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  1. Justin Dalba, wearing a head lamp while sitting on a small boat, meatures the length of a crocodile while conducting conservation research under the cover of nightfall.

    Laurentians Inspire: A Unique Lens on Environmental Conservation

    As a science communicator, Justin Dalaba ’16 is combining his training as a biologist with his passion for photography to raise awareness of environmental conservation issues.

  2. Lucy Hochschartner '20 wearing Nordic ski apparel and standing on a snowy peak overlooking the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

    Laurentians Inspire: Creating a One-Stop-Shop for Climate Action

    The summer after graduating in 2020, Lucy Hochschartner was driving home from her part-time job at Chipotle when she first got the idea for On the Level, a website and nonprofit organization using technology to help people join the climate movement—empowering them to take actions that align with their interests, skills, and location. 

  3. 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–February 2022

    St. Lawrence graduates have a thirst for knowledge, are innovative problem-solvers, and make their communities, companies, and the world better places. This periodic roundup features Laurentians at the focus of news stories shared by and within their communities.

  4. 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 - December 2021

    St. Lawrence graduates have a thirst for knowledge, are innovative problem-solvers, and make their communities, companies, and the world better places. This periodic roundup features Laurentians at the focus of news stories shared by and within their communities.

  5. 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 - Oct. 25, 2021

    St. Lawrence graduates have a thirst for knowledge, are innovative problem-solvers, and make their communities, companies, and the world better places. This periodic roundup features Laurentians at the focus of news stories shared in their communities around the world.

  6. Sharee Freeman and five fellow Laurentians at the National Public Radio headquarters.

    Laurentians Inspire: Sharee Freeman '76

    Margaret Dener '22

    In honor of Black History Month, our Laurentians Inspire series for the month of February celebrates Black Laurentians who have made a difference and left their mark on St. Lawrence.

  7. Jeffrey Campbell delivers an animated address from the pulpit.

    Laurentians Inspire: The Reverend Jeffrey Campbell, Class of 1933

    Henry Herbold '21

    In honor of Black History Month, our Laurentians Inspire series for the month of February celebrates Black Laurentians who have made a difference and left their mark on St. Lawrence. 

  8. Michael Petroni on a trail through tall yellow grasses with a bristly tree branching out behind him.

    Laurentians Inspire: Michael Petroni '12

    Michael Petroni '12, a Ph.D. candidate at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), lead a team of researchers on a study that links levels of Hazardous Air Pollutants to COVID-19 mortality rates. It has the potential to inform pollution standards and protect vulnerable populations across the country.

  9. Conor McDermott, wearing a mask, stands behind a table with drinks and snacks on it.

    Laurentians Inspire: Conor McDermott '12

    Conor McDermott '12 and his team at Kind Senior Care help seniors live independently and thrive. The pandemic has made their services even more essential.

  10. Emily Cafarella sits in the back of an ambulance where she serves as a member of the Massena Rescue Squad.

    Laurentians Inspire: Emily Cafarella '21

    A day in the life of a St. Lawrence student looks different these days. That’s especially the case for Emily Cafarella '21, who is balancing her academic obligations with her role as a first responder and officer with the Massena Rescue Squad. That puts her on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, working with her crew to keep her hometown safe.