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  1. Kirk Douglas Hall

    Douglas Foundation Makes $1 Million Gift to Support Kirk Douglas Hall

    St. Lawrence University has received a $1 million gift from the Douglas Foundation to support the long-term maintenance and care of Kirk Douglas Hall, the residence and community hub named for the legendary actor and philanthropist, Class of 1939.

  2. Jeff Spafford '88

    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.

  3. From left to right: Yesim Bayar, Aaron Iverson, Zane Griffin Talley Cooper, Paul Doty

    Faculty Focus-July 29, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published articles in high-impact journals and received grants for cutting-edge research.

  4. From left to right: Robin Lock, Patti Lock, Ivan Ramler, Ben Moolman ‘24, Matt Higham, Chelsey Legacy ‘14, Jessica Chapman, Lillian Li. Joining the six St. Lawrence faculty members at the conference were two St. Lawrence alumni: Ben Moolman (‘24), who is now a PhD student in statistics at Iowa State University and Dr. Chelsey Legacy (‘14), who is on the faculty in Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota.

    St. Lawrence Faculty Present at the United States Conference on Teaching Statistics (USCOTS)

    Six St. Lawrence faculty members traveled to Ames, Iowa to share their expertise and help to improve the teaching and learning of statistics across the nation.

  5. St. Lawrence University chemistry and biochemistry students and faculty at the National Organic Symposium conference

    Six Students Present at Prestigious Chemistry Conference

    Six chemistry and biochemistry students attended and presented research at the National Organic Symposium conference this year held at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., from June 22-26.

  6. Cordelia Sherwood '26 replaces wheel on racecar

    Cordelia Sherwood '26 Participates in McLaren Racing NEXT Program

    Congratulations to Cordelia Sherwood'26 for being selected and participating in McLaren Racing’s NEXT Program.

  7. New member of Phi Beta Kappa receives cord from Professor Nadia Marano

    Upcoming Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony - September 19

    Join us in celebrating academic excellence at the Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony on Thursday, September 19 at 5:30 pm in the Herring-Cole Feinstone Room.

  8. A large group of Saint Lawrence University alumni, wearing professional attire, stand in a group holding a scarlet and brown Saint Lawrence University flag.

    Alumni in Action-July 15, 2025

    St. Lawrence graduates have a thirst for knowledge and are innovative problem-solvers. This periodic roundup features Laurentians who are in the spotlight for making a positive impact on their communities, companies, and the world.

  9. 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.  

  10. From left to right: Allison Rowland, Cynthia Bansak, Zhenjun Zhang, Jeff Frank, Antun Husinec, Howard Eissenstat

    Faculty Focus-July 15, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published articles in high-impact journals, were invited to be distinguished speakers, edited groundbreaking books, and wrote op-eds on timely and important topics.