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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. A collage of Chris Yosida, Taylor Castator, Oscar Acevedo, Grant Cornwell, and Sarah Evarts.

    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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. A group of professionally dressed students and mentors stand together indoors in front of a wall with the Curley Company logo.

    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?

  6. Madison Wilcox Shifley.

    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!).

  7. 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.

  8. Brian Spitzmiller, wearing a dark green barn coat, stands smiling in a lush green yard. A large white house is in the background.

    Big Idea: Spitzmiller’s Light Shines Bright

    When Christopher Spitzmiller ’94 graduated from St. Lawrence with his degree in fine arts, the ceramicist knew he was destined to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and run his own business.

  9. A smiling instructor in a blue jacket shows a group of children a reflective metal sphere during a science demonstration. The children look on curiously, and their reflections are visible in the shiny surface of the sphere.

    How SLU PIC Empowers Students and Local Nonprofits to do Their Best Work

    What started with just five interns and a bold idea has grown into the powerhouse that is St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLU PIC). From sparking curiosity at the North Country Children’s Museum to transforming transportation access in the North Country, our students and alums are creating lasting impact.

  10. A group of Saint Lawrence University alums stand together and hold up a brown Saint Lawrence University flag. They are inside an office at a technology company.

    Coding Connections: How a Professor and His Student Built a Tech Talent Pipeline

    When Geoff Baum ’10 joined Veoci, a tech startup based in New Haven, Connecticut, as one of its first employees, he had no idea he’d eventually help turn it into a hotspot for fellow St. Lawrence University graduates.