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  1. Angela Sweigart-Gallagher, Dan Gallagher, Tamara Cooper, Jennifer Baker, Shelley McConnell, Jeff Frank, and Howard Eissenstat

    Faculty Focus-February 18, 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, were honored with prestigious scholarly positions, and presented at academic conferences.

  2. Lorraine Miller, Blayne Finley, Evan Belair and Sarah Sanger

    Dining Services Staff Savor Cooking Competition Success

    Four staff members from St. Lawrence’s Dining Services took home the bronze earlier this month at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Conference and competition hosted by Skidmore College.

  3. Chris Watts, leans on a desk and peers into a computer monitor. A student, wearing a headset, observes. There is a large electronic keyboard next to the computer.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Chris Watts

    Associate Professor of Music and Director of the Newell Center for Arts Technology Chris Watts brings a creative, hands-on approach to music education that makes technology and artistry accessible to students of all backgrounds. His innovative courses inspire students to explore their unique voices while mastering the tools of modern music production.

  4. Sarah Barber, wearing a maroon long sleeve shirt, leans on a bookshelf in a library. In the background, large bookshelves are filled with vibrant colored books.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Sarah Barber

    Associate Professor of English Sarah Barber brings a unique combination of creativity, collaboration, and mentorship to her teaching. Whether she’s guiding students through poetry workshops or introducing them to the transformative power of Shakespeare, her courses inspire students to explore their voices and perspectives in meaningful ways.

  5. Sara Ashpole, sits on a picnic table outside and holds a jar of jam. She is speaking to a group of students gathered around picnic tables. There are fresh vegetables scatter through out the table.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Sara Ashpole

    Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Sara Ashpole is passionate about field-based learning, connecting students to real-world environmental challenges while inspiring critical thinking and meaningful action for a sustainable future. Her research expertise includes local collaborations with landowners to monitor frogs and salamanders and restore endangered amphibian habitats, as well as policy work through her leadership on national and international conservation committees.

  6. A large group of Saint Lawrence University alumni, wearing professional attire, stand in a group holding a scarlet and brown Saint Lawrence University flag.

    Alumni in Action-February 4, 2025

    St. Lawrence graduates have a thirst for knowledge and are innovative problem-solvers. This periodic roundup features Laurentians who are in the spotlight for making a positive impact on their communities, companies, and the world.

  7. Zane Cooper, Mindy Pitre, Patti Lock, Howard Eissenstat. Saint Lawrence University Faculty Focus.

    Faculty Focus-February 4, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published academic journal articles, gave invited presentations, launched research programs, and were interviewed by international media.

  8. Grace Huang wearing a scarlet sweater.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Grace Huang

    Professor of Political Science Grace Huang combines rigorous academic inquiry with a touch of humor and relatability in her teaching. Her courses invite students to explore political systems from around the world, encouraging them to think critically about democracy, governance, and their own roles as informed citizens.

  9. Howard Eissenstat, wearing a black turtle neck, holds a book and stands inside the Herring Cole building on Saint Lawrence University's campus. There is a large, circular, stained glass window in the background.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Howard Eissenstat

    Laurentian Associate Professor of History Howard Eissenstat is dedicated to helping students uncover the connections between history and the contemporary world. With expertise in the modern Middle East and hands-on experience in public policy, he brings current events into the classroom, fostering discussions that challenge perspectives and encourage critical thinking.

  10. Ed Harcourt and a Saint Lawrence student sit in front of a computer in a lab and collaborate on a project. Harcourt points at something on the computer screen as the student's hands hover over the keyboard.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Ed Harcourt

    With decades of experience as a software engineer, a passion for hands-on learning, and a penchant for diving deep into the zeros and ones of computing, Charles A. Dana Professor of Computer Science Ed Harcourt brings the digital world to life for St. Lawrence University students.