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Welcome Home, Saints! ❤️🤎

With first-year excitement in the air, we’re proud to welcome home out newest Saints as they embark on their greatest adventure yet. View photos from Move-In Weekend and Matriculation on the St. Lawrence University Facebook page.

On Monday August 28, President Morris sent a message to the community sharing that Piskor Professor Emeritus of Sociology Stuart Lee Hills GP’16 died on August 2 at the age of 90. For more than two decades at St. Lawrence, he served as a devoted teacher and mentor, and was a prolific researcher in his discipline. Read the Message.

Spring 2022 Magazine Now Online

Laurentian stories and wellness strategies are highlighted in the latest issue of St. Lawrence magazine now available online. View the Spring 2022 magazine.

Saints Lacrosse End Seasons at NCAAs; Scarlet and Brown Earn All-League Honors

After a record-breaking season and first NCAA appearance in over three decades, Saints Women’s Lacrosse concluded its spring season during a second-round matchup against Tufts. The No. 10 Saints Men’s Lacrosse defeated Cortland 15-14 in the second round of the NCAA tournament but fell to Bowdin in the third round. This week, the men’s and women’s track and field teams will head to Pennsylvania to compete in the All-Atlantic Region Track and Field Conference. In recognition of their stellar spring sports performances, several members of the Scarlet and Brown earned All-League Honors. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Spring Student-Athletes Earn Liberty League All-Academic Honors

A total of 109 St. Lawrence spring sport student-athletes earned Liberty League All-Academic honors, recognizing their all-star performances in the classroom. To be recognized as a member of the All-Academic Team a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.30. 

A Look Back at Spring 2022

As the St. Lawrence community comes together to celebrate the Class of 2022, take a look back at everything our students have accomplished this semester. From beloved campus favorites like Springfest and Folkfest to the return of traditions like Festival Day and Moving-Up Day, and so much more. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook account. 

Saints Basketball, Your Liberty League Champions!

It was an electric Sunday afternoon in Burkman as the Saints men’s basketball team dominated RPI 50-42 in overtime to secure the Liberty League championship. In a standing-room-only crowd, the Scarlet and Brown extended their winning streak to eight and improve to 19-7 after defeating Hobart 80-78 in the semifinals on Friday. The Saints will go on to compete in the NCAA tournament. The weekend wins continued with men's ice hockey shutting out Dartmouth 2-0 at Appleton to secure the fourth seed in the ECAC Tournament while women's hockey beat Quinnipiac 3-2 to conclude its season. Men's squash defeated Middlebury and MIT 5-4 during the Semifinal round of the Summers Cup at the CSA Team Nationals while Erik Geier '23 defended his Liberty League title in the 60-meter hurdles and broke a decade-old school record during the championship meet in Rochester. In recognition of their excellence in the classroom, several winter sport student-athletes earned Liberty League All-Academic honors. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

SLU Connect Links Laurentians 

SLU Connect—Washington, D.C. linked dozens of alumni, parents, and friends with students to network and explore different career opportunities in the D.C. area. Students attended a panel discussion at the U.S. Department of State, toured sites including the Capitol Building and World Bank, participated in roundtable discussions with industry experts, and much more! View photos from the trip on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

Weekend Wins for the Saints

The Scarlet and Brown topped the competition as Saints women's soccer shut out Bard 4-0 on the road and men's soccer defeated Bard 3-2 at home on Friday. The weekend wins continued with men's hockey celebrating 5-1 and 4-1 wins over Colorado College at home. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Laurentian Weekend Look Back

Only about 350 more days until we welcome families and alumni back for a favorite fall events–but who’s counting? Saints near and far captured the scarlet and brown spirit and shared their lasting memories on social media. View their photos from Laurentian Weekend 2022 on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.

