Attention to Service: A Military Hat Trick
“It’s a St. Lawrence success story, really,” testifies classmate and friend Tom Reilly ’83 about three Laurentians who entered military service after graduating from St. Lawrence in the early ’80s...
“It’s a St. Lawrence success story, really,” testifies classmate and friend Tom Reilly ’83 about three Laurentians who entered military service after graduating from St. Lawrence in the early ’80s...
Deep Learning For Sound SLU fellow Cooper Anderson will discuss his summer research project, for which he trained deep neural networks to classify sound effects. Join us at Q-Club all semester for presentations on student projects as well as information on courses, internships, graduate schools, careers, and more!
Todd Haskell serves as the senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Hearst Magazines. In this role, he is responsible for the corporate marketing functions for Hearst’s industry-leading portfolio...
St. Lawrence University faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Most often their research is published in peer-reviewed journals and articles and through lectures, as well as through conference papers and presentations. Take a look at what faculty members recently shared.
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How a Dual Degree and a Big Idea Built a Better Air PurifierAustin Riesenberger ’24 knew he was onto something big when, in his senior year, he innovated a new type of energy recovery ventilator, commonly called ERV, that is smaller, cheaper, and more efficient. |
Alumni in Action-September 9, 2025Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni recognized for business leadership, receiving prestigious scholarships, and curating inspiring art exhibits. |
Faculty Focus-September 9, 2025Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published articles in high-impact journals, were quoted in prestigious publications, and won career-defining awards. |
The SLU Edge: Engineering with PerspectiveAt first glance, you might think starting your engineering path at a small liberal arts college like St. Lawrence is counterintuitive. Shouldn’t engineers dive right into circuits and CAD software? But here’s what our graduates say: starting at SLU gave them a distinct edge. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Teacher Who Promised the Sea- Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: "The Teacher Who Promised the Sea" (2023). |
Writers Series Presents Jeff Sharlet |
Saints Open the Season SensationallyFootball: Senior quarterback Will Lederman was named MVP after leading the Saints to a season-opening 19–3 win over Norwich Friday night, securing the Hoffman Cup for the fifth straight year. Lederman threw for 144 yards on nine completions, including a 41-yard pass and a touchdown. He also rushed for 16 yards and added a second touchdown on the ground. Women’s Tennis: Senior Molly Jespersen won the A draw flight championship as the women’s tennis team wrapped up the Union Invitational with third-flight victories. Jespersen also claimed her second A draw win in doubles, teaming with senior Angelica Aksdal-Jensen for back-to-back 8–3 wins in the semifinal and final. Jespersen was named Liberty League Singles Performer of the Week and, alongside Aksdal-Jensen, Doubles Team of the Week. Field Hockey: Senior Mayson Blondek scored twice, and first-year goalie Petra Gamage made seven saves to help secure a team shutout with senior Elizabeth Walsh as the Saints earned their second consecutive 5–0 win Saturday at Moravian. St. Lawrence now holds a 3–0 record and has yet to concede a goal in 2025. Women’s Soccer: Juniors Barrett Freeman and Kiki D’Anza each scored, while junior Chloe Bourque added two assists to lead the Saints to a 2–1 victory over Nazareth on Saturday at Sandy MacAllaster Field. Men’s Hockey: Greg Gardner joined the men’s hockey coaching staff as Assistant Coach ahead of the program’s centennial season. Gardner brings over 20 years of collegiate and professional experience, known for developing elite goaltenders and contributing to championship-level teams. He arrives from Mercyhurst University, where he served as Associate Head Coach from 2014 to 2025. Men’s Golf: Senior Jimmy King cut four strokes off his round one score to lead the Saints to a second-place finish at the St. Lawrence Fall Invite at the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course. King shot two over par for the weekend, climbing four spots in round two to finish third overall with a 146. Women’s Golf: Sophomore Sadie Cumming tied for third after round one with a 77, birdieing holes nine and 18. She followed with an 80 in round two to hold her position and finish the St. Lawrence Fall Invite with a 157 at the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course. For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
What Clubs Are on Campus? 👀The annual Club Fair showcased all of the interesting student organizations on campus. From the Laurentian Singers to the Outing Club, to the Boxing Club and Dance Team, there truly is something for everyone. How many email lists did you end up on? Check out some of this year's clubs on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. ❤️🤎 |
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When I began my college search, I knew that I wanted a classroom setting in which I could ask questions and have a relationship with the professor. I wanted to...
The Class of 2026 are leaders in and out of the classroom. They’re artists and performers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and advocates. Even before they matriculated on August 21, 2022, they set the bar high for future Laurentians. They came to St. Lawrence with a cumulative four-year GPA of 92.3—a record for an incoming class.
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Festival of Science, Scholarship and Creativity 2025St. Lawrence buzzed with excitement Friday as it celebrated student research presentations, musical and dance performances, as well as the senior art exhibition during the annual Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity. |
Geological Society of America Regional Meeting, Erie Pennsylvania, 2025St. Lawrence students attended the regional Geological Society of America Meeting during the spring semester. |
2025 Art & Art History Honorary Society CeremonyThe Art & Art History Honorary Society welcomed new honorees for the 2024-2025 school year. The formal induction ceremony was held on Friday, April 25, 2025, prior to the opening ceremony of the Senior Seminar Art Exhibition at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery. Friends and family also attended to view the induction ceremony. |
Physics Presentations at the 2025 Festival of Science, Scholarship, and CreativityTwo students studying physics gave presentations at the 2025 Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity. Cody Belden '25 gave a talk about the effect of directed magnetic fields on cell growth, and Dan George '25 presented a poster about using computational tools to study galactic superclusters. |
Art & Art History Department Now On InstagramThe Art & Art History Department Instagram account is now live! |
St. Lawrence Choral Society performance |
Festival of SLU in the Community |
Emerging Visions & Voices: A DMF Student Film Showcase |
Saints Dominate Competition, Shatter Records
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Reliving the Best Moments from Moving-Up WeekendMoving-Up Weekend is our time to celebrate everything our students have achieved this year—on campus, in the classroom, on the stage, the field, and beyond. This weekend was unforgettable, from the Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity to art installations and musical performances. Here’s to the curiosity, leadership, passion, and hard work that moved us all forward. Congratulations to every student—you made this year extraordinary. ❤️🤎 Watch a video recap of Moving-Up Weekend on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.
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.
Jeremy Smith ’73 has earned the admiration of both the Laurentian community and the North Country thanks to his devotion to the arts and the environment. A multi-field major during...