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  1. 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.

  2. Derrik Pitts sits on a chair inside of an observatory with wood walls. A very large telescope is in front of him.

    Laurentian Astronomer Inspires Us to Spend More Time Looking Up

    He is a highly regarded astronomer who appears regularly in the media as a science content expert for shows like PBS’ Nova and The Colbert Report. For more than two decades he has hosted award-winning...

  3. Dick and Karen Taggart.

    A Planned Gift That Celebrates Treasured Friendships

    Kim Asch

    How Dick ’83 and Karen Taggart ’83, P’15 plan to support the future of their beloved alma mater with a meaningful gift.

  4. A group of people stand in front of a large painting in the Richard F. Brush art gallery.

    Portraits as Public Memory

    “Portraying St. Lawrence” exhibit expands representation of our community.

  5. Photo of Brad Baldwin, Conservation Biologist in the field with students performing research.

    Biology Professor Nets Nearly $100,000 Grant to Combat Invasive Species

    In recognition of his dedication to environmental conservation, Professor of Biology Brad Baldwin has been awarded funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) totaling $98,592.

  6. 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.

  7. Abagael and Scott Giles.

    “It’s Not Simply Being Good. It’s Being Good For Something.”

    Abagael Giles ’15 is a Public Radio Reporter. Scott Giles ’82, P’15 Helps Vermonters Plan and Pay for College and Career Training. Both Daughter and Father Found Their Sense of Purpose at St. Lawrence.