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  1. News Digest: December 16, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    December 16

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information. Submit Your News.

    University News & Stories

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    St. Lawrence Student Triathlete Competes for Team USA on the World Stage

    For most people, running a marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime Everest-level achievement. For Sarah Peebles ’28, that’s often just the start of her workout.
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    Faculty Focus-December 16, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published in prestigious journals, presented at renowned conferences, wrote groundbreaking book chapters, and received international acclaim.
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    St. Lawrence University Brings Cultural, Historical, and Community Perspectives to FIRE-NET Wildfire Resilience Initiative

    St. Lawrence University announced today that it has joined FIRE-NET: Adirondack Fire Futures, a National Science Foundation–supported effort to build regional wildfire resilience through convergent science, cultural understanding, and community collaboration.

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    Self-Care During Finals Week 💅

    Join Olivia Caporale ’26 for a little morning reset: a smoothie run to Harvest House, followed by fresh nails at the Beauty Bar. We love the local spots that make our college town feel like home. See highlights of Olivia's morning on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. 

    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.

  2. Grant-Seeking Procedures

    The C&F Grants Office is ready to assist you in every step of the grant-seeking process, from identifying potential funding sources, to developing your ideas, to writing and submitting your...

  3. News Digest: July 1, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    July 1

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information. Submit Your News.

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    St. Lawrence University Ranked No. 1 in the Nation for its Alumni Network

    St. Lawrence University now holds the No. 1 spot in the nation for alumni networks at private colleges and universities, according to The Princeton Review’s "Best Value Colleges" guide for 2025.
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    Public Health Passion Propels SLU Grad to Peace Corps Service in Namibia

    Fueled by curiosity, compassion, and a drive to serve, Elizabeth Barsness ’24 has taken her passion for public health across the globe to Northern Namibia, where she serves as a Peace Corps volunteer.
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    St. Lawrence in the News-July 1, 2025

    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.

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    Liberal Arts Classes 📚❤️🤎 >>> 

    It’s true what they say about liberal arts universities (especially St. Lawrence)...they offer classes students want to take! Check out a few student favorites on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

    In Memory

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    On June 19, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Professor Emeritus of Education Peter Ladd. A dedicated scholar who devoted nearly five decades to teaching in the University's graduate and undergraduate education programs, Ladd was a prolific and accomplished author who also enjoyed sailing, writing poetry, and spending summers at his cottage in the Thousand Islands. Read the full message here. 

    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.

  4. News Digest: September 4, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 4

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information. Submit Your News.

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    St. Lawrence Lauded for Supportive Faculty and Stellar Science Facilities in The Princeton Review

    St. Lawrence University was named to The Princeton Review’s “Best 390 Colleges” list for 2025. Based solely on results from student surveys, the popular rankings publication once again recognized several exemplary aspects of co-curricular and academic life on campus.
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    St. Lawrence Welcomes Academically Distinguished Class of 2028

    Members of the Class of 2028 begin their St. Lawrence adventure as one of the most academically distinguished cohorts in the University’s history. Tied with last year’s class for the record-high average GPA of 93, and with nearly half graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, these new Laurentians are ready to explore, learn, and make a significant impact within our dynamic and supportive campus community.

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    Summer 2024 Edition of St. Lawrence Magazine Now Online

    Stories about artificial intelligence, sustainable closing swaps, generous Laurentian donors, championship careers, and so much more are featured in the latest edition of St. Lawrence magzine. Read the online magazine. 

    Events

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    Auditions for Fall Dance Concert!

    - Intermediate to advanced dancers interested in developing new work with dance faculty member Jessie Madden are encouraged to sign up for Fall Dance Concert auditions held Saturday, September 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Working collaboratively as a cast, the piece will explore states of water in nature and their resonance with our own lived experiences.
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    Audition for the Laramie Project!

    - NC 109 Auditions for the fall production of The Laramie Project will be held Tuesday, September and Wednesday, September 11 from 7 to 10 p.m.
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    Exhibition: Our Place in the Scheme of Things

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition underscores the essential elements of the environment — water, air, earth — and their degradation caused by storms, fire, and drought often brought about by human pursuits. Photographs and videos on display reflect the relationship between the physical and metaphysical, serving as a spiritual, biophilic statement that highlights the environmental challenges that contemporary societies confront.
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    Exhibition: Change Is a More Accurate Measure of Time Photographs by Mark Klett, SLU class of 1974

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Mark Klett’s graduation from St. Lawrence University in 1974. The show features 12 photographs from "El Camino del Diablo," a project based on a journey by a young mining engineer, Raphael Pumpelly, through Arizona and Mexico in 1861 on “the road of the devil.”

