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  1. Mission and Philosophy

    Mission Statement The mission of the Office of Residence Life is to foster a community living environment which promotes the pursuit of academic excellence, personal growth, and integrity. By living...

  2. Family Guide to Navigating SLU

    These pages are intended to offer students and families a guide to navigating the university's structures most effectively, from those with little to no experience of the United States college...

  3. Frequently Asked Questions

    Do admissions requirements differ for students with disabilities? No, admission requirements are the same for all students. Students with disabilities are assessed based on their academic achievements, potential for intellectual...

  4. Pre-Employment Background Check Procedures

    Updated 3/2015 SCOPE This Background Check procedure applies to new hires, as identified herein. PROCEDURE STATEMENT Structuring a safe environment in which learning can take place is a fundamental responsibility...

  5. Pre-Employment Background Check Procedures

    Updated 3/2015 Pre-Employment Background Check Procedures SCOPE This Background Check procedure applies to new hires, as identified herein. PROCEDURE STATEMENT Structuring a safe environment in which learning can take place...

  6. Our Place, Our Purpose

    President Morris reflects on how the North Country is more than a beautiful setting for our institution – it's a part of who we are.

  7. Donation Leads to Renovation of Historic Herring Library

    Two years after Cole Reading Room was renovated into a quiet study space with attention paid to restoring the original woodwork, the second half of St. Lawrence University’s historic Herring-Cole Hall will receive renovations of its own, thanks to a generous donation last month by a Laurentian couple.

  8. News Digest: August 19, 2025

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    August 19

    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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    Happiest Students. Best Science Labs. Most Accessible Professors. Princeton Review Names St. Lawrence a 2026 Standout

    St. Lawrence University has earned high marks across the board in The Princeton Review’s 2026 college rankings, securing its place once again among the “Best 391 Colleges” and appearing on Top-25 lists in 12 different categories.
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    Ultramarathoner Jeff Mogavero ’16 Found His Stride While Running Trails at St. Lawrence

    St. Lawrence alumnus Jeff Mogavero ’16 recorded the fastest debut in race history at the 52nd annual Western States Endurance Run held June 28-29—the oldest and most prestigious 100-mile ultramarathon in the United States—where he finished in fourth place with a time of 14 hours, 30 minutes, and 11 seconds. 
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    Spafford Family Gives $1 Million to Expand Access at St. Lawrence University

    St. Lawrence University has received a $1 million gift from alumnus Jeff Spafford ’88 and his wife, Amy, to establish the Spafford Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. The fund will provide financial support for students, ensuring access to the life-shaping experiences that define a St. Lawrence education.
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    Douglas Foundation Makes $1 Million Gift to Support Kirk Douglas Hall

    St. Lawrence University has received a $1 million gift from the Douglas Foundation to support the long-term maintenance and care of Kirk Douglas Hall, the residence and community hub named for the legendary actor and philanthropist, Class of 1939.

    News from Around Campus

    Ella Martel '27, McNair Scholar, wins oral presentation award at local conference

    Ella Martel '27, a junior biomedical sciences major, recently participated in the Research and Posters Showcase at nearby Clarkson University and won best undergraduate oral presentation in the Biomedical and Health Sciences category.
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    Religious Studies Department gains access to Gale Special Collections

    St. Lawrence University faculty, students, and staff now have access to a special collection of six resources from Gale, a global provider of research and learning resources. The collection includes FBI files on political organizations, activism, and domestic surveillance in the 20th century.

    Events

    A Culture Is Not a Costume

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The last week to view this exhibit, "A Culture Is Not a Costume" is based on "Understanding the Differences Between Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation," a traveling exhibition organized by the Akwesasne Cultural Center.
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    Current States of Being: Exploring AI’s Influence on Memory, Identity, and Creativity

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The last week to view this exhibit, "Current States of Being" brings together works by three artists: Danielle Ezzo, Ameera Kawash, and Eryk Salvaggio. Each artist critically engages with AI as both a tool and a subject, unraveling its biases, possibilities, and entanglements with history.
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    Matriculation 2025

    - Newell Field House St. Lawrence University welcomes first-year and returning students to campus for the 2025-26 academic year. The event will take place in person and be available via livestream.
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    Convocation 2025: Honoring Faculty Excellence at St. Lawrence University

    - Herring-Cole Grove St. Lawrence University will open the 2025-2026 academic year with its annual Convocation ceremony on Wednesday, August 27, at 4:30 p.m. in the Herring-Cole Grove. This formal academic tradition recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of faculty and staff.

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    Student Research Investigates Ways to Save Lives 

    Alice Khalil ’27, a neuroscience major and chemistry minor from Baniyas, Syria, spent her summer working on a faster, more sensitive way to detect heart attacks in their earliest stages. In the lab with Professor of Chemistry Samantha Glazier, she conducted research aimed at detecting even the smallest traces of troponin more accurately and earlier than current methods allow. 
    Learn about Alice's Research 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.

  9. Substance Misuse Awareness Week

    As part of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, the JED committee, Seaway Valley Prevention Council, the Barista and other groups on campus will be hosting a variety of events to bring awareness about substance misuse and its role in people's lives.

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  10. STEM Research Opportunities

    Department of Homeland Security HS-STEM Summer Internship Program: A 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The program provides...