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  1. Erika Barthlemess, wearing a florescent orange vest, stands in front of a group of Saint Lawrence students and explains a research sample collection process. The group is outside in the woods.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Erika Barthelmess

    From hands-on field trips to guided meditation, Erika Barthelmess creates a learning environment that’s as dynamic and engaging as the natural world she studies.

  2. Alessandro Giardino’s The Caravaggio Syndrome Recognized by Artnet as a Must-Read Art Novel for the Holidays

    During the holidays, Alessandro Giardino's novel, The Caravaggio Syndrome, has garnered significant acclaim, earning a spot on Artnet's prestigious list of " 12 Art-Related Books to Curl Up With This...

  3. 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. 

  4. Student working with local youth

    SLU PIC Alums Then and Now

    Oscar Castillo ’19 discovered a passion for community organizing while interning with North Country Children’s Museum a year before it opened its bright yellow doors. Today, Castillo is the executive...

  5. 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.

  6. Alexandria Nye sits at a table with young children as they work on a glow in the dark project while black lights shine on them. Everyone is illuminated in purple light.

    Learning While Serving

    For Alexandria Nye ’26, every day at the North Country Children’s Museum was a little bit different. Over the course of her St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLU PIC) internship last...

  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. Cody Belden '25

    Belden '25 Presents Results of Fall Semester Research

    Senior research project results.

  9. Anna Farh stands on a stage, holding a microphone, and laughs alongside two other people as she accepts an award.

    Bringing Film Festival Success to the Classroom

    “Valley of Exile,” Anna Fahr’s first full-length narrative film, is currently making waves on the festival circuit, earning critical acclaim and awards. While navigating the demands of an international film release, Fahr also balances her role as a full-time assistant professor in the new Digital Media and Film program, where she brings her extensive industry experience to the classroom.

  10. Sonja Jensen leans on the wooden railing of a porch, smiling. A "GardenShare" sign is visible below, featuring the slogan "Healthy food. Healthy farms. Everybody eats." The background includes trees and power lines on a cloudy day.

    Connecting Communities, Driving Change

    It was a fortuitous connection made during her sophomore year that set Sonja Jensen '19, originally from Binghamton, New York, on her current path as an agent of change in St. Lawrence County (SLC) as...