campaign or a collection of programs, SLU Thrives represents a bold reimagining of what it means to support students in the 21st century. It begins with a simple but powerful premise: students cannot succeed academically, socially, or professionally unless they first know how to be well.

  3. Saint Lawrence University students at the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre

    Summer Surge Drives Growth in Study Abroad Participation at St. Lawrence

    Overall participation in St. Lawrence’s study abroad programs is on the rise, thanks in large part to a sharp increase in the number of students taking advantage of summer off-campus study experiences overseas.

  4. Sam Voter, wearing a grey Saint Lawrence University polo, holds a handful of dirt with a green sprout in the center, a large compositing pile is in the background.

    Small Plates, Big Impact

    How students helped make dining greener by reducing and composting food waste.

  5. A Large crowd of students and community members gathered outdoors at St. Lawrence University’s campus, surrounded by trees and academic buildings. Booths and tables line the walkway during a vibrant campus event. A U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges 2026” badge is displayed in the foreground of the image.

    St. Lawrence Named One of the Nation’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report

    St. Lawrence University has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

  6. Alice Khalil and Samantha Glazier doing summer research at Saint Lawrence University together

    Nanoparticles, Roundworms, and Biryani: Summer Research Fellows Make Careers and Memories

    Sara St. Clair ’26, a neuroscience major from Winthrop, Maine, spent the summer on campus studying ways to slow or prevent Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases—a project that felt deeply personal.

  7. Saint Lawrence University Orientation Leaders welcoming students to their new home on move-in day

    “We’ve Been Waiting for You!” St. Lawrence Welcomes Class of 2029

    Cheers—and a few tears—could be heard and seen across campus on Saturday as the Class of 2029 moved into their new home at St. Lawrence University.

  8. A group of students sitting outside on a sunny day, smiling and clapping during an event at Saint Lawrence University.

    Happiest Students. Best Science Labs. Most Accessible Professors. Princeton Review Names St. Lawrence a 2026 Standout

    St. Lawrence University has earned high marks across the board in The Princeton Review’s 2026 college rankings, securing its place once again among the “Best 391 Colleges” and appearing on Top-25 lists in 12 different categories.

  9. St. Lawrence students and faculty enjoying a barbecue outside Johnson Hall of Science

    Campus Barbecues Make Summer Wednesdays Sizzle

    For at least the last 15 years, every Wednesday over the summer at noon the smell of grilled burgers and hot dogs attracts students, faculty, and staff remaining on campus for a communal barbecue outside Johnson Hall of Science.  

  10. A row of St. Lawrence University standing in a line. They have on caps, gowns, a colorful reflecting their achievements.

    Passion, Grit, and Growth: Meet the Class of 2025

    Before they don their caps and gowns for Commencement on Sunday, May 18, members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2025 are taking a moment to reflect on the classes, mentors, and moments that shaped their time on campus. From NCAA tournament appearances and mountain summits to honors research and advocacy across continents, these seniors have pursued their passions with purpose.