    Athletics

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    Saints Secure Wins to Kick Off the Fall Season

    Saints Men’s Golf secured its first win of the season with a combined score of 602 at the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course, marking the first victory for first-year Head Coach Dave Clausen at St. Lawrence. Gabe Ward ’27 finished as the tournament runner-up with a combined score of 147, earning him the Saints Athlete of the Week honors. Mary Grace McCann ’25 led the women’s golf team to a fourth-place finish at the St. Lawrence Invitational, placing third individually with a combined score of 157 (77, 80). Sadie Cumming ’28 also performed well, finishing 11th with a score of 169 (84, 85) in her collegiate debut. The winning streak for the Scarlet and Brown continued as Nick Lyndaker '26 secured a first-place finish at the Plattsburgh 5K, with a time of 16:11.4, propelling the Saints Men’s Cross Country team to the top of the leaderboard. Avery Blanchard ’28 led the women’s cross country team to a first-place finish with a time of 19:28.0 while Charlotte Blake ’27 and Adriana Cecchetelli ’26 followed closely, finishing in second (19:50.8) and third (20:02.1), respectively.  At the Mary Hosking Invitational, Molly Jespersen ’26 advanced to the A draw final for Saints Women’s Tennis. She defeated RIT 8-6 in the semifinal match before falling to the University of Rochester.  Saints Field Hockey will celebrate its 50th anniversary with alumni and friends during the home opener on Saturday, September 7, at 7 p.m. against SUNY Oswego.

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

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    Welcome Home, Saints! ❤️🤎

    Campus is buzzing with excitement and vibrant with scarlet and brown. From pre-orientation trips, move-in, and matriculation, to the FYP Cup, the Adirondack dinner, and the first day of classes, the Fall 2024 semester is officially underway at St. Lawrence. View photos from the first day of classes and more 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.

  5. Boyd Leadership Prize

    Jeffery H. Boyd ’78 Leadership Prize Established: 2018 Purpose and Qualifications: The Jeffery H. Boyd ’78 Prize will recognize the overall contributions exemplifying leadership on campus made during the college...

  6. Evolution and Creation: Conflicting or Compatible?

    St. Lawrence University’s Department of Geology will host Patricia Kelley as the guest speaker for the Susan Caroline Ferguson Memorial Lecture in Geology. Patricia Kelley will deliver a talk titled...

  7. Outcomes Executive Summary

    Executive Summary for the Class of 2024 The Center for Career Excellence empowers students and young alumni to articulate the value of their St. Lawrence education to navigate success in...

  8. Opportunities

    There are lots of Activities and Opportunities for philosophy students, faculty, and curious onlookers! Ongoing Events include: Philosophy Colloquia - philosophy faculty and advanced students share what they are working...

  9. News Digest: May 20, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    May 20

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information. Submit Your News.

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    “Go Forth to Serve": St. Lawrence Celebrates Class of 2025 at Commencement

    In a celebration of academic and extracurricular achievement, resilience, and community spirit, over 500 members of the St. Lawrence University Class of 2025 participated in the University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday in Newell Fieldhouse.
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    Passion, Grit, and Growth: Meet the Class of 2025

    From NCAA tournament appearances and mountain summits to honors research and advocacy across continents, these graduating seniors have pursued their passions with purpose.
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    Faculty Focus-May 20, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty were appointed to high-profile advisory positions, were interviewed in impactful publications, and won prestigious awards.

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    Global Studies Students Present Outstanding Research at Hartwick’s Social Research Conference

    Karni Keushgerian '25 and Evangeline Norman '26 each presented research at their first scholarly conference at Hartwick College's biannual Social Research Conference. This year's theme was "Portrait of a Tipping Point: Critical Questions for Social Scientists in 2025."
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    Cheers to Our Graduates: Global Studies Class of 2025

    The Global Studies Department is incredibly proud of all our graduating majors and minors. Commencement is always a bittersweet moment, but we were grateful to share a few more special memories with our amazing students during the reception at Leithead Fieldhouse.

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    Congrats, Class of 2025!! 🥳

    Here’s to the Class of 2025, a group of students who led with heart, lifted each other up, and left campus better than they found it. As you step into your next adventure, know you’ll always have a home here. Now go out and show them why the world needs St. Lawrence. View photos of Commencement on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.❤️🤎

    In Memory

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    On May 16, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Melinda Goss, a former assistant manager of the Brewer Bookstore. Known for her wide-ranging knowledge and thoughtful recommendations, Goss brought a genuine passion for books to her work and was a helpful, collegial presence to both staff and customers. Read the President's full message here.

    On May 19, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Joyce Hogle, who worked for 32 years in Dining and Catering. Remembered by colleagues as steady, capable, and skilled at her craft, she was known for her baked goods and for supporting the day-to-day operations that kept our community running smoothly. Read the President's full message here. 

    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.

  10. Community Engagement Housing

    Overview Community Engagement Housing offers students the opportunity to continue their active engagement with the local community. As such, students are assigned to a community placement site to help meet...