The concept was pretty simple — for every men’s college lacrosse player who shaved his head by or on March 1, 2020, a $1,000-dollar donation would be made by Lacrosse for Life to the Boston Children's Hospital. It turned out to be the perfect challenge for a group of Saints.
Learn more about the application process for the Summer 2024 Internship Fellowship program.
Female SLU students recognized by Forbes magazine By LORI SHULL TIMES STAFF WRITER THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011 CANTON — St. Lawrence University is not the first north country college that...
Good Afternoon! My name is Kate Morris, and it is my distinct honor to serve as President here at St. Lawrence University. I am so pleased to be one of...
News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
St. Lawrence University receives $1.5 million gift to endow leadership position for its new Center for the EnvironmentSt. Lawrence University has received a $1.5 million gift from Richard “Dick” ’64 and Gail Stradling to create an endowment to permanently fund the position of executive director of the new Center for the Environment. |
Biology Professor Nets Nearly $100,000 Grant to Combat Invasive SpeciesIn recognition of his dedication to environmental conservation, Professor of Biology Brad Baldwin has been awarded funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) totaling $98,592. |
Faculty Focus-March 12, 2024Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have won fellowships, gave presentations at the national meetings, published articles, and more. |
Saints Shine: Athletes Excel Across Sports!Women's hockey qualified for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament via an at-large bid after making the ECAC tournament and playing in the semifinal game against Clarkson. The Scarlet and Brown is matched up against Pennsylvania State in its first game of the tournament scheduled for Thursday in Madison, Wisconsin. If the Saints win, the team will face off against Wisconsin. The Saints women's hockey players were also recognized both nationally and at the conference level. Mae Batherson M'25, Emma-Sofie Nordström '26 and head coach Chris Wells were named finalists for the ECAC Defenseman of the Year, Goaltender of the Year, and Coach of the Year awards, respectively, while junior forward Abby Hustler '26 was named a top-10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award, as announced by the USA Hockey Foundation. The Patty Kazmaier Award is bestowed annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey. Alli Sibold '24 became the national runner-up in the mile at the NCAA indoor track and field championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia over the weekend. She set a new program record after turning in a time of 4:50.97 to eclipse the personal-best and program record marks she set earlier this season. The win also gave her All-America honors in the mile event. Earlier in the week, Alli took home US Track Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA) regional track athlete of the year award, receiving all-region honors for the 3000m, mile and 800m. Nick Lyndaker '26 also received men's USTFCCCA all-region honors in the mile. Lewis Anderson '25 tied a St. Lawrence record for program wins at the College Squash Association (CSA) Individual Nationals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania over the weekend. With the win, the junior from Birmingham, U.K. reached 62 for his career, tying him for the program record alongside Moustafa Bayoumy '18. Emma Strack '25 competed for the Saints at the NCAA skiing championships, posting a 16th-place finish in the 7.5k freestyle followed by a posting a top-20 finish in the 20k classic by finishing 19th. |
Welcome To The Green House!The Green House is one of 17 total theme houses on campus! If you’re lucky enough to sit down to one of their delicious home-cooked dinners, you’ll taste local ingredients from across the North Country, thoughtfully prepared by the resident “Green Beans” with sustainability in mind. |
News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Monday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form.
The Sophomore Success Initiative is happy to announce the following five sophomore seminars available to any 2nd year student at St. Lawrence this coming spring. You can register through APR2...
Lukas “Luke” Harvey ’18 had a promising geological career ahead of him before he tragically passed away following a ski accident in March 2018, but his memory endures as his work continues to impact the field of geology. A paper he co-authored with his advisor, Professor of Geology Antun Husinec, was recently published in Elsevier’s journal Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology.
We Embrace and Invest in Everyone At St. Lawrence, our goal is to build a community that celebrates and respects diversity in all of its forms. We work hard to...
