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  1. Saint Lawrence University students gather outside the UN.

    SLU Students Participate in Exclusive Briefing at the UN in NYC

    Students in St. Lawrence's New York City Semester Program, directed by Political Science Professor Mert Kartal, participated in an exclusive briefing on genocide prevention at the United Nations Headquarters.

  2. group photo of students at the Ireland mission to the UN

    New York City Semester Program Visit UN Missions of Germany and Ireland in NYC

    Students from St. Lawrence's New York City Semester Program, directed by Dr. Mert Kartal, engaged in discussions with diplomats at the Permanent Missions of Germany and Ireland to the United Nations.

  3. A general view of the United Nations General Assembly Hall where the UN Secretary General is addressing the assembly

    New York City Semester Program Students Engage with UN Diplomats in NYC

    St. Lawrence students in the New York City Semester Program, directed by Dr. Mert Kartal, visited the United Nations (UN) Headquarters during the 79th UN General Assembly.

  4. SUNYMEU 2024

    SLU Students Attend SUNYMEU 2024

    Associate Professor of Government Mert Kartal alongside 16 eager students from his first-year seminar, "International Relations in Action," recently engaged in a four-day European Union (EU) simulation in Buffalo, NY. Hosted by the Institute for EU Studies at SUNY, this annual event, known as SUNY MEU, has been a cornerstone of experiential learning since 1988.

  5. Seven students in the SLU Model OAS Club traveled with Prof. Shelley McConnell to the Organization of American States

    Model OAS Trip Spring 2024

    Seven students in the SLU Model OAS Club traveled with Prof. Shelley McConnell to the Organization of American States where they were greeted by Secretary General Luis Almagro and spent four days...

  6. Joe Chiarenzelli 11 Headshot

    Scarlet & Brown Stories Podcast: Joe Chiarenzelli '11

    In this episode, Joe Chiarