St. Lawrence Board Welcomes New Members
The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome new members.
The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome new members.
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Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a campus health message to the community on Friday, Dec. 10, sharing a campus health update on recent test results and clinic information. Read the message. |
St. Lawrence Scholar Selected for Prestigious U.S. Department of State Fellowship ProgramFollowing a highly-competitive nationwide contest, Shiru Kimani ’22 has been selected for the U.S. Department of State Thomas Pickering Fellowship Program, an award that fully funds a two-year master’s degree program for students pursuing a degree relevant to the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. |
St. Lawrence University Receives $250,000 Emerson Foundation Grant in Support of Data Science Internships and ResearchSt. Lawrence University has received a $250,000 grant from the Fred L. Emerson Foundation in support of the University’s “Building Bright Futures in Data Science” project which will expand summer internship and research opportunities for St. Lawrence students in the rapidly growing field of data science, one of the University’s newest majors. |
St. Lawrence Undergraduate Researchers to Observe Galaxies with Remote TelescopeSt. Lawrence students will observe galaxies using the world’s largest steerable, single-dish telescope in Green Bank, West Virginia, from their labs in Canton, N.Y., thanks to a successful observation proposal by a research team including Henry Priest Professor of Physics Aileen O’Donoghue and Haille Perkins ’22. |
An Ecosystem of EntrepreneurshipBeyond the classroom, Laurentians both on campus and off have helped foster an ecosystem of entrepreneurship and inspire the next generation of creative problem-solvers like Andrew Matthews '22, Tyler Grochet '23, and Ben Barba '22. |
Professor, Students, and Graduate Present at International Media ConferenceFour members of the St. Lawrence University community recently attended and presented at the 2021 Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas (CMLCA), held virtually October 15-17, 2021. All four are involved with Weave News, an independent media outlet founded at St. Lawrence in 2007. |
Faculty Focus- Dec. 13, 2021Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles with students and alumni, presented scholarly papers at conferences, showcased artwork with alumni, and shared their career journeys with doctoral students. |
St. Lawrence in the News – Dec. 13, 2021Faculty members, students, and clubs were featured in local, regional, national, and international media outlets using their expertise to weigh in on current events, providing tips for North Country star-gazing, and sharing their local conservation efforts. |
Prepare for the Unexpected: Stormy Skies, Claustrophobia, and the Art of Pinhole CamerasUsing cardboard boxes, tape, and aluminum foil, students built cameras to create small aperture to allow for exposure of chemically treated paper housed in the chamber of the box. Their unique results included a 32-pinhole lens camera used to make self-portraits; a 360-view multi-lens camera, and a floss container repurposed as a pinhole camera held in the student’s mouth during the exposure. |
St. Lawrence Psychology Students Inducted to Psi Chi National Honor SocietySeveral St. Lawrence students were inducted into Psi Chi, a national honor society recognizing scholastic achievement and interest in psychology. |
Recording of 100th Candlelight Service Now AvailableFor the last century, the Candlelight Service has been a cornerstone of the St. Lawrence experience and the holiday season in the North Country. The service offers a pause for reflection before final exams and marks the end of the fall semester and the approaching turn of the calendar year. The service also signals the beginning of winter and the promise of longer daylight. |
Saints Basketball Teams Top Clarkson; Winter Sports Return Dec. 29Women's Basketball ended the semester undefeated after dominating Clarkson, 62-38, to improve to 8-0 on the season, while Men's Basketball improved to 6-1 with a 65-59 win over the Golden Knights. Saints Athletics will continue their winter schedules on Wednesday, December 29, with Men's Hockey facing off against UMass Lowell at Appleton Arena. Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores. |
A Look Back at 100 Years of Candlelight ServiceLaurentians gathered in Gunnison Memorial Chapel last week to raise their candles as part of the 100th Candlelight Service. See how the beloved St. Lawrence tradition has evolved over the years with photos dating back to the 1960s, courtesy of Special Collections. View the photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.
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News Digest is a weekly compilation of the news releases and Web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Monday.
Please contact Meg Keniston in University Communications at (315) 229-5565 with news items from your department or division, or news regarding student events and achievements.
News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
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.
Nanoparticles, Roundworms, and Biryani: Summer Research Fellows Make Careers and MemoriesSt. Lawrence summer research Fellows spent the summer doing impactful research, seeding career opportunities, and making memories exploring the North Country. |
St. Lawrence Welcomes Five New Faculty MembersSt. Lawrence University is pleased to welcome five new faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. These experts in their fields come with a dedication to teaching, mentoring, and providing experiential learning opportunities for their students. |
Faculty Focus-September 16, 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 presented at world-renowned academic conferences. |
Next Chapter Ahead for SLU Combined Engineering StudentsThis fall, four students in SLU’s Combined Engineering Program are heading to Columbia University, Clarkson University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where they’ll specialize in everything from chemical to biomedical engineering. |
Gallery talk with Justin Cree, SLU ’07, Director, Akwesasne Cultural Center- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presented in conjunction with the exhibition "A Culture Is Not a Costume," on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery through October 7, 2025. |
Laurentian Weekend 2025 |
An Evening With Adia VictoriaSt. Lawrence University and the Ken Okoth '01 Black American Music Project will welcome Adia Victoria to campus for an evening concert on Friday, September 26, at 7 p.m. in the Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. The event is free, open to the public, and will be livestreamed. |
Saints Secure Wins, Earn Liberty League HonorsMen’s Soccer: The men's soccer team earned its first win of the season with a 2-0 derby victory over SUNY Canton. Junior Dennis Argueta and first-year Sammy Bothwell scored, while first-year goalie Zach Amato secured the shutout. Women’s Soccer: The women's soccer team rallied with two second-half goals to defeat Oswego State 2-1 on the road. The win improved their season record to 2-1-2. Men’s Cross-Country: Seniors Nick Lyndaker, Patrick Russell, and Griffin Roeder swept the top three spots at the Hamilton Short Course, leading the men's cross-country team to its second straight win of the season. Lyndaker was just four second shy of his personal best in the 5k, and won Liberty League Runner of the Week honors. Men’s Tennis: First-year Josh David made a strong debut at the SLU Fall Classic, reaching the A singles semifinals and earning Liberty League Rookie of the Week. He also teamed up with his brother and junior Jake David in doubles, winning their first match. Football: Senior Ryan Surhoff led the football team’s defense in a close loss to St. John Fisher, recording five tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, an interception, and a quarterback hurry. He was named Liberty League Defensive Performer of the Week. Women’s Tennis: Senior Maya Stepic and sophomore Kate Butler won the B doubles consolation final at the Mary Hosking Invitational. In A doubles, seniors Angelica Aksdal-Jansen and Molly Jespersen reached the final but fell 6-3. Women’s Golf: Sophomore Sadie Cumming won the individual title and led the women's golf team to a first-place finish at the SUNY Poly Invitational. She shot four birdies and finished with a 74, one over par. Women’s Cross-Country: Junior Charlotte Blake finished second overall at the Hamilton Short Course Invitational, helping the women's cross-country team to a third-place finish in the four-kilometer race. First-year Madison Beaudoin finished 24th for the Saints and corralled Liberty League Rookie of the Week honors. For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Scenes from Harvest Fest 🍁🍂It's officially Fall! Well, at least in terms of vibes...To celebrate, Harvest Fest brought song and dance, cider and donuts, and so much more to the Java Quad on Saturday. Check out the fun students had on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. And don't forget about the pumpkin spice lattes at Spartacus Cafe 😉. |
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.
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.
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 in the News-November 14, 2023Several faculty and students were featured by domestic and international media outlets for sharing their work in community service and environmental conservation, along with world record expeditions and much more! |
Mathematical Honor Society - New Members Fall 2023Pi Mu Epsilon welcomed new members for Fall 2023. |
Professor Berry's November PresentationsOver Thanksgiving break Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Department Chairperson Damon T. Berry, will present his research at the Annual Meeting American Academy of Religion in San Antonio, Texas for two panels on the topics of religious nationalism and the contradictions of Christian Nationalism in the United States in the 21st century. |
SLU Improv Lab Concert Fall '23 |
Trio of WinsSt. Lawrence University athletics had a strong week with wins in men's basketball, football, and men's hockey. On Wednesday, the men's basketball team started their season with an impressive 87-53 victory over SUNY Potsdam on the road. On Saturday, the football team traveled to Buffalo State and earned a 30-7 win. Also on Saturday, the men's hockey team hosted RPI and overcame an early 3-0 deficit to rally for a 6-3 win at home. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Thank you for your service, Veterans.We honor all of our Laurentian veterans, and thank you for your service to our country. |
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.
Did you know there is a tree for every student on St. Lawrence University’s campus? And that roughly 48 acres of campus are designated no-mow zones to allow for a thriving ecology? And that, just last year, the University planted 89 additional trees around campus?
St. Lawrence University’s Department of Math, Computer Science and Statistics received an National Science Foundation grant to help support hosting the 2018 Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference on April 7.
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.
Back Where it All Began 🥹It all started four years ago in First-Year Program, where our soon-to-be graduates first came together as Saints. On Monday, members of the Class of 2025 were reunited with their FYPs to celebrate how far they’ve come since August 2021. From the FYP to the finish line, we’ve loved following their journey. View photos of the reunion on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. ❤️🤎 |
Commencement Weekend 2025 |
May College 2025: Engagement in the Age of Distraction |
Visualizing the Adirondacks and St. Lawrence River ValleyThis online digital exhibition created by students in the “Adirondack Arts and Archives” First-Year Seminar features 44 art objects, cultural artifacts, publications, and even a locally crafted wooden canoe. Several items in the exhibition were created by Haudenosaunee artists. |
Saints Shine in NCAA Tournament
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
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.
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.