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  1. Drone light show at Saint Lawrence University featuring the University chapel

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Students are studying in a sunlit lounge filled with plants, wooden sculptures, and warm lighting. Some are working on laptops, while others are reading or writing at wooden tables and cushioned chairs. The space has a peaceful atmosphere with natural elements and soft lighting.

    St. Lawrence Receives $1.5 Million Gift to Endow a Full Scholarship for Middle-Class North Country Students

    The Edward John Noble Foundation has made a $1.5 million gift to St. Lawrence University to endow a comprehensive scholarship for middle-class students from the North Country.

  5. Three football players kneel on a grassy field, two wearing practice uniforms and holding helmets, while the one in the center wears a jacket and holds a football. A chain-link fence and trees are visible in the background. The image appears to be from a vintage setting, showcasing a practice or team discussion.

    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.

  6. John Crowley.

    St. Lawrence University Receives Transformative $5 Million Legacy Gift from John Crowley '76

    St. Lawrence University is grateful to announce a $5 million unrestricted legacy gift from John Crowley ’76, a milestone in his enduring connection to his alma mater that will support the University’s highest priorities. 

  7. An aerial view of the Saint Lawrence University campus on a sunny day. The campus buildings are surrounded by lush green grass.

    $1.4 Million Legacy Gift Strengthens University’s Long-Term Financial Health

    In a significant show of generosity,  an anonymous donor has pledged a legacy gift of $1.4 million to support St. Lawrence University’s unrestricted endowment.

  8. An aerial view of the Saint Lawrence University riding center. The grass and surrounding trees are vibrant green.

    Generous Gift Spurs Riding Barn Upgrades

    The St. Lawrence Riding Program is poised for an exciting transformation, thanks to a $660,000 anonymous gift aimed at revitalizing the west side of the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Arena.

  9. Thomas Wallace, wearing a blue button up t-shirt, sits in a leather chair in a library.

    Thomas Wallace M’64 Funds New Scholarship to Help Adirondack Students Reach Their Peak

    The journey to philanthropy began for Thomas Wallace M’64 on the shores of Saranac Lake, nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Far different from Washington, D.C., where he was born and lived until sixth grade, Saranac Lake was a small, tight-knit community where people looked after one another.

  10. Sean Kelly crouches on a sidewalk, smiling while holding a dog on a leash. Next to them is a small blue box labeled "Stevie's Biscuit Bar," filled with dog treats. Fallen leaves and a black metal fence frame the scene.

    Who Are Our Sustaining Saints?

    Sean Kelly ’15 has made a gift to St. Lawrence University’s annual fund every year since graduating. Here, he shares his memories of St. Lawrence, his reasons for giving back, and how he keeps the spirit of community alive in some surprising ways.