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Spafford Family Gives $1 Million to Expand Access at St. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence University has received a $1 million gift from alumnus Jeff Spafford ’88 and his wife, Amy, to establish the Spafford Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. The fund will provide financial support for students, ensuring access to the life-shaping experiences that define a St. Lawrence education.
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St. Lawrence in the News-July 1, 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.
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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.
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Alumni Light Up Campus at Reunion Weekend 2025
More than 800 alumni returned to campus last week to participate in St. Lawrence’s 2025 Reunion Weekend, which welcomed Laurentians celebrating their first, fifth, 30th, 50th, and Honor Guard classes milestones.
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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.
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Five Alumni to Receive 2025 Awards from Alumni Executive Council
St. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that John M. Greenwood '75, P'13, Katherine Kretow Eyre '78, and Jack '11 and Emily Tulip Droppa '09 will receive Alumni Citations for their dedication and service to the Laurentian Community, while Mary Jane Potter '75 will receive the Sol Feinstone Award for Humanitarian Service.
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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.
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SLU Connect Turns 10
Ten years ago, a bold idea took shape in Washington, D.C.—what if students could tap into the power of the Laurentian network beyond campus, exploring careers firsthand with the help of alumni, parents, and friends of the University?
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Sustaining Saints: Serious About Connections and Sergi's
For Madison Wilcox Shifley ’14, being a Laurentian is a lifelong bond that has shaped her career, friendships, and even her wedding menu (hello, Sergi’s delivery!).
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Major Gift Endows St. Lawrence University Head Football Coach Position in Memory of Steve Munn ’64
The St. Lawrence University Head Football Coach is now an endowed position thanks to a $1.5 million gift from the Munn family in memory of Steve Munn ’64.
