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  1. President Morris joins together with a large group to celebration the announcement of a large monetary gift that will fund the Ken Okoth Black American Music Project.

    St. Lawrence Announces $500,000 Gift to Fund the Ken Okoth Black American Music Project

    St. Lawrence University President Kathryn A. Morris announced that an anonymous Laurentian has made a gift of $500,000 to create the Ken Okoth ’01 Black American Music Project.

  2. Nicole Stanton, wearing a white Saint Lawrence University lacrosse uniform, cradles the ball and prepares to pass during a home game.

    First Person: How a Birdie Got in the Way of My Goal

    Nicole Stanton '22

    I’ve played lacrosse since I was six years old, and during my first three years at St. Lawrence University, I was an enthusiastic member of the women’s lacrosse team. Competing with a collection of fierce, skilled, and dedicated female athletes has been one of the best experiences of my life. However, my senior year, I made a decision that would shock even myself. I quit.

  3. Jon Rosales, Sydney Peterson, Howard Eissenstat, David Janjowski, Jeff Frank, Aileen O'Donoghue.

    St. Lawrence in the News-March 7, 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.

  4. Elise Pierson, Shiru Kimani, and Sydney Peterson.

    Celebrating Women's History Month

    Recipients of prestigious scholarships and fellowships. A United Nations climate conference youth representative. Researchers. Olympians. This March, St. Lawrence University marks Women’s History Month by honoring the extraordinary accomplishments of many of our woman-identifying students during the past year.

  5. Chandreyi Basu, Howard Eissenstat, Dennis Simiyu, Jeff Frank, and Melissane Schrems.

    Faculty Focus – Feb. 28, 2022

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles, presented at conferences and events, and were selected as non-resident scholars.

  6. Lucy Hochschartner '20 wearing Nordic ski apparel and standing on a snowy peak overlooking the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

    Laurentians Inspire: Creating a One-Stop-Shop for Climate Action

    The summer after graduating in 2020, Lucy Hochschartner was driving home from her part-time job at Chipotle when she first got the idea for On the Level, a website and nonprofit organization using technology to help people join the climate movement—empowering them to take actions that align with their interests, skills, and location. 

  7. A group of sophomore students sit at desks in a large classroom listening to a career preparedness panel of faculty, staff, and alumni.

    Never Too Early to Start: Sophomore Boot Camp 2022

    At St. Lawrence, faculty, staff, and alumni use a common refrain when talking with current students about preparing for a rewarding career—“it’s never too early to start.” The Sophomore Career Boot Camp, offered through the Career Connections office, is just one initiative that supports this philosophy. 

  8. Adwoa Pokuaa Boateng works with a child as part of her Project for Peace, Cerebral Palsy Therapies on Wheels.

    St. Lawrence Students Implement Projects for Peace

    Three St. Lawrence students designed and implemented humanitarian projects in Ghana, West Africa, and Cairo, Egypt with the support of Davis Projects for Peace, which funds grassroots projects developed by undergraduate students.

  9. A Saint Lawrence University students uses the digital imaging lab in the Owen D Young Library.

    St. Lawrence Adds New Digital Media and Film Major

    St. Lawrence University has created a new bachelor's degree program in digital media and film, preparing graduates for careers in the media industry through digital content creation, new media, and a commitment to social justice.

  10. A decorative and elaborate stained-glass window with the Saint Lawrence University motto and shield at its center.

    St. Lawrence Sees Record-Breaking Application Numbers

    St. Lawrence has surpassed its previous admissions application record for fall 2022 following several successful initiatives focused on reducing barriers to college entry and reimagining a liberal arts education in the 21st century.