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  1. A futuristic, AI generated image of a smiling person wearing a high-tech helmet with glowing orange and red lights. The background features a sunset with warm colors, blending with the digital effects of the helmet, creating a sci-fi atmosphere.

    Powering Up With AI

    Kim Asch

    Our Liberal Arts Approach to Artificial Intelligence

  2. Richard and Gail Stradling.

    $1.5 Million Gift Empowers Center for the Environment Leadership

    Richard “Dick” ’64 and Gail Stradling have created an endowment to permanently fund the new Center for the Environment’s executive director position with their generous $1.5 million gift. Introduced...

  3. Ed Harcourt and Norah Kuduk sit in a classroom and focus on a large wall-mounted screen displaying a coding interface and a mobile app prototype.

    A Computer Scientists Perspective on AI

    Charles A. Dana Professor of Computer Science Ed Harcourt has been working with AI for more than three decades, starting in grad school. These days, he says upper-level students are leveraging the...

  4. A person in a graduation cap and gown stands at a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone. The individual, who appears to be a faculty member or guest speaker, has white hair and wears glasses. In the background, colorful flags representing various countries or institutions are slightly blurred, creating a vibrant backdrop for the scene. The speaker's expression is focused and engaging, emphasizing the importance of the occasion.

    Conservation Leader Urges Grads: ‘Don’t Get Overwhelmed, Get Involved’

    Kathleen Fitzgerald ’92, HD’24, a conservation leader with extensive experience in integrated large landscape conservation and development programs in Africa and North America, shared her insights on finding purpose and making a positive impact in life after receiving an honorary doctorate at Commencement. 

  5. bob moran and lynda croker moran

    Getting to Know Our Sustaining Saints

    “Sustaining Saints” is our giving society that recognizes Laurentians who make consecutive annual gifts to the University for at least three years (or, for our newest alums, each of two years after graduation). Lynda Croker Moran ’69 and Bob Moran ’69 of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, have made annual gifts every year since graduation. Here, in Lynda’s words, are some highlights from her life as a Laurentian.

  6. Joshua-Daniel Alleyne, wearing a scarlet polo t-shirt, stands in front of the Sullivan Student Center on Saint Lawrence University's campus.

    Our Real-Life Student Who Inspired an AI Cover Image

    Meet Joshua-Daniel Alleyne ’27, an international student from Jamaica majoring in computer science and studio art with a minor in education, and our inspiration for an AI magazine cover image.

  7. Bob Durocher, in a tan trench coat, is giving instructions to his team during a break in a game. The coach is gesturing with his hand while the players, dressed in red and white uniforms, sit and listen attentively.

    Retirement Goal in Sight for Durocher After a Championship Career

    Senior Associate Vice President for Athletics Bob Durocher M’94, P’13 is retiring after nine years leading the Athletics Department and a  35-year career with Saints Athletics. He will remain in the position until a successor is selected after a national search.

  8. A group of four people are gathered around a large computer in a modern workspace. Two individuals are seated at the computer, focused on the screen, while another person stands behind them, smiling and observing. A fourth person points at the screen, contributing to the discussion. The workspace has a collaborative atmosphere with a mix of seating, workstations, and an open layout. The computer screens display cartoonish images of spiders wearing top hats, indicating a creative project or discussion.

    AI Lingo to Know

    With the rise of artificial intelligence, a whole new set of terms has emerged to describe its concepts, capabilities, and ethical considerations. Here are a half-dozen of them, as defined by GPT-4o itself.

  9. A behind-the-scenes look at an AI video recording session in a library. A person sits in front of bookshelves, facing the camera, while a crew sets up lighting and sound equipment. Several people monitor the recording on screens, ensuring the setup is correct. The atmosphere is professional and focused, with attention to detail in the filming process.

    Boldly Learning AI Together

    Not all St. Lawrence faculty have incorporated AI into their teaching—or permit students to use it in their scholarship. But Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Ronnie Olesker, a self-described early adopter of new technology, says she is “comfortable with uncomfortableness.”

  10. Saint Lawrence University President Kathryn Morris stands outside with her arms crossed on a bright spring day.

    Home Improvements

    President Morris

    President Morris reflects on recent campus renovations and upcoming facility enhancements.