Saints Dominate Spring Break Competitions

The scarlet and brown dominated their spring break competitions as Saints baseball secured wins over Fredonia (15-4), Hamilton (4-2),  Muhlenberg (21-6), and Thomas College (5-4, 6-1) while softball defeated Franklin & Marshall (10-3, 5-3) and Utica (2-6, 4-3). Women’s lacrosse topped Rochester 19-7 in the Liberty League opener after defeating Brockport 15-12 and Plattsburgh 18-7 while men’s lacrosse beat SUNY Cortland 14-8 and Western New England University 12-10. Men’s tennis defeated Bethel 7-2 after securing an 8-1 win over St. Scholastica at the UTSA National Campus while women’s tennis dominated New Paltz 8-1 after beating St. Scholastica 6-3. Women's swimming and diving's Maggie Wenger ’24 competed in several events at the NCAA Championships as Esports secured a 1-0 win over the University of Ottawa in a NACA Conference matchup. Women’s ice hockey’s Lucy Morgan ’23 was named a CCM/AHCA All-American for the 2021-22 season, Sanna Koivumäki ’22 of the women’s squash team has been selected to compete for her home country of Finland in the 2022 European Team Championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and Lewis Anderson ’25 was named Second Team All-American by the College Squash Association. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Spring at St. Lawrence

Take a look back at some of the great memories the St. Lawrence community has made so far this semester. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

In Memory

President Morris shared a message with the St. Lawrence community honoring the life of Dalton "Shep" Sheppard, the former buildings and grounds manager who helped make St. Lawrence feel like home. Read the message from President Morris.

Stand with Ukraine Community Discussion 

A recording of the Stand with Ukraine Community Discussion is now available for online viewing. Panelists included Professor Hana Waisserova of University of Nebraska, Dr. Aleksandra Monkos of Adam Mickiewicz University, Łukasz Niparko '13, and Sergiy Kuchko '16. St. Lawrence credentials are required to view the video. Watch the discussion.

Saints Skate to ECAC Quarterfinals; Spring Sports Continue

Following a four-game series against Brown, Saints men’s hockey is advancing to the ECAC Quarterfinals where they’ll take on Quinnipiac beginning Friday, March 11 in Connecticut. After defeating Brown 4-1 on Friday, and falling in a 2-1 in an overtime contest, the Skating Saints secured a 4-3 winner-take-all victory on Sunday. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with women’s lacrosse beating SUNY Oneonta 18-8 and men’s lacrosse defeating SUNY Potsdam 16-5 in their season openers while men’s tennis dominated RIT 8-1. ECAC Hockey announced that for the second consecutive season, Lucy Morgan ’23 is the 2022 MAC Women’s Goaltender of the Year and the Liberty League named women's swimming and diving's Maggie Wenger '24 Rookie of the Year. Alpine skiing's Ava Mattsson '22, Nordic skiing's Emma Strack '25 and Brian Beyerbach '23, and men's track and fields' Timothy Boyce '25 will compete in the NCAA Championships this weekend. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Peterson '24 Wins Silver at 2022 Winter Paralympic Games

Sydney Peterson'24 , a member of the Saints' Nordic ski team, won a silver medal in the women's long-distance classical technique during her 2022 Winter Paralympic Beijing Games debut in Beijing, China. Read about Sydney's victory.

Updated Spectator Policy

St. Lawrence Athletics remains committed to adhering to CDC, St. Lawrence County, NCAA SSI, and St. Lawrence University recommendations and protocols. Masking is now optional for fully vaccinated individuals attending athletic events and masks are required for unvaccinated individuals when inside athletic facilities. This policy extends to all home Saints athletic events. Read the spectator policy on SaintsAthletics.com. 

Diversity and Inclusion Week

Last week, members of the St. Lawrence community came together to celebrate Diversity and Inclusion Week.  Participants engaged in thoughtful conversations over meals, art projects, walks, and round table discussions. View photos from Diversity and Inclusion Week on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.  

Scarlet and Brown Triumph

Starting off strong this week the men's golf team took the win with Cooper Evans placing first place at the Clarkson Invitational, his second career title from the Golden Knights. Saints football followed suit with a 14-7 home victory against Norwich University. In women’s soccer, Lilly Stone ’26 and Zoe Rogan ’27 tallied first career goals, defeating Castleton University and closing the Manchester Cup with a 3-0 win.  

 For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Congratulations, Nathan Turtledove ’23!

During this US Open season, we’d like to congratulate our very own tennis champ Nathan Turtledove ’23, who was presented with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s prestigious 2023 Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award as endowed by Billie Jean King at a banquet in New York City on Aug. 26. View photos from the banquet on the St. Lawrence Facebook account.

