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  1. Susan Willson and a student carefully remove a small bird from a fine net during a field research activity outdoors.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Susan Willson

    Associate Professor of Biology Susan Willson combines her love of ecology and hands-on teaching to inspire students to explore the natural world. Whether in the snow-covered forests of the North Country or the biodiverse landscapes of Ecuador, her courses connect ecological science with real-world stewardship.

  2. Joe Erilichman and two Saint Lawrence students stand around a large silver bucket brewing beer.

    The Biology Behind the Brew

    Most people probably don’t associate beer with science, but that’s changing for at least a dozen St. Lawrence students each semester who take Professor of Biology Joe Erlichman’s class, The Science of Brewing.

  3. 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.

  4. Apply NOW for Fall Tri-Beta Inductions!

    Attention all Biology and related majors (Bchm, Nrsci, Con-Bio, etc.)

  5. From left to right: Kate Morris, Bill Short, Dan Look, Judith Nagel-Myers, Alison Del-Rossi

    2025 Convocation Ceremony Honors Faculty and Staff, Awards Promotions

    The St. Lawrence University community gathered under the canopy of the Herring-Cole Grove in the Enchanted Forest on Aug. 27 to celebrate the start of a new academic year and recognize the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff.

  6. Ella Martel '27, McNair Scholar, wins oral presentation award at local conference

    Ella Martel '27, a junior biomedical sciences major, recently participated in the Research and Posters Showcase at nearby Clarkson University and won best undergraduate oral presentation in the Biomedical and Health Sciences category.

  7. 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.  

  8. Faculty Cafe: Dr. Susan Willson on Conservation of the Evening Grosbeak

    Tori Lampett

    Explore Avian Conservation at the First Fall Faculty Cafe. Join us for a thought-provoking Faculty Cafe to kick off the fall semester, featuring Dr. Susan Willson and her research on one of North America's most rapidly declining songbirds.

  9. 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.

  10. Zane Griffin Talley Cooper, Mike Temkin, Mert Kartal, and Rafael Castillo Bejarano

    Faculty Focus-April 22, 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 profiled for academic journals, and wrote opinion pieces in prominent publications.