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  1. A person in a graduation cap and gown stands at a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone. The individual, who appears to be a faculty member or guest speaker, has white hair and wears glasses. In the background, colorful flags representing various countries or institutions are slightly blurred, creating a vibrant backdrop for the scene. The speaker's expression is focused and engaging, emphasizing the importance of the occasion.

    Conservation Leader Urges Grads: ‘Don’t Get Overwhelmed, Get Involved’

    Kathleen Fitzgerald ’92, HD’24, a conservation leader with extensive experience in integrated large landscape conservation and development programs in Africa and North America, shared her insights on finding purpose and making a positive impact in life after receiving an honorary doctorate at Commencement. 

  2. Miso Wilson with her CLS Classmates

    Two Selective Critical Language Scholarships Support Students’ Study of Arabic

    Bailee Underwood

    Miso Wilson ’24 and Elizabeth Wagar ’24 first studied abroad through St. Lawrence’s Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) during the Spring 2023 semester, when they enjoyed experiences living and learning in Jordan. As seniors they were each awarded the highly selective Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) through the U.S. Department of State, which provided support for them to participate in an immersive Arabic language program.

  3. 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.

  4. A child with brown hair in a ponytail looks into a telescope while a professor in a white t-shirt and a bucket hat looks on.

    St. Lawrence Sets Its Sights Even Higher for 2024

    The New Year is already full of promise for St. Lawrence.

  5. Derek Sherrange

    Activist-Academic Wins Fulbright to Study in Spain

    Derek 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.

  6. Sarath Novas, wearing graduation regalia, gazes off into the distance. Gunnison Memorial Chapel is in the background.

    Pictures of First-Gen Success

    First-generation St. Lawrence graduates reflect on facing challenges, finding community, and forging new frontiers to be among the first in their families to earn a college degree.

  7. Two students standing in front of the Taj Mahal during their study abroad experience.

    St. Lawrence Students Awarded Record Number of Gilman Scholarships

    This academic year, 15 St. Lawrence students were awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships, marking the largest cohort of Gilman scholars in St. Lawrence history. Funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, this program will support students’ opportunities to study and pursue internships and research abroad over the next year.

  8. Sarath Novas, her hair in long, red braids, wears her full graduation regalia, including her cap and gown. Photo is of the back of her head as she looks forward inspirationally.

    Looking Ahead, Reflecting Back: Meet St. Lawrence's Class of 2023

    Members of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2023 are scholar-athletes, global citizens, campus leaders, and advocates. They're future diplomats, doctors, financial analysts, curators, and so much more.  

  9. Alanna Gillis, RafaeL Castillo, Zachary McGee, Michael Wairungu, Bob Cowser, Matt Carotenuto, Peter Pettengill, Brook Henkel, Yesim Bayear.

    Faculty Focus-August 22, 2022

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published research articles, presented at conferences, and served as expert panelists and podcast guests.

  10. Michael Wairungu, Abby Hustler, Howard Eissenstat, Jeff Frank, Joseph Jockel, and Jordan Steinmetz.

    St. Lawrence in the News-August 15, 2022

    This regular roundup features a selection of recent mentions of St. Lawrence University and its students, faculty, and staff in regional, national, and international media outlets.