Saints Sweep the Weekend and Earn National Honors

• Baseball: The Saints picked up three wins this past week, taking down Vassar 9-4 in the backend of a double header. Sophomore Mike Siano, senior Timothy Connor, and senior Sean Desjardins all recorded two hits. The team also picked up back-to-back wins against Hobart this past Saturday, winning both games 7-3, as senior Michael Hutchins and sophomore Boden Driscoll dominated on the mound.
• Softball: The Saints won four games this week, recording two doubleheader sweeps against Potsdam and Union. Against Potsdam, they won 4-3 and 5-2, where sophomore Izzy Melanson and first-year Marleigh Monroe had wins in the circle. Against Union, they recorded 9-5, and 8-0 wins, coming back to beat Union in Game 1 of the twin bill.
• Women’s Lacrosse: The Scarlet and Brown took down Skidmore 10-5 this past Friday, where sophomore Jessica LaPlaca had a career-best eight points. They finished the weekend 1-1.
• Men’s Lacrosse: In the Route 11 rivalry matchup against Clarkson last Wednesday, the Saints won 9-7 after an electric final quarter where they outscored the Knights 5-1. Last Thursday, sophomore Daniel Mahoney and senior Charlie Miele earned spots on the USILA Team of the Week for their play in the wins against Middlebury and Ithaca.
• Football: Seven players earned a spot in the 2025 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society. Seniors Oskar Baldwin, Matthew Dahill, Joseph O’Neil, Evan Pastino, Cole Salyards, and Dexter Seeley were all named recipients of the achievement.
• Track and Field: Both teams competed in the Middlebury Invitational this past Saturday. On the men’s side, junior Patrick Russell won the 3000-meter and junior Nick Lyndaker won the 800-meter, and the team consisting of first-year Dylan Keating, sophomore Caleb Young, junior Kris Mellor, and senior Leif Harvey won the 4x400-meter relay. On the women’s side, sophomore Carly Zack took home a win in the 3000-meter run with her time of 12.09.86, and junior Amelia Berthold had personal bests in the 100-meter hurdles and the 400-meter hurdles.
• Women’s Golf: Senior Mary Grace McCann and first-year Sadie Cumming both shot 80 to tie for second place in a dual match with Union this past Friday.

For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

NYC Semester Wraps Up With National Model UN Conference

To wrap up the New York City semester, St. Lawrence students participated in the National Model United Nations conference. Over five days, our students represented Sweden across ten different committees, engaging in discussions about pressing global issues. The final day of the conference took place in the United Nations General Assembly Hall. Watch a video produced by Colby Lauria '25 on the St. Lawrence Instagram account showcasing the NYC semester. 

On Monday, Nov. 7 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Don Sohn ’48, P’82, St. Lawrence Trustee Emeritus whose appreciation for diverse world cultures, travel experience, and business acumen provided valuable insights for St. Lawrence’s international programs, particularly the Kenya Semester. Read the message.

Joe Marsh '03, '06 Inducted Into Legends of Appleton

Former Head Men’s Hockey Coach Joe Marsh P’03, ’06 was inducted into the Legends of Appleton on Saturday and formally honored for his tremendous contributions to both the men’s and women’s programs, as well as his leadership within and loyalty to the Laurentian and North Country communities. View photos from the celebration on the St. Lawrence Facebook account. 

Saints Men's Soccer Secure Liberty League Title; Skating Saints Sweep Legends Weekend

Saints Men's Soccer are Liberty League Champions once again! The Scarlet and Brown defeated RIT 1-0 in the semifinals on Friday before securing a championship win (3-1) over Skidmore College on Sunday. The team will advance to the NCAA Tournament and details will be announced this week. Saints men's ice hockey swept the competition during Legends Weekend at Appleton with a 3-2 win over RPI on Friday and a 4-2 win over Union on Saturday while women's hockey topped RIT 3-0 on the road. A total of 80 student-athletes earned Liberty League All-Academic honors in recognition of their success in the classroom at St. Lawrence. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

The Power of Midterm Elections

Here we go (to the polls), Saints! Penda Sarr ’24, Catherine Weeks ’24, and Assistant Professors of Government Precious Hall and Zachary McGee shared their insights about why midterm elections are important. Whether you’re voting in Canton or in your hometown, by mail or in-person, remember to cast your ballot by Tuesday, November 8.  Watch the video on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.