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  1. A group of students sitting outside on a sunny day, smiling and clapping during an event at Saint Lawrence University.

    Happiest Students. Best Science Labs. Most Accessible Professors. Princeton Review Names St. Lawrence a 2026 Standout

    St. Lawrence University has earned high marks across the board in The Princeton Review’s 2026 college rankings, securing its place once again among the “Best 391 Colleges” and appearing on Top-25 lists in 12 different categories.

  2. Kirk Douglas Hall

    Douglas Foundation Makes $1 Million Gift to Support Kirk Douglas Hall

    St. Lawrence University has received a $1 million gift from the Douglas Foundation to support the long-term maintenance and care of Kirk Douglas Hall, the residence and community hub named for the legendary actor and philanthropist, Class of 1939.

  3. Campus Kitchens volunteer members making a meal together

    Making a Difference One Plate at a Time

    Every week, nearly two dozen St. Lawrence students come together to prep, cook, deliver, and serve food to local community members in need.

  4. A college campus in autumn with vibrant trees. A historic stone building with arched windows is shown, with a student walking along a path. A badge reads 'Wall Street Journal Best Colleges 2025.'

    St. Lawrence University Recognized in 2025 Wall Street Journal’s Best College Rankings

    St. Lawrence University is recognized among the nation's 500 top colleges in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges rankings. The University's exceptional commitment to the student experience, bolstered by strong feedback from undergraduates and young alumni, was a major contributor to the ranking.

  5. Photo of 3 female students holding a cardboard painted sign that reads "SLU Close the Loop" with a large recycle triangle around the words.

    ‘Shared Closet’ Concept Closes the Loop on Clothing Waste

    Bailee Underwood

    Close the Loop, a club dedicated to reducing textile waste on campus, started with Valeria Obregon Diaz ’24 and a couple of friends carrying some of their garments to the Student Center for a clothing swap. Two years later, it has more than 10 active members, manages the thrift store on campus, has hosted multiple clothing swaps, as well as sewing and mending workshops, and was named ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the student leadership awards ceremony.

  6. 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.

  7. Tess Downing, wearing a black long-sleeve t-shirt, stands with her horse in the barn.

    First Person: Helping to Make a Championship Team Shine

    Tess Downing '24

    If you walk about 15 minutes down the Avenue of the Elms, where the Saddlemire Trail and Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course meet, you will find the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall.

  8. Photo of three students, 2 in blue robes escorting a new inductee to her induction.

    St. Lawrence Recognizes 2024 Moving-Up Day Award Winners

    St. Lawrence University announces its 2023-24 Moving-Up Day academic award winners, as well as Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa’s newest inductees.

  9. The podium with the first through fifth place winners of the downhill race at the National Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships.

    Fearlessness and Finesse: Amanda Vansant ’24 Takes Home a Gold Medal at the National Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships

    Olivia White '17

    Amanda Vansant ’24 is perched on her mountain bike at the top of a rugged downhill racecourse in Zirconia, North Carolina. As she prepares to plunge forward and take on the obstacles ahead of her, she reminds herself of the goals she wrote for her debut at the National Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships.  

  10. Rendition of Appleton Arena Phase II

    New Division III Athletics Facility Takes Shape

    Construction is underway on the donor-funded Appleton Arena George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center with plans to open in September 2024. The project will be completed as phase two of the Appleton Arena project, and $11.3 million in gifts and pledges have been raised so far.