News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
From Adirondack Glaciers to Bronze-Age Microbiomes, Six Science Research Topics That Kept Fellows Fascinated All SummerEvery year, inquisitive students spend their summers at St. Lawrence, working alongside faculty mentors and diving deep into the topics that spark their curiosity. Whether in the field or lab, summer research fellowships make it possible for students with an interest in hard sciences—like chemistry, biology, or math—to gain hands-on experience and communicate their findings. |
St. Lawrence Board Welcomes New MembersThe St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome new members. |
A&AH Professor acts as Juror for NYS Juried Art ExhibitArt and Art History Visiting Assistant Professor Rachael Marne Jones is the juror for the 2023 New York State Juried Art Exhibit at the Frederic Remington Art Museum. |
Blessing of the Animals- On the Quad Bring your pets - dogs, cats, rodents, birds, horses, or pictures! Join the Chaplain's Office and the Newman Club for the "Blessing of the Animals" on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 5 p.m. on the St. Lawrence Richard F. Brush '52 University Quad. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Endless Trench (La trinchera infinita)- 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 Endless Trench (La trinchera infinita) (2019) |
Weekend of Winning!This week, the Saints women’s hockey team started off strong with a 2-1 win over the University of Ottawa on Tuesday. The Scarlet and Brown later won 5-1 against Mercyhurst in the first of two games over the weekend. Their second match turned into a close game as the Saints were down by three points with only 1 minute and 17 seconds left in the game. Women's hockey scored three goals to tie the game and ultimately won in overtime, 6-5. The men's golf team also prevailed this weekend with a first-place win at the Oswego State Invitational. Sophomore Jimmy King ’26 took home the Liberty League Athletics Performer of the Week award. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Research Topics That Fascinated Our Summer FellowsThis summer, our research fellows asked a lot of questions. Like, “What can glacial striations in the North Country tell us about climate change?” Or, “How do you build an enigma machine?” While searching for answers and testing solutions alongside their faculty mentors, they gained hands-on experience and sharpened their skills as scientists and mathematicians. Read more about their discoveries and view photos of the fellows on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
On Thursday September 28, President Morris sent a message to the community sharing that Pamela Shea died on September 5 at the age of 58. Dedicating 28 years as a building supervisor at St. Lawrence, she took the time to know students through her work. Read the Message.
|
News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Monday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form.
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.
St. Lawrence University Creates New Pathway to Medical Education at UNE College of Osteopathic MedicineIn their shared efforts to ease health care workforce shortages in underserved communities across the Northeast, St. Lawrence University and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) have signed a new articulation agreement that guarantees qualified graduates from St. Lawrence priority consideration for a medical education at Maine’s premier health professions university. |
Hands-On Culinary Journey: Exploring Middle Eastern Flavors in Prof. El Khoury’s ClassIn Professor Gisele El Khoury’s class, “Cook, Eat, and Tell… Food from the Arab World and the Middle East,” students had a hands-on experience making Manakish (a beloved Middle Eastern breakfast). |
Three St. Lawrence students attended the annual International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) at RPISponsored by IBM, the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) is an annual, multi-tiered competitive programming competition among universities worldwide. The contest commenced at Texas A&M University in 1970 and has since expanded to encompass branches and chapters globally. On Sunday, November 10, 182 teams participated in the East Central and Northeast North America East Division across 12 satellite sites. |
Exhibition: Tibetan Buddhist "Chenrezig" Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence community is invited to explore for the final week of the exhibition, "Tibetan Buddhist 'Chenrezig' Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times." |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Inshallah a Boy- 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: Inshallah a Boy. |
Student Recital Performance- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The student recital is free, open to the public, and available via livestream. |
St. Lawrence Choral Society Concert- Gunnison Memorial Chapel The concert is free, open to the public, and available via livestream. |
SLU String Orchestra Concerts- Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY, and Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The SLU String Orchestra is excited to present its second 20th Anniversary concert, "Musicians’ Choice Concert: Celebrating 20 Years! Part 2!" which features a diverse assortment of string orchestra music including Baroque, Classical, Celtic, and Film music, all selected by participating musicians of the orchestra from twenty years of past concert programs. |
Saints Earn Liberty League Recognition and Shutout the Competition
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Outdoor Classrooms and Wild EncountersImmersed in the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, our students on the Adirondack Semester are getting hands-on experience that goes far beyond the ordinary classroom. From analyzing fungi with biologist Claire Burkum to learning about birds of prey with Mark Manske of Adirondack Raptors, they’re discovering the magic of nature and science up close. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook 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.