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  1. Ronnie Olesker stands with her three kids at Disney. They are wearing Mickey Mouse ears and themed t-shirts. The park is lively, with many visitors in the background, and a brightly lit castle is visible in the distance. The atmosphere is festive and joyful.

    How Chat GPT Saved Our Disney Trip

    Planning a trip to Disney World is notoriously daunting, even for an accomplished Ph.D. like Ronnie Olesker, government professor and associate dean for Faculty Affairs. The labyrinth of options...

  2. President Morris stands on the left, smiling warmly, wearing a dark blazer and a patterned blouse. In the center is Sarah Johnson, wearing a floral-patterned jacket over a red top, with white hair styled loosely around her shoulders. On the right is Jennifer Curley Reichert, also smiling, wearing a patterned jacket over a black blouse. The three women are close together, appearing at a formal event, with a modern glass backdrop featuring geometric designs behind them. The atmosphere is professional yet frie

    Trustee Emerita Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 Honored with Laurentian Medal

    Over Commencement Weekend, Trustee Emerita Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 was honored with the Laurentian Medal in recognition of more than four decades of high-impact service to her alma mater as an actively engaged alumna, philanthropist, and trustee.  

  3. Saint Lawrence University Flag with words overlaying the flag background reading "Faculty Focus" and the St. Lawrence University official logo at the bottom of the flag.

    Faculty Focus-July 8, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have published articles, op-ed's, won awards, and much more.

  4. A young male athlete wearing a brown and red St. Lawrence University track uniform with the number 503, running on an indoor track with a determined expression. The background is blurred, highlighting his focus and motion.

    Speeding Past a 40-Year-Old Record

    Karen Morrissey Bedard '96

    For Nick Lyndaker '26, trailblazing runs in the family.

  5. Barn Good Thrift Store Receives New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Grant

    Evelyn Laferriere

    May 24, 2024

  6. Photo of 3 female students holding a cardboard painted sign that reads "SLU Close the Loop" with a large recycle triangle around the words.

    ‘Shared Closet’ Concept Closes the Loop on Clothing Waste

    Bailee Underwood

    Close the Loop, a club dedicated to reducing textile waste on campus, started with Valeria Obregon Diaz ’24 and a couple of friends carrying some of their garments to the Student Center for a clothing swap. Two years later, it has more than 10 active members, manages the thrift store on campus, has hosted multiple clothing swaps, as well as sewing and mending workshops, and was named ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the student leadership awards ceremony.

  7. Public Health Celebrates Majors and Minors

    Recently, the Public Health Department celebrated its majors and minors with a luncheon followed by an award ceremony. Here the department recognized Outstanding Senior Scholar's in Public Health, and those who excelled in Service and Dedication to Public Health.

  8. A group of diverse St. Lawrence graduates wearing black graduation caps and gowns stand in a line, smiling. The graduates include a woman with curly brown hair, a woman with blue hair, and a man with a beard. There are nternational flags in the background. The mood is celebratory and proud.

    St. Lawrence Climbs Even Higher in The Princeton Review Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, and Impact

    The Princeton Review named St. Lawrence to its list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, noting its high return on investment for students and recent grads.

  9. Dr. Smith Awarded

    Recently, Dr. Mary Jane Smith was awarded the Emily Eaton Hepburn Women's Award for Creative Leadership. This award recognizes outstanding women faculty, staff or students in the University community who have created learning opportunities through imaginative leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Smith!

  10. Headshot of Kim Hissong, with shoulder-length brown hair and wearing a black blazer over a patterned blouse.

    St. Lawrence University Names Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 as Vice President of University Advancement

    St. Lawrence has named Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 its Vice President for University Advancement, President Kathryn A. Morris announced on June 6.