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St. Lawrence University students aiming for careers in environmental management or forestry now have a unique opportunity to fast-track their education, thanks to a new partnership with Duke University’s prestigious Nicholas School of the Environment. Through a newly established 3:2 Cooperative College Program, high-achieving students can earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years.
St. Lawrence University has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, earning a place in The Princeton Review's 2025 edition of its Guide to Green Colleges.
Diane White Husic, the inaugural Dick ’64 and Gail Stradling Executive Director of the Center for the Environment, is a seasoned environmental advocate, teacher, and researcher widely respected in her field. In November, Diane will share her expertise at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) as a board member of the Scientific Council of COP29 Presidency. In this story, she shares her background and what inspires her to do this impactful work.
Richard “Dick” ’64 and Gail Stradling have created an endowment to permanently fund the new Center for the Environment’s executive director position with their generous $1.5 million gift. Introduced...
Kathleen Fitzgerald ’92, HD’24, a conservation leader with extensive experience in integrated large landscape conservation and development programs in Africa and North America, shared her insights on finding purpose and making a positive impact in life after receiving an honorary doctorate at Commencement.
Over Commencement Weekend, Trustee Emerita Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 was honored with the Laurentian Medal in recognition of more than four decades of high-impact service to her alma mater as an actively engaged alumna, philanthropist, and trustee.
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.
The Princeton Review named St. Lawrence to its list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, noting its high return on investment for students and recent grads.
St. Lawrence University President Kathryn A. Morris and Vice President of the University and Dean of Academic Affairs Alison Del Rossi have announced the appointment of Diane White Husic, Ph.D. as the inaugural leader of the new Center for the Environment. She will take the helm as the Richard ’64 and Gail Stradling Executive Director of the Center for the Environment starting in July.
This regular roundup features a selection of recent mentions of St. Lawrence University and its students, faculty, and staff in regional, national, and international media outlets.