News

  1. Habib Battah, Grace Huang, Howard Eissenstat.

    Faculty Focus-May 7, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published peer-reviewed articles, were interviewed in high-impact publications, and won prestigious awards.

  2. Previous Gilman Scholarship recipient Anna Fitzgerald ‘25 crafting Chapati with her rural homestay mom, Prisca, in Kakamega as part of the Kenya Semester Program

    Laurentians Outearn Prestigious Off-Campus Study Scholarships

    St. Lawrence University students continue to outpace the national average for receiving prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship award funds, which provide critical support to students participating in off-campus programs.  

  3. Brown background with a scarlet stripe running horizontally. The words overlay this scarlet stripe saying "Saint Lawrence in the News" and below those words is the orricial Saint Lawrence university logo.

    St. Lawrence in the News-May 7, 2025

    This regular roundup features a selection of recent mentions of St. Lawrence University and its students, faculty, and staff in regional, national, and international media outlets.

  4. Jeff Frank, Stephanie Ratcliffe, and Mike Ranger.

    St. Lawrence University Announces 2025 Commencement Speakers 

    In recognition of their outstanding accomplishments and enduring contributions to St. Lawrence University and the North Country community, Mike Ranger ’80, P’17, and Stephanie Ratcliffe P’13, ’16, will be honored during the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Professor of Education Jeff Frank will deliver the address to the Class of 2025.

  5. HEadliner Awards

    Global Studies Faculty Habib Battah Recognized for Investigative Journalism and Scholarship on the Middle East

    Ceyda Onaran Kartal

    Global Studies adjunct faculty member Habib Battah receives national recognition for investigative journalism and continues scholarship on the Middle East

  6. Lisa Torrey stands at a whiteboard pointing to a diagram while students sit at tables in small groups, listening, writing, or working on laptops in a bright, modern classroom.

    Meet Professor Lisa Torrey

    Associate Professor of Computer Science Lisa Torrey combines her love of problem-solving and creativity to make computer science accessible, engaging, and exciting for all students. Her courses inspire intellectual curiosity and civic responsibility in order to equip students with the skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.

  7. Adam Harr speaks during a small classroom discussion, gesturing with both hands. A student in the foreground listens while using a laptop decorated with colorful stickers.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Adam Harr

    Associate Professor of Anthropology Adam Harr’s passion for linguistic and cultural anthropology shines through in his engaging and interdisciplinary courses. By exploring the connections between language, culture, and identity, he inspires students to think critically about the ways we communicate and navigate the world.

  8. A professor speaks to a group of students seated at computer stations in a modern classroom at Saint Lawrence University. Large monitors display a fall campus scene, and a digital stock ticker scrolls above the glass wall.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Cynthia Bansak

    Charles A. Dana Professor of Economics Cynthia Bansak brings a wealth of expertise in labor economics, immigration, and international finance to her teaching. Known for her engaging style and ability to connect theory with real-world issues, she inspires students to explore how economic principles shape societies and lives.

  9. Jon Rosales leads a discussion in a snowy forest at Saint Lawrence University, holding a clipboard while gesturing toward students in winter gear. The group stands among trees with snow-covered ground, participating in an outdoor learning session.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Jon Rosales

    Professor of Environmental Studies Jon Rosales is passionate about the environment and helping students understand the complexities of global environmental challenges and explore innovative solutions. Through hands-on learning and interdisciplinary approaches, his courses inspire students to think critically, act decisively, and live within the laws of Nature.

  10. Judith Nagel-Myers sits in a geology lab.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Judith Nagel-Myers

    From hands-on experiences to field trips exploring volcanic landscapes, Associate Professor of Geology Judith Nagel-Myers ignites curiosity and enthusiasm for the study of past, present, and future environments that are shaped by earth systems processes. Her teaching blends creativity, real-world applications, and a deep appreciation for student perspectives.