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  1. St. Lawrence University proudly announces the 2025 Frank P. Piskor Lecturer

    Tori Lampett

    St. Lawrence University proudly announces the 2025 Frank P. Piskor Lecturer, Dr. Amanda Oldacre, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. Her lecture, "Investigating the Degradation of Microplastic Pollution Using Solar and Electrical Energy," will highlight innovative research on one of today's most pressing environmental challenges.

  2. A behind-the-scenes look at an AI video recording session in a library. A person sits in front of bookshelves, facing the camera, while a crew sets up lighting and sound equipment. Several people monitor the recording on screens, ensuring the setup is correct. The atmosphere is professional and focused, with attention to detail in the filming process.

    Boldly Learning AI Together

    Not all St. Lawrence faculty have incorporated AI into their teaching—or permit students to use it in their scholarship. But Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Ronnie Olesker, a self-described early adopter of new technology, says she is “comfortable with uncomfortableness.”

  3. Kim Longfellow

    Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study Presents Research on Student Retention

    Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study Kim Longfellow presented findings from her ongoing research on student retention within off-campus study programs. At the 2023 NAFSA Region X and XI Conference in Montreal, Longfellow was the chair and presenter at a session titled "Ghosted: Data-Driven Analysis of Students Breaking Up with Study Abroad."

  4. Inductees into Try-Alpha Honor Society

    Honor Society Induction Ceremony Celebrates First-Generation Scholars

    Forty-six students, 16 faculty and staff, and two alumni became members of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha), the national honor society recognizing first-generation students for academic excellence, at an April 28 induction ceremony. St. Lawrence established the Eta Nu chapter of Tri-Alpha this year to strengthen its commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.

  5. Close-up of the sign outside the State Department, which reads "Department of State" in large sans-serif silver letters in all caps.

    St. Lawrence Announces Coveted Department of State Partnership to Help Shape International Policy

    Starting in the fall of 2023, St. Lawrence students will have a unique opportunity to explore and impact real-world foreign policy issues while working alongside career diplomats.

  6. Daryl Davis.

    An Evening with Acclaimed Musician and Race Relations Expert Daryl Davis

    St. Lawrence University and the Ken Okoth ’01 Black American Music Project will welcome acclaimed musician and race relations expert Daryl Davis for an evening lecture and show on Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. This event is free and open to the public.

  7. Zoe Jackowitz

    Government Major Wins Award at Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Conference

    Zoe Jackowitz ’23 was awarded “Best Student Poster” for her research on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the 15th Annual Conference of the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) in November.

  8. St. Lawrence Welcomes New Faculty for 2022-23

    St. Lawrence University has appointed 11 new tenure-track faculty and welcomes 15 visiting faculty and scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year.

  9. Four faculty and staff members gather for a group photo in a bright wooded area on campus.

    Faculty and Staff Honored, Awarded Promotions at Annual Convocation Ceremony

    To mark the beginning of a new academic year and celebrate the contributions of all members of the St. Lawrence community, the University honored several employees with awards for their outstanding service and recognized a number of faculty who earned tenure and promotions during their annual Convocation event. The ceremony was held outside in the Herring-Cole Grove on Wednesday, August 25. 

  10. May College 2022: Reconnect, Reset, Rekindle

    After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 80 faculty and staff reconnected during May College on May 24 and 25.