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  1. 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.  

  2. 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.

  3. Jonathan Kent

    Jonathan Kent ’04 Will Lead Enrollment at His Alma Mater

    Following a national search that drew a highly competitive pool of candidates, St. Lawrence University is welcoming back one of its own.

  4. A digitized photo of Camp Pine Knot, a large, rustic Adirondack camp built in the Adirondack style.

    St. Lawrence's Special Collections Featured in The Wall Street Journal

    St. Lawrence University’s Owen D. Young Library Special Collections received national attention in a recent Wall Street Journal article titled “The Ultimate American Summer Adventure: Exploring the Adirondacks by Canoe."

  5. Brown background with a scarlet stripe running horizontally. The words overlay this scarlet stripe saying "Saint Lawrence in the News" and below those words is the orricial Saint Lawrence university logo.

    St. Lawrence in the News-July 1, 2025

    This regular roundup features a selection of recent mentions of St. Lawrence University and its students, faculty, and staff in regional, national, and international media outlets.

  6. Elizabeth Barsness and her host family in Owambo cultural dress

    Public Health Passion Propels SLU Grad to Peace Corps Service in Namibia

    Fueled by curiosity, compassion, and a drive to serve, Elizabeth Barsness ’24 has taken her passion for public health across the globe.

  7. St. Lawrence students engage in conversation with an alumna at a networking event. Badge overlay reads “The Princeton Review No. 1 Alumni Network 2025.”

    St. Lawrence University Ranked No. 1 in the Nation for its Alumni Network

    St. Lawrence University now holds the No. 1 spot in the nation for alumni networks at private colleges and universities, according to The Princeton Review’s "Best Value Colleges" guide for 2025.

  8. From left to right: Megan Carpenter, Daniel Look, Caroline Breashears, Anna Fahr, Patti Lock.

    Faculty Focus-June 17, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty earned prestigious grants, attended celebrated festivals, and published impactful books.

  9. A group of students in plaid skirts and white shirts smile and laugh while interacting with a person in a red shirt who is giving a high-five.

    St. Lawrence Prepares Students for the Peace Corps and More

    Eleven graduating seniors were recently honored with Peace Corps Prep cords, signaling their hard work and dedication to global service—a distinction recognized by the U.S. Department of State Peace Corps. St. Lawrence is one of only six institutions in New York State to offer the program.

  10. Hayden Beyer

    St. Lawrence Student Receives Prestigious Adirondack Award

    St. Lawrence’s very own Hayden Beyer ’26 received the Richard D. Morse Memorial award at the Adirondack Research Consortium annual Conference on the Adirondacks.