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On Friday, December 16 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of  Jeff Killeen ’75 who was a champion of St. Lawrence, the North Country, our environment, and compassionate entrepreneurialism. Read the message. 

Introducing the St. Lawrence Tartan

There’s still time to surprise your favorite Laurentian (or treat yourself) with a unique reminder of their home away from home featuring the brand-new St. Lawrence tartan! This scarlet and brown pattern was designed using an algorithm that ensures St. Lawrence's location, history, and spirit are woven into every item. View the pattern and learn about its origin on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

Men's soccer extended its 11-game unbeaten streak this week, knocking off Liberty League rival Skidmore 2-1. The Saints are now a point away from clinching the league title. Playing in the Ice Breaker Tournament in Lake Placid, women's hockey beat Holy Cross 2-1 before falling to Clarkson, 3-1, in the final. Volleyball went 2-1 over the weekend, and swimming and diving opened its season, with the women beating Clarkson. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

ICYMI, or if you'd like to relive some key moments from Inauguration weekend, watch the video story here. You can also read President Kathryn A. Morris' address and view coverage of the entire ceremony.

Inauguration Recap

Skating Saints Sweep Weekend 

It was a great weekend to be a Saint! Men's ice hockey swept the competition with a 4-0 win over Brown University on Saturday after skating to a 2-1 win over Yale University on Friday. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with men's basketball defeating Geneseo 85-70 on the road while women's basketball topped Clarkson 64-54 at home last week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

101 Years of Candlelight

As the fall semester draws to a close, Gunnison Memorial Chapel was filled with the glow of candlelight and the warmth of our community during the 101st Annual Candlelight Service. Laurentians near and far gathered for an evening of music, readings, and to share bright wishes for 2023. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

Wild Encounters During the Adirondack Semester

Led by Outdoor Studies staff member Eileen Visser, students in the Adirondack Semester recently experienced up-close wildlife interactions with birds of prey. See hoo was the highlight of the trip on the official St. Lawrence Tik Tok account. 

St. Lawrence's Athletic Excellence!

The accolades continue for women’s hockey in the postseason awards, with head coach Chris Wells being named US College Hockey Organization (USCHO) Coach of the Year. Under his guidance, St. Lawrence finished the 2023-24 season with a 28-11-0 overall record, finishing 18-4-0 in ECAC play. Abby Hustler was also named to the USCHO third team.

The No. 5 nationally ranked men’s lacrosse team took another victory 14-5 over Vassar on the weekend, re-writing the history books in the process. The Saints maintained their perfect record with this victory, adjusting their record to 11-0 and 3-0 in the Liberty League. The 11-0 start is a program record for the Scarlet and Brown and the best start since the 2016 team, who advanced to the Final Four.

Men’s and women’s tennis both came away with victories on the court this week. On the women’s side, it was a dominant performance as all nine Saints took victories in a 9-0 shutout of SUNY Cortland. They also beat RIT 8-1 a day earlier. Molly Jespersen '26, Ariane Karera '27 and Yvette Karera '27 went perfect over the 17-1 weekend for the Scarlet and Brown.

Men’s tennis won their matchup 6-3. At number one, Adam Heilbronner '24 won his first set 6-4 but would be forced to the third set by Grahith Movva. Adam ultimately took the 7-6 (7-2) win over his competition. Much like Adam, Cole Hamilton '24 at three won the first set but lost in a tiebreaker to head to the deciding third set, which Hamilton won 6-1.

The Saints’ Rocket League team bested Utica 4-3 in esports competition Friday, in a best-of-seven series. The win vaults the Saints to the finals of their northeastern division to face East Stroudsburg for the championship title on Friday, April 12. The match will be available on Twitch.

Softball also padded their record with three more wins over four games in the past week, including two extra-inning victories in the process. Their first came 6-5 in eight innings against SUNY Poly, and the second was against Clarkson Sunday. Their record to this point is 11-6, as they enjoy their best start to a season since 2017.

Off the field, the athletic department announced the appointment of Bill DeCoteau as the new Faculty Athletics Representative. DeCoteau joined St. Lawrence in 2005, and currently serves as the Absalom Graves Gaines Professor in the Psychology Department. He brings many years of involvement in local community sports to the role, and is a former student-athlete. Welcome, Bill!

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

Celebrating Rebert Hall Renovations! ❤️🤎🎉

There was cause for celebration last week when we cut the scarlet ribbon to officially unveil the exciting new renovations to Rebert Hall, one of our first-year residences on campus.  

President Kate Morris and Vice President of Student Life Jon Duraj each said a few words to mark the occasion, and Faith Olusegun ’25 and Brandon Christopher Dickson ’25 teamed up to do the honors.  

Check out the photos and read more about the renovations on the St. Lawrence University Instagram Account!
 

Saints are Ramping Up!

With playoff positioning on the line, the women’s hockey team delivered, winning two games against highly ranked opponents. First, they beat No. 6 Cornell 2-1, then followed it up by winning against No. 3 Colgate in overtime. The home game victories put the Saints in the driver’s seat as they now attempt to secure a first-round bye Friday against Princeton.

The women’s basketball team won on a buzzer-beating lay-up at RIT, then followed it up with a victory at William Smith to cement themselves into fourth place overall in the Liberty League standings. 

Men’s and women’s squash both had victories at home in their senior day games – they beat Hamilton to finish their regular seasons ranked 24th and 25th in the College Squash Association.

The United States Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced their all-academic athletes and teams from the 2023 cross country season. Charlotte Blake ’27, Emma Palumbo ’25, Matthew Serrano ’26 and Alli Sibold ’24 were named all-academic athletes, while both the men’s and women’s teams were named all-academic teams. 

A Glimpse of Black History Month!

In Honor of Black History Month, we're celebrating Black Laurentians who have made a difference and left their mark on St. Lawrence.

Rev. Jeffrey Worthington Campbell was the first African-American graduate of St. Lawrence in 1933 and the first Black Laurentian to be ordained as a Universalist minister bt the St. Lawrence School of Theology.

Trustee Sharee Freeman '76 is an alumni mentor and passionate civil rights activist who dedicated much of her distinguished career as a public servant to the indigenous people of the United States.

Brian Uceta '23 was named the Joan Donovan Speech Contest winner for 2023. Uceta is a first-generation student, proud HEOP alum, actor, and member of the ESports team. After graduation he returned to New York City to begin teaching theater at a school in the Bronx.

Trio of Wins

St. 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.

We’d like to highlight a new collection featured in ODY Library containing photographs, letters, and other objects gathered by former university registrar and World War II Communications Officer Helen “Tommie” Whalen. In this role, Tommie corresponded on behalf of the University with Laurentians serving in the war, and later compiled a scrapbook. She also published “Tommie’s Newsletter” to share the location, status, and general news of those serving abroad – a sort of “Class Notes” for our military Laurentians. View photos and read more about this research on the St. Lawrence University Facebook.

In Memory

On Wednesday, July 27 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Calvin “Fred” Exoo P’04.  For 40 years at St. Lawrence, he built a legacy of inquiry and scholarly insight. Read the message.

Summer 2022 Magazine Now Online

Laurentian stories tracing the origins of a remarkable 50-Year partnership with Kenya are highlighted in the latest issue of St. Lawrence magazine. View the Summer 2022 magazine. 

Saints Make Canada's National Selection Camp, Season Tickets Now Available

Members of the women's ice hockey team Julia Gosling '23 and Abby Hustler '25 received invitations to join Canada’s National Women’s Program camp. During the 11-day camp, the pair will vye for spots on Canada’s National Women’s Team, Canada’s National Women’s Development Team, and Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team. Ticket information for the 2022-23 St. Lawrence University men's hockey, women's hockey, and football teams is now available. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Summer at St. Lawrence

The St. Lawrence Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Class of 2026 cohort has been busy this summer! Students explored the North Country by hiking and canoeing in the Adirondacks, and embracing life on campus. View photos from their adventures on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

COVID-19 Update: Campus Operating Status, Campus Arrival, and Spring 2022 Semester

Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Monday, January 10, announcing the campus operating status is now Yellow-A (moderate risk), and sharing updates on campus arrivals, in-person classes, testing plans for the semester, booster shot requirement information, and a reminder of the University’s masking policy. Read the message. 

In Memory

President Morris shared messages with the community about three retired Laurentians who recently passed away: Joan Larsen, Donald Auster, and Sharon Ober.

Women's Basketball Continues Unbeaten Streak

In a battle of the last two teams undefeated in Liberty League conference play, Saints Women's Basketball defeated Vassar 99-81 on the road on Saturday to improve to 10-0. Men’s Basketball secured a 68-61win over Bard on Friday after kicking off the new year with a 67-60 victory over Elmira.  Last week, several winter sports schedules were adjusted due to health and COVID-19 safety protocols. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Behind the Scenes with Campus Kitchens 

Several St. Lawrence students devote time and energy to providing food relief through Campus Kitchens. Caitlin French '23 went behind the scenes to show how students collaborate with Dining Services and other local partners to prepare and serve free meals for those who need them most. Watch the video. 

This Week in Athletics!

Men’s lacrosse qualified for the NCAA tournament via an at-large bid after completing their season as Liberty League semifinalists. The Saints had their best start in program history at 11-0 and finished the season 14-2 with a share of the regular season title with a 6-1 league record. They will make their way back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022 and the third time since 2017, and are headed to Wesleyan to face Plymouth State on Saturday. 

For men’s lacrosse major awards, Judge Murphy '24 was named the Liberty League Offensive Player of the Year, while Daniel Mahoney '27 was named the Rookie of the Year. 7 Saints earned All-League accolades and head coach Mike Mahoney '93 earned Coach of the Year honors.

Women’s lacrosse defender Haley Sundstrom '25 earned Second-Team All-Liberty League honors, while midfielder Neve Ley '25 earned Honorable Mention accolades for the women's lacrosse team, as announced by the league office on Tuesday morning.

After earning their 14th straight Intercollegic Horse Shows Competition (IHSA) Regional title, the riding team advanced to nationals as a team this past week, finishing fourth overall. After earning Reserve Champion honors at Zones, the Saints competed against the 16 best programs, representing the 353 competing schools.

In the men’s outdoor track and field season, Zach Jaworski '25, Nick Lyndaker '26 and Patrick Russell '26 had all-conference performances at the outdoor track and field championships this past weekend. St. Lawrence finished fifth overall. The Saints now head to regionals with many athletes qualified.

Women’s track and field saw Emma Palumbo '25 and Alli Sibold '24 earn all-Liberty League honors at the outdoor track and field championship, with Alli getting an honorable mention in the 1500 meter race and Emma taking second-team honors in the 3000 meter steeplechase. The Saints will also head to regionals beginning next week.

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

A Time of Excitement and Fun!

Recently campus has been busy as students are finishing finals, soaking up some sun, enjoying Carnaval, Folk Fest,  the African Student Union Gala and so much more. Check out the fun on the St. Lawrence University Official Instagram Account.✨❤️🤎

📸: Alden Timm ’26 & Sunset Recinos Moya ’27