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  1. Alanna Gillis, wearing a light blue sweater and a mask, sits at a table in the library across from Alleigh Szabo, who is wearing a black sweater and a mask. In the background, there is a large book shelf filled with colorful books.

    Breaking Barriers to Learning: Professor and Student Present Research at National Conference

    Assistant Professor of Sociology Alanna Gillis and Alleigh Szabo ’24 successfully navigated their first years at St. Lawrence—an unprecedented 2020-21 academic year—by collaborating on a research project and then earning the opportunity to co-present their initial findings at the largest conference in the field of sociology.

  2. 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 - Oct. 25, 2021

    St. Lawrence graduates have a thirst for knowledge, are innovative problem-solvers, and make their communities, companies, and the world better places. This periodic roundup features Laurentians at the focus of news stories shared in their communities around the world.

  3. Alvin Henry.

    English Professor’s New Book Reinterprets African American Novels

    Associate Professor of English Alvin J. Henry has published a new book reinterpreting African American novels and identifying a new model of Black queer selfhood.

  4. Howard Eissenstat, Chandreyi Basu, David Murphy, Jeff Frank, Cyntha Bansak, and Alexander Stewart.

    Faculty Focus - Oct. 25, 2021

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published scholarly articles and book chapters, completed National Science Foundation-funded projects, presented at conferences, and provided insight into global affairs.

  5. Pedro Ponce.

    English Professor’s New Book Explores the Power of Stories

    Professor of English Pedro Ponce has published a book of stories that explore human reality and possibility through the power of storytelling.

  6. Cora Ferguson sits at microscope on a desk in the biology lab.

    First Person: My Internship Fellowship Experience

    Cora Ferguson '23

    When people ask me what I did last summer, I always like to start the conversation with “Well, I was a part-time organ farmer.”  While this may sound a little strange, it accurately sums up the research that I was able to do—largely because of St. Lawrence’s Internship Fellowship Program. 

  7. A photo collage of Sahar Milani, Julia Gosling, Howard Eissenstat, Kimberly Flint-Hamilton, Sharon Rodriguez, Rafael Escoto, and Rachel Jones.

    St. Lawrence in the News - Oct. 11, 2021

    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.

  8. A large silver bell stand is in the foreground with a large window-filled arena behind it.

    “Here We Go Saints 2021” Raises Over $370,000 for Athletics

    St. Lawrence University successfully hosted the inaugural “Here We Go Saints” donor campaign to directly benefit Saints Athletics and student-athletes on October 6 and 7. More than 1,450 Laurentians...

  9. A student wearing jeans, a t-shirt, and goggles, shovels cement from a wheelbarrow. There's a large field in the background.

    First Person: Building an Energy-Efficient Greenhouse on Campus

    Rosie Gotsch '22

    Pro tip: if you ever sign up for an Environmental Studies course titled “Practicum,” don’t wear you cool new “first-day-of-school” shoes to the very first session. I learned that lesson this semester when I registered for a class that revolves around helping to build an energy-efficient greenhouse at St. Lawrence’s Living Lab.

  10. Jeffrey Frank, Allison Rowland, and Neil Forkey.

    Faculty Focus - Oct. 4, 2021

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty co-organized conferences, earned honorable mentions for their books, and published scholarly articles.