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  1. Howard Eissenstat, Zhenjun Zhang, Mert Kartal

    Faculty Focus-March 25, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published essays in world-renowned newspapers and published new textbooks that move their discipline forward.

  2. Jeff Frank sitting in a leather armchair, smiling, with bookshelves in the background.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Jeff Frank

    Professor of Education Jeff Frank combines a passion for philosophy, education, and critical thinking in his teaching. With a focus on empowering students to explore and expand their sense of purpose, his courses challenge students to think deeply about the role of education in shaping their world and their own identities.

  3. Pedro Ponce, Cynthia Bansak, Brook Henkel, Michael Osinski, Howard Eissenstat, Jeff Frank, Alessandro Giardino, Mert Kartal

    Faculty Focus-March 11, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published articles in prominent publications, had new nonfiction work published, and were honored with prestigious scholarly positions.

  4. Mindy Pitre, wearing brown plaid turtleneck, smiles in the classroom. There is a large ape skeleton in the background.

    Professor Mindy Pitre Unearths the Human Story

    There’s hands-on learning, and then there’s Mindy Pitre’s classes. Whether it’s analyzing centuries-old human remains, or tracking decomposing animal carcasses to simulate forensic investigations, the associate professor and chair of anthropology takes real-world, experiential opportunities to the next level.  

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  5. Students are studying in a sunlit lounge filled with plants, wooden sculptures, and warm lighting. Some are working on laptops, while others are reading or writing at wooden tables and cushioned chairs. The space has a peaceful atmosphere with natural elements and soft lighting.

    St. Lawrence Receives $1.5 Million Gift to Endow a Full Scholarship for Middle-Class North Country Students

    The Edward John Noble Foundation has made a $1.5 million gift to St. Lawrence University to endow a comprehensive scholarship for middle-class students from the North Country.

  6. Ana Estevez works alongside a student in a chemistry lab.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Ana Estevez

    Meet Your Biology Mentor Professor of Biology Ana Estevez is passionate about guiding students through the complexities of neuroscience and biology. With a focus on research, mentorship, and hands-on...

  7. Leah Rohlfsen smiling by a bookshelf

    Q&A: Meet Professor Leah Rohlfsen

    Associate Professor of Sociology Leah Rohlfsen brings an interdisciplinary approach to her teaching, inspiring students to connect sociological concepts to their own lives and the world around them. Her classes are full of engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and thought-provoking insights into how society functions.

  8. 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...

  9. Professor of English Sarah Gates brings a love of classic literature and creative approaches to her teaching, inspiring students to connect deeply with timeless texts. Whether she’s guiding students through Hamlet or The Lord of the Rings, her courses bring older literature to life in fresh and exciting ways.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Sarah Gates

    Professor of English Sarah Gates brings a love of classic literature and creative approaches to her teaching, inspiring students to connect deeply with timeless texts. Whether she’s guiding students through Hamlet or The Lord of the Rings, her courses bring older literature to life in fresh and exciting ways.

  10. Campus Kitchens volunteer members making a meal together

    Making a Difference One Plate at a Time

    Every week, nearly two dozen St. Lawrence students come together to prep, cook, deliver, and serve food to local community members in need.