St. Lawrence announces the creation of a new Center for the Environment that will empower the next generation of leaders to develop the skills necessary—through education, advocacy, and action—to be agents of change in their communities and around the world.
Philosophy has recently adopted new requirements for its major. This page outlines the requirements for students who entered St. Lawrence before Fall 2025, as well as the new requirements for...
Amanda Vansant ’24 is perched on her mountain bike at the top of a rugged downhill racecourse in Zirconia, North Carolina. As she prepares to plunge forward and take on the obstacles ahead of her, she reminds herself of the goals she wrote for her debut at the National Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships.
More Than a Mission Statement That’s how we’d describe our commitment to sustainability. Nestled in the shadows of the Adirondack hills, we owe so much of our adventurous spirit to...
St. Lawrence University will receive funding from a national organization that represents private colleges and universities to create and support a digital collection of art and images for both teaching and research.
Elizabeth Houze Clarke is the Associate director, Stewardship and Donor Relations, Office of Institutional Advancement at The Hun School of Princeton, New Jersey. Elizabeth received her Bachelor’s degree in Fine...
St. Lawrence University has received a $100,000 grant from a private foundation that will aid in the renovation of two language learning laboratories in an effort to modernize second-language learning and connect St. Lawrence to the global community.
President Morris reflects on the accomplishments of the St. Lawrence University community since her inauguration and shares her strategic framework for the future.
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President Morris sent a message to students on Wednesday, Oct. 13, condemning sexual misconduct, encouraging participation in Purple Week, sharing resources for support, and information about upcoming Advocates Aware Training. Read the message. |
The Smelly RoommateWhen Sophie Margola '21 opens the front doors to the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall, she is welcomed by the smell of hay, fresh shavings, and arena footing–inspiring a unique nickname and some of her fondest memories. |
English Professor’s New Book Explores the Power of StoriesProfessor of English Pedro Ponce has published a book of stories that explore human reality and possibility through the power of storytelling. The book, “The Devil and the Dairy Princess,” which was published by Indiana University Press, includes 10 stories that are described by the publisher as “perfect for any reader who enjoys literary realism or speculative fiction.” |
First Person: My Internship Fellowship ExperienceWhen people ask me what I did last summer, I always like to start the conversation with “Well, I was a part-time organ farmer." While this may sound a little strange, it accurately sums up the research that I was able to do—largely because of St. Lawrence’s Internship Fellowship Program. |
CIIS Launches Travel Grant MapThe Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) partnered with the Digital Scholarship team to create an interactive map that features personal essays written by travel grant recipients. Users can select countries around the globe to read about St. Lawrence students' funded research experiences. |
Kenyan Homestays and Community Engagement (CIIS World Topic Series)- Zoom Each semester, the Center for International and Intercultural Studies partners with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to offer an engaging speaker series on timely, global topics. Tune in to hear from Matt Carotenuto, Michael Wairungu, and Njau Kibochi. |
SLU Writers Series Presents: Eli Clare via Zoom- via Zoom Eli Clare is a poet, essayist, and social justice educator. His nonfiction debut Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness, and Liberation (1999), narrated his experiences as a white disabled genderqueer activist and writer, and is credited with breaking new ground at the intersection of disability politics and queer liberation. Registration is required for this Zoom event. |
Volleyball Player Hits Career Milestone; Field Hockey Coach Fran Grembowicz Celebrates 200th Career WinLast week, Natalie Piper '22 recorded her 1,000th kill for Saints Volleyball as the team beat SUNY Potsdam 3-0 at home. Piper is the quickest to 1,000 in the program's 41-year history. The week's wins continued with Saints Esports securing their second straight win in the ECAC season against Nazareth College 2-0 and defeating New England College 3-0. On Thursday, the volleyball team defeated SUNY Plattsburgh 3-1 on the road. Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores. |
Laying the Groundwork for Plastic Degradation ResearchRae Dunbar '23, a combined environmental studies and biology major, wanted answers to the global problem of plastic pollution. After receiving a stipend to spend eight weeks on campus this past summer as a University Fellow, she laid that groundwork for future researchers interested in plastic degradation.
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