You’ll find young Laurentians competing in the Olympic games. But did you know they’re also coaching at all levels, working in management at the professional level, or using sports to engage underserved communities and expand the love of sports to new audiences?
Steering Committee and Working Groups Seven working groups have been established, each composed of experienced individuals from across all divisions of the campus. Some members bring valuable insights from participating...
Departmental Offerings Anthropology 104. Language and Human Experience 255. Environmental Perception and Indigenous Knowledge Biology 121. The Natural World 258. Ethnobotany Canadian Studies 3000. Indigenous Peoples of Canada Caribbean and...
Passionate campus leaders, creative artists and actors, supportive Community Assistants, and caring students who work to keep the campus community safe; St. Lawrence University celebrates Black History Month by honoring the Laurentians who have a positive impact on our community each day.
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Laurentians to Receive Honorary DegreesIn recognition of their exemplary accomplishments and steadfast commitment to St. Lawrence University, President Emeritus William L. Fox. ’75, Lynn Smith Fox, and Grant H. Cornwell Jr. ’79 will be presented with honorary degrees during this year’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. |
McNair Scholar Selected for National Science Foundation FellowshipFollowing a competitive nationwide search, Anuva Anannya ’22 has been selected for the 2022 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, making her the first St. Lawrence McNair Scholar to receive the prestigious award that will fund her research-based master's and doctoral degrees at an accredited U.S. institution of her choice. |
Alumni in Action-May 2022Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for earning distinguished awards, advocating for Indigenous people, unveiling artwork, and persevering during unprecedented times. |
Spring 2022 Magazine Now OnlineLaurentian stories and wellness strategies are highlighted in the latest issue of St. Lawrence magazine now available online. View the Spring 2022 magazine. |
Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program Celebrates First Cohort, Cords SeniorsThe Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program, which began in fall 2021, recognized graduating students during a cording ceremony and welcomed 12 new students |
Liberal Arts in New York City: 2021-2022 OutcomesSeveral students who participated in the Liberal Arts in New York City program successfully secured full-time employment and internships thanks to the strong connections they built. |
Students Inducted into Physics Honorary SocietyFour students were inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma, an honor society recognizing students' outstanding scholarship in physics. |
Physics Majors Present Results of Senior ResearchSeveral physics majors presented the results of their year-long Senior Year Experience research projects. |
Book features Chapter by Gallery Director Catherine TedfordGallery Director Catherine Tedford’s project to build a collection and digital archive of street stickers was featured in a chapter of The Social Movement Archive published by Litwin Books. |
Lost and Found: A&AH Senior Year Exhibition- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Celebrate members of the Class of 2022 during the final week of the "Lost and Found" is a Senior Year Experience exhibition. This collection of artwork focuses on self-discovery and self-reflection and that was created at the edge of the precipice before true adulthood and a transitory state that can be simultaneously confusing, frightening, and exciting. |
Commencement Weekend 2022- Congratulations St. Lawrence Class of 2022! The St. Lawrence community will come together in a campus-wide celebration of the graduating class beginning Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22. A livestream of the commencement ceremony will begin Sunday, May 22 at 9:50 a.m. |
Saints Lacrosse End Seasons at NCAAs; Scarlet and Brown Earn All-League HonorsAfter a record-breaking season and first NCAA appearance in over three decades, Saints Women’s Lacrosse concluded its spring season during a second-round matchup against Tufts. The No. 10 Saints Men’s Lacrosse defeated Cortland 15-14 in the second round of the NCAA tournament but fell to Bowdin in the third round. This week, the men’s and women’s track and field teams will head to Pennsylvania to compete in the All-Atlantic Region Track and Field Conference. In recognition of their stellar spring sports performances, several members of the Scarlet and Brown earned All-League Honors. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Spring Student-Athletes Earn Liberty League All-Academic HonorsA total of 109 St. Lawrence spring sport student-athletes earned Liberty League All-Academic honors, recognizing their all-star performances in the classroom. To be recognized as a member of the All-Academic Team a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.30. |
A Look Back at Spring 2022As the St. Lawrence community comes together to celebrate the Class of 2022, take a look back at everything our students have accomplished this semester. From beloved campus favorites like Springfest and Folkfest to the return of traditions like Festival Day and Moving-Up Day, and so much more. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook account. |
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A total of 621 degrees were awarded at today’s ceremony. There were 583 candidates for bachelor’s degrees, of which 19 were candidates for summa cum laude; 28 candidates for master...
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Pictures of First-Gen SuccessIn recognition of First-Generation College Celebration day on Nov. 8, we're sharing the cover story from the summer issue of St. Lawrence magazine featuring Class of 2023 graduates who forged new frontiers to be among the first in their families to earn a college degree. |
Alumni in Action-November 7, 2023Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features a humanitarian awardee, recognition by the NHL Hall of Fame, scientists pursuing medical and environmental research, and much more! |
Robin Rhodes Presents at Symposium on Second Language Writing; Forthcoming Chapter HighlightedRobin Rhodes, director of ESOL and multilingual student academic support in World Languages, Cultures, & Media, gave a presentation at the Symposium on Second Language Writing, Oct. 26, in Tempe, Arizona. Her presentation was titled: Pedagogical Redesign in Higher Education ESOL: Racism, Antiracism, and Multilingual Identity. |
Students Compete in International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC)Three St. Lawrence University students attended the annual International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), which took place on Oct. 29 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. |
Poetry for Peace Series- Brush Art Gallery Join us at Poetry for Peace. All are welcome to read a poem, or just listen! |
10 Things I Hate about Moscow (Idaho)- Edson R. Miles, Griffiths Art Center Come enjoy the showing of 10 Things I Hate About Moscow (Idaho) on November 9, 10, 11 at 8:00 p.m. and November 12 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Reserve your tickets at slu.booktix.net |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series- Bad Tales- 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: Bad Tales (2020) |
SLU String Orchestra Concert: The English Programme- Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The SLU String Orchestra presents two performances of their "The English Programme" concert on Saturday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. in Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Sunday, November 12, at 4:00 p.m. in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. |
Hip-Hop, Urban Cultures, and Democracy: Roundtable Discussion with Docta and Simon, Urban Artists from Senegal- Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 Docta and Simon are two well-known artists whose work has been nourished by political and social activism to keep democracy alive in Senegal. These two urban griots (African storytellers) advocate for freedom and democracy by vesting their aesthetics in some of the cultural traditions of their country. |
Weekend of Winning!It was a winning weekend for the Saints! Starting on Friday, the Women's Hockey team triumphed over RPI with a 4-1 win, while the Men's Hockey team secured a 5-2 victory against Ferris State University. Saturday the Men's Swimming and Diving team defeated Bard College 57-7, and the Women's team won with a score of 121-49. Women's Hockey continued their winning streak with a 6-1 victory against Union College, and the Volleyball team brought home a 3-1 win against SUNY Potsdam. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Meet Our Theme HousesKnock on the door of any of our theme houses and you’ll discover a community that’s friendly, artsy, adventurous, curious, caring, and so much more. Every day, members of our 16 unique theme houses celebrate each other and share their passions with St. Lawrence, all while working toward a common purpose—from leading important campus discussions to creating something new to serving in our community. View the full video on St. Lawrence University's Instagram. (Video Credit: Student Marketing Team) |
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.
St. Lawrence Ranked as One of the Nation’s Most Economically Diverse Colleges by The New York TimesThe New York Times has once again included St. Lawrence University in its most recent edition of the College Access Index, a list of the nation’s most selective universities ranked in order of economic diversity. |
Activist-Academic Wins Fulbright to Study in SpainDerek Sherrange ’23 is a new kind of multi-hyphenate. He’s a first-generation honors student, an activist-academic, a multilingual global change maker, and most recently, a Fulbright Scholarship award-winner. |
First Person: Finding My First-Year RecipeAt St. Lawrence, everyone's first-year journey is unique. No one has to follow a set structure or plan to find a home here. With tons of clubs, student organizations, and campus events to choose from, each and every student, no matter what their interests, creates their own fitted first-year recipe. Here is a glimpse of mine. |
St. Lawrence Alum Powers Campus Climate Efforts with an Electric GiftA generous gift from Class of 1964 alum Harvey Meer has tripled the number of electric vehicle charging stations on campus, supports St. Lawrence’s sustainability goals, and furthers the University’s commitment to environmental stewardship. |
Alumni in Action-October 10, 2023Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. Some of this edition's features include winning a Fulbright Award, accomplishments within a major news site, pursuing graduate school, and even helping solve an unsolved murder! |
Religious Studies Professor Mark MacWilliams authors book chapterReligious Studies Professor Mark MacWilliams has authored a chapter in the new book Comics, Culture, and Religion: Faith Imagined, edited by Kees de Groot, Tilburg University, and The Netherlands. |
Statistics Professor Higham authors publications on spatial statistics and spatial statistics software.Spatial data analysis papers published by Assistant Professor Matt Higham. |
The Alexander String Quartet Performance in the Art Gallery- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery is pleased to present the Alexander String Quartet's performance inspired by water in conjunction with the gallery exhibition Listening to Water. |
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Exhibition- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the Listening to Water exhibition on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until December 9, 2023. The exhibition explores the roles, rights, and responsibilities of the various communities that make up these Northeastern watersheds. |
From Victory to VictoryThe Saints had an impressive week in sports, beginning with the women's soccer team winning 3-1 against Plattsburgh College and the men's soccer team securing a 1-0 victory over Clarkson University. At Appleton Arena, the women's hockey team dominated with a 7-2 win against Providence College on Friday and a 2-0 victory on Saturday. Meanwhile, both the men's hockey and men's soccer teams faced Rochester Institute of Technology, resulting in the men's hockey winning 4-3 and men's soccer securing a 1-0 victory. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Celebrating An Elaine White-OutSunday evening we celebrated an “Elaine White-out” in honor of the longest-tenured staff member in our 167-year history. Elaine White is in her 60th year working at St. Lawrence, and the executive secretary for Student Life remains a dynamic resource for our students while building meaningful friendships across the North Country. Read more about the event and view photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook account. |
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St. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that William W. Dennett '68, M'74, Jeremy T. Smith '73 and Erica Silver Dahl '93 will receive Alumni Citations for their dedication...
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