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  1. Six Saint Lawrence University graduates in caps and gowns pose for a selfie outside a stone building, smiling and celebrating together.

    Passion, Grit, and Growth: Meet the Class of 2025

    Before they don their caps and gowns for Commencement on Sunday, May 18, members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2025 are taking a moment to reflect on the classes, mentors, and moments that shaped their time on campus. From NCAA tournament appearances and mountain summits to honors research and advocacy across continents, these seniors have pursued their passions with purpose.

  2. Tyler Karaskinski, dressed in full graduation regalia, stands next to a red telescope in front of a brick building. It's a cloudy day with some sun peeking through.

    Making Their Mark in the Universe: Meet the Class of 2024

    On Sunday, May 19, the Class of 2024 will collect their diplomas and walk across the Commencement stage toward their shining futures—but they've already had some practice handling star power. It just so happens that their graduation year aligns with one of the most spectacular events in St. Lawrence history.

  3. A young woman at the trailhead where she's cross-country skiing.

    First Person: The Unexpected Beauty of Indecision

    Meg Charles '22

    I’ve grown very familiar with the phrases “don’t worry, no one knows what they want to do” and “you’ve got plenty of time.” As cliché as they sound though, they're true. Since I was little, I’ve...

  4. A group of students in ski gear dig a snow pit in five feet of snow. It's a bright, sunny day in Teton Pass.

    First Person: Experiential Learning and SLU Skiing Culture During COVID-19

    Nick Grammas '22

    The outdoors has been a major part of my St. Lawrence experience in the three years that I have been in Canton. Whether you are a first-year student, a member of the Outing Club, an athlete, an artist...

  5. A photo of a person on top of a mountain with their arms up and outstretched over a vast landscape.

    20 Years Young

    KIM COVILL ’06

    St. Lawrence reflects on two decades of living and learning in the Adirondacks.

  6. A photo of students scaling the side of a rocky cliff.

    Politics and the Outdoors

    CHLOE MITCHELL ’21

    Students' academic experience becomes a service learning operation, teaming with volunteers to protect parks and environment during government shutdown