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  1. 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.

  2. Elizabeth Barsness and her host family in Owambo cultural dress

    Public Health Passion Propels SLU Grad to Peace Corps Service in Namibia

    Fueled by curiosity, compassion, and a drive to serve, Elizabeth Barsness ’24 has taken her passion for public health across the globe.

  3. St. Lawrence students engage in conversation with an alumna at a networking event. Badge overlay reads “The Princeton Review No. 1 Alumni Network 2025.”

    St. Lawrence University Ranked No. 1 in the Nation for its Alumni Network

    St. Lawrence University now holds the No. 1 spot in the nation for alumni networks at private colleges and universities, according to The Princeton Review’s "Best Value Colleges" guide for 2025.

  4. A group of students in plaid skirts and white shirts smile and laugh while interacting with a person in a red shirt who is giving a high-five.

    St. Lawrence Prepares Students for the Peace Corps and More

    Eleven graduating seniors were recently honored with Peace Corps Prep cords, signaling their hard work and dedication to global service—a distinction recognized by the U.S. Department of State Peace Corps. St. Lawrence is one of only six institutions in New York State to offer the program.

  5. Hayden Beyer

    St. Lawrence Student Receives Prestigious Adirondack Award

    St. Lawrence’s very own Hayden Beyer ’26 received the Richard D. Morse Memorial award at the Adirondack Research Consortium annual Conference on the Adirondacks.

  6. A collage of Chris Yosida, Taylor Castator, Oscar Acevedo, Grant Cornwell, and Sarah Evarts.

    St. Lawrence Board of Trustees Elects Five New Members

    The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome three new members for six-year terms: Taylor Castator ’15, Grant H. Cornwell ’79, and Christopher P. Yoshida ’00. The board is also delighted to welcome young alumni Oscar Acevedo ’19 and Sarah Evarts ’17 as McCurdy-Sprague trustees, with a term of four years. Our new members begin their service on June 1.

  7. Saint Lawrence University graduate celebrating with his family

    “Go Forth to Serve": St. Lawrence Celebrates Class of 2025 at Commencement

    In a celebration of academic and extracurricular achievement, resilience, and community spirit, about 500 members of the St. Lawrence University Class of 2025 participated in the University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18, in Newell Fieldhouse.

  8. 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.

  9. John and Leslie Reed.

    Opportunity and Friendship Inspire Reed Family’s Giving

    During their time at St. Lawrence in the 1980s, John Reed ’85, P’16 and Leslie Reed ’87, P’16 built close friendships and a deep sense of community that have remained with them long after graduation. The couple has a well-established record of generous and thoughtful giving, often in memory of dear  St. Lawrence friends, such as their creation of the Caroline “Cammy” Mook ’87 Memorial Scholarship.

  10. A group of students and faculty from Saint Lawrence University pose together in the CBS News studio. They stand behind a glass desk with the CBS News logo displayed prominently in the background. Everyone is smiling, dressed in professional attire, and wearing ID badges.

    Our Network at Work

    Laurentians have a knack for showing up for each other. Ranked among the top alumni networks in the country, our extended community spans industries, continents, and generations, united by a deep commitment to helping one another succeed.