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  1. A row of St. Lawrence University standing in a line. They have on caps, gowns, a colorful reflecting their achievements.

    Passion, Grit, and Growth: Meet the Class of 2025

    Before they don their caps and gowns for Commencement on Sunday, May 18, members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2025 are taking a moment to reflect on the classes, mentors, and moments that shaped their time on campus. From NCAA tournament appearances and mountain summits to honors research and advocacy across continents, these seniors have pursued their passions with purpose.

  2. ACS Spring 2025

    Exploring Chemistry: SLU Students Shine at the ACS Spring 2025 Convention

    Jaime Carroll

    This year, two exceptional senior chemistry majors, Hadley Reinke and Joel Asare, showcased the future of chemistry by presenting research at the American Chemical Society's Spring Convention, which they attended with Professor Samantha Glazier.

  3. St. Lawrence University proudly announces the 2025 Frank P. Piskor Lecturer

    Tori Lampett

    St. Lawrence University proudly announces the 2025 Frank P. Piskor Lecturer, Dr. Amanda Oldacre, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. Her lecture, "Investigating the Degradation of Microplastic Pollution Using Solar and Electrical Energy," will highlight innovative research on one of today's most pressing environmental challenges.

  4. Sam Tartakoff teaches chemistry, gesturing while explaining concepts on a whiteboard filled with chemical structures. Students sit in the foreground, listening attentively.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Sam Tartakoff

    Q&A: Meet Professor Sam Tartakoff Meet Your Chemistry Mentor For many students, chemistry can seem daunting—but Associate Professor of Chemistry Sam Tartakoff is on a mission to change that. Whether...

  5. A person wearing safety goggles, gloves, and a lab coat carefully uses a pipette in a laboratory setting. Shelves filled with bottles and equipment are visible in the background. The person appears focused and precise in handling the laboratory tools.

    St. Lawrence University Creates New Pathway to Medical Education at UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine

    In their shared efforts to ease health care workforce shortages in underserved communities across the Northeast, St. Lawrence University and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) have signed a new articulation agreement that guarantees qualified graduates from St. Lawrence priority consideration for a medical education at Maine’s premier health professions university. 

  6. A photo collage of Jennifer Baker, Amanda Oldacre, Zhenjun Zhang, Pedro Ponce, Jessica Madden, Alanna Gillis.

    Faculty Focus-October 8, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty presented at conferences, won awards, published books and articles, and were accepted into fellowships.

  7. From left to right, Norah Kuduk and Amanda Gagne sit with Professor Ed Harcourt at a desk in a classroom setting with a laptop in front of them. The classroom has chairs and tables with computers in the background.

    St. Lawrence Lauded for Supportive Faculty and Stellar Science Facilities in The Princeton Review

    St. Lawrence University was named to The Princeton Review’s “Best 390 Colleges” list for 2025. Based solely on results from student surveys, the popular rankings publication once again recognized several exemplary aspects of co-curricular and academic life on campus.

  8. Tyler Karaskinski, dressed in full graduation regalia, stands next to a red telescope in front of a brick building. It's a cloudy day with some sun peeking through.

    Making Their Mark in the Universe: Meet the Class of 2024

    On Sunday, May 19, the Class of 2024 will collect their diplomas and walk across the Commencement stage toward their shining futures—but they've already had some practice handling star power. It just so happens that their graduation year aligns with one of the most spectacular events in St. Lawrence history.

  9. Chymist 2023/2024

    Chymist Honor Society - New Members 2023/2024

    Senior biochemistry and chemistry majors recently gave presentations to the department to share the results of their year-long research projects. On the last day of presentations, six seniors were...

  10. Chemistry department hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research Symposium

    On April 20, 2024, St. Lawrence University and the SLU Chemistry department hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research Symposium for the Northern New York Section of the American Chemical Society. Over 80 students and faculty from six local universities came to present their research and to network and build connections between our different institutions. The student posters and presentations were excellent – a special congratulations to Brooke Westcom for winning second place for her oral presentation! It was a great day and we can’t wait to do it again next year.