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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.  ❤️🤎

Saints Shine in NCAA Tournament

• Men’s Lacrosse: The Saints recorded their second NCAA tournament victory in as many years on Saturday as they took down Middlebury in the second round of the national championship tournament. Senior Bobby Wells recorded a hat trick, including the game-winner with 48 seconds remaining. Despite a hard-fought game, St. Lawrence fell in the third round to No. 1 Tufts.

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

Class is Officially in Session! 📚❤️🤎

The first day of classes marks a fresh start, new goals, new challenges, and new chances to grow. Here’s to the friendships, the late nights, and the memories all Laurentians will make along the way!

View photos of the first day of classes on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

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. 

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. 

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.❤️🤎

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. 

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Our students joined local organizations and neighbors at the Potsdam Pride Festival—coming together in support of love, visibility, and equality. We’re proud to support our LGBTQIA+ Saints and allies and wish Laurentians near and far a happy Pride Month! View photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. 

Admitted Students Welcomed With Open House

St. Lawrence welcomed the future Class of 2029 during the Admitted Student Open House on Friday.  The future Saints and their families explored campus, connected with faculty and staff, attended alumni panel discussions, and enjoyed a pub cookie...or two. 🍪 ❤️🤎 View photos of the Open House on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. 

Saints Brace for Post-Season Action

• Esports: The Saints continue their Spring dominance as they send four out of their five titles to NECC playoffs, a record high for the Esports program. For a season recap, Rocket League and League of Legends clinched the first seed in their respective divisions, heading into post-season play and ending with a 6-1 divisional record. Overwatch, with a new roster, went 4-3 and secured the second seed in their division. Super Smash Brothers Ultimate finished their season 4-3 and will go head-to-head against Fisher College in their first round of playoff matches.
• Men’s Lacrosse: The Saints won this past Saturday on the road, taking down Union 11-8. Senior Caleb Torres, junior David Herlihy, and sophomore Daniel Mahoney all had two goals each to secure the win. This was their first conference win of the season.
• Women’s Lacrosse: St. Lawrence took down Bard this Saturday, putting on an offensive clinic in the 21-1 Liberty League win. Twelve different Saints found the back of the net at least once, as sophomore Jessica LaPlaca and senior Ellie Camp led the charge with four goals each.
• Men’s Basketball: Junior Adam Dudzinski, senior Aidan Macaulay, and senior Gavin Macaulay received College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District awards for their 2024-2025 season. This trio started all 26 games for the Saints this past season, and to be recognized for this award student-athletes need to have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.
• Women’s Basketball: Sophomores Elizabeth Flynn and Norah Niesz received the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District awards for the 2024-2025 season. Both players maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.
• Baseball: The Saints kicked off their three-game series against RIT with a 4-0 win on the road. Sophomores Mike Siano and Jack Finnegan both recorded two hits in the game, while senior Timothy Connor and junior John Gannon each had a hit. Canton native and sophomore David Zuhlsdorf led the way on the mound with seven strikeouts, receiving Liberty League pitcher of the week honors in the process.
• Women’s Rowing: St. Lawrence University Alumna Maggie Fellows ’13 wrapped up the 2025 Winter Speed Order with a win in the 1x final to kick off her journey towards the LA Summer Olympics in 2028 and the Shanghai Worlds. The Warwick, Mass. native and three-time national team member recorded a time of 8:00.11, which landed her first place in the women’s singles sculls A final as she beat out three Olympians in the process.

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

Kayaking for ~Summer Research~ 🛶 🌱

Research isn’t always done in a lab. For University Fellow Peyton Robbins ’26, it’s done in a kayak. He’s working with Professor of Biology Brad Baldwin this summer to explore how invasive water chestnuts affect North Country ecosystems. The work may be serious, but the commentary? Not so much. Follow Peyton along on the St. Lawrence Instagram page! 

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. 

Reliving Memories at Reunion 2025 ❤️🤎

Reunion Weekend brings back more than just memories; it brings you home. Last weekend, more than 800 alumni revisited familiar spaces on campus and connected with old friends and new. Reunion Weekend is a good reminder that while time passes, some connections never fade. Relive those memories on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.

On May 30, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Janet Collins '63, a St. Lawrence alumna and former member of the University Advancement staff. Remembered for her exacting attention to detail and her ability to make friends wherever she went, Janet embodied the values of service and community. Read the President's full message here. 

Summer 2025 Edition of St. Lawrence Magazine Now Online

Stories about new sustainability efforts, distinguished graduates, our No. 1 Alumni Network, an innovative beer-brewing class, and so much more are featured in the latest edition of the St. Lawrence magazine. Read the online magazine. 

Saints on the Upward Swing

Here We Go Saints 2025: Support Saints Athletics and enhance the student-athlete experience during our annual donor drive, which ends tonight at 8 p.m. Gifts to varsity teams and key areas like the Bob Durocher Champions Fund, strength & conditioning, athletic medicine, and sports info make a direct impact. Click here to donate!

Women’s Tennis: Senior Angelica Aksdal-Jansen reached the ITA Northeast Regional semifinals, one of just four remaining from a 128-player field. She rallied to win the second set but fell 6-3 in the third to NYU’s Victoria Wang.

Women’s Soccer: Senior Meredith Donahue scored early in Sunday’s match, but the Saints settled for a 1-1 draw at Hamilton. SLU’s record now stands at 4-3-3.

Men’s Golf: First-year Conlin Bradshaw surged 14 spots on Sunday at the Bowdoin Invitational, finishing T-7th with a 146. He birdied four holes in the final round to cut six strokes off his score.

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

Welcome to My Crib 😎

Every year, an RV community pops up on campus for Laurentian Weekend—where alumni, students, family, and friends set up camp to grill, chill, celebrate, and make the weekend truly unforgettable! Take a peek inside this year's RV community on the St. Lawrence Instagram page.