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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. A large group of Saint Lawrence University students, many dressed in red and gray, gather excitedly in the campus fitness center, posing and cheering. They stand in front of workout equipment under bright overhead lights. The group is smiling and waving, creating a lively and celebratory atmosphere.

    St. Lawrence University Celebrates Official Dedication of the George W. Karpus '68 Athletic Center

    Over 250 Laurentians gathered for the dedication of the George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena on October 26, becoming the first to see St. Lawrence’s 95th building on campus.

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    St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees Elects A New Member 

    The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome a new member. Julie Black Hitch ’88 was elected to a six-year term and began her service this month. She has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to her alma mater, reflecting her deep ties to the Laurentian community.

  7. Richard and Gail Stradling.

    $1.5 Million Gift Empowers Center for the Environment Leadership

    Richard “Dick” ’64 and Gail Stradling have created an endowment to permanently fund the new Center for the Environment’s executive director position with their generous $1.5 million gift. Introduced...

  8. A person in a graduation cap and gown stands at a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone. The individual, who appears to be a faculty member or guest speaker, has white hair and wears glasses. In the background, colorful flags representing various countries or institutions are slightly blurred, creating a vibrant backdrop for the scene. The speaker's expression is focused and engaging, emphasizing the importance of the occasion.

    Conservation Leader Urges Grads: ‘Don’t Get Overwhelmed, Get Involved’

    Kathleen Fitzgerald ’92, HD’24, a conservation leader with extensive experience in integrated large landscape conservation and development programs in Africa and North America, shared her insights on finding purpose and making a positive impact in life after receiving an honorary doctorate at Commencement. 

  9. bob moran and lynda croker moran

    Getting to Know Our Sustaining Saints

    “Sustaining Saints” is our giving society that recognizes Laurentians who make consecutive annual gifts to the University for at least three years (or, for our newest alums, each of two years after graduation). Lynda Croker Moran ’69 and Bob Moran ’69 of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, have made annual gifts every year since graduation. Here, in Lynda’s words, are some highlights from her life as a Laurentian.

  10. 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.