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  1. Alice Khalil and Samantha Glazier doing summer research at Saint Lawrence University together

    Nanoparticles, Roundworms, and Biryani: Summer Research Fellows Make Careers and Memories

    Sara St. Clair ’26, a neuroscience major from Winthrop, Maine, spent the summer on campus studying ways to slow or prevent Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases—a project that felt deeply personal.

  2. A large group of Saint Lawrence University alumni, wearing professional attire, stand in a group holding a scarlet and brown Saint Lawrence University flag.

    Alumni in Action-September 9, 2025

    St. Lawrence graduates have a thirst for knowledge and are innovative problem-solvers. This periodic roundup features Laurentians who are in the spotlight for making a positive impact on their communities, companies, and the world.

  3. Adam Harr speaks during a small classroom discussion, gesturing with both hands. A student in the foreground listens while using a laptop decorated with colorful stickers.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Adam Harr

    Associate Professor of Anthropology Adam Harr’s passion for linguistic and cultural anthropology shines through in his engaging and interdisciplinary courses. By exploring the connections between language, culture, and identity, he inspires students to think critically about the ways we communicate and navigate the world.

  4. Mindy Pitre, wearing brown plaid turtleneck, smiles in the classroom. There is a large ape skeleton in the background.

    Professor Mindy Pitre Unearths the Human Story

    There’s hands-on learning, and then there’s Mindy Pitre’s classes. Whether it’s analyzing centuries-old human remains, or tracking decomposing animal carcasses to simulate forensic investigations, the associate professor and chair of anthropology takes real-world, experiential opportunities to the next level.  

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  5. Q&A With Anthropology Alum Edward Habeck '24

    Nach Insaurralde

    Anthropology alum Edward Habeck '24 discusses his research in paleogenetics studying ancient DNA as a Yale Postgraduate Associate.

  6. Zane Cooper, Mindy Pitre, Patti Lock, Howard Eissenstat. Saint Lawrence University Faculty Focus.

    Faculty Focus-February 4, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published academic journal articles, gave invited presentations, launched research programs, and were interviewed by international media.

  7. Adam Harr, Sahar Milani, Zhenjun Zhang, Howard Eissenstat, Alessandro Giardino, Neil Forkey. Saint Lawrence University Faculty Focus.

    Faculty Focus-January 14, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published books, chapters, journal articles, and were interviewed by local and international media.

  8. Uncovering the Past: Anthropology Students and Dr. Mindy Pitre Bring History to Life

    Nach Insaurralde

    Dr. Mindy Pitre, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology, recently co-authored a paper with alumna Marika Stauring ’24, titled “An abnormal connection: bilateral non-osseous...

  9. Student Spotlight: Lucy Postizzi

    Nach Insaurralde

    Read how Lucy Postizzi '26 learned forensic anthropology techniques first-hand at the Forensic Anthropology Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

  10. Faculty Insight Story: Dr. Shinu Anna Abraham

    Nach Insaurralde

    Before finding archaeology, Dr. Shinu Anna Abraham wanted to be a psychologist, a detective, and a translator. In her early career, she worked as a technical writer and an editor, but this was all before realizing that she felt more comfortable in academia –a place where she could grow intellectually. In anthropology, she found a field that allowed her to explore her own identity, and her place in the world.