Summer 2026

St. Lawrence University Magazine

The Laurentian-Vermont Connection

Saint Lawrence University Magazine Summer 2026 The Laurentian-Vermont Connection. Herring Cole painted vibrantly with cows in the front.

100 Years at the Heart of Our Campus

President Morris shares her reflections offered to the community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and local residents who attended the tribute to the building that serves as the centerpiece of our campus–Gunnison Memorial Chapel.

The SLU Vermont Connection

It’s no coincidence that nearly 1,500 Laurentians call Vermont home. Drawn by the same spirit of community, curiosity, stewardship, and innovation that defines a St. Lawrence education, they’re building businesses, strengthening institutions, and enriching communities across the Green Mountain State. Here are just a few of their stories.

A Vermont Icon's Take on a Beloved Campus Benchmark

Vermont artist Woody Jackson’s P’26 iconic cows are best known for gracing Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cartons. Now, they’ve found a new home on the cover of St. Lawrence Magazine, grazing on the lawn of Herring-Cole Hall. Discover the story behind the artwork and the family ties connecting one of Vermont’s best-known artists to St. Lawrence.

A Record Worth Sharing

When distance standout Nick Lyndaker ’26 broke a 52-year-old St. Lawrence outdoor mile record this spring, one of his biggest fans was the man whose name he replaced in the record book.

A Quiet Legacy

Jeanne and Bob Clark ’63 Leave $5 Million to Support Future Laurentians

Breaking New Ice

From Appleton Arena to the professional ranks, Emma-Sofie Nordström ’26 is breaking new ground.

History on the Slopes, Pride Across Campus

Emma Gatcliffe ’27 spent years dreaming about the Olympics. This winter, that dream carried her from the North Country to one of the world’s biggest sporting stages—and made history along the way.

New Flight Plan

Nate Ward ’02 is helping chart the future of electric aviation at Vermont-based BETA Technologies, where he leads the development of a nationwide aircraft charging network. From pioneering new technology to making lifesaving medical transport possible, Ward is putting his St. Lawrence education to work in an industry that's taking off.

The Ripple Effect

Russ and Roxanne Scully ’91 are helping shape Vermont’s future by transforming Burlington’s waterfront into a hub for innovation and creating spaces where businesses and communities thrive. Fueled by entrepreneurship, investment, and a commitment to bringing people together, the Laurentian couple is making waves well beyond Lake Champlain.

Preserving Vermont

Preserving Vermont’s cultural heritage, advancing cancer research, and strengthening communities are all part of Marna Olsen Davis’s ’72 lifelong commitment to giving back.

The Home Team

Carey Scully Strobeck ’96 is bringing apparel manufacturing back home to Vermont. With her clothing brand 4T2D and Burlington-based Fourbital Factory, the former Saints athlete is blending creativity, sustainable materials, and innovative technology to rethink how clothes are designed, made, and worn.

Making a Difference in the Green Mountain State

Laurentians are leaving their mark all across Vermont. They're brewing craft beer, shaping public policy, advancing sustainability, strengthening communities, and creating new opportunities for the next generation. Meet more of the St. Lawrence alumni and students making a difference in the Green Mountain State.

Sustaining Saints: A Path of Service, Community, and Gratitude

Brian Carpenter ’84, P’21, came to St. Lawrence as a football and Nordic ski recruit from rural Vermont on an ROTC scholarship. He left with a strong education, a commitment to service, and lifelong friendships that have inspired nearly three decades of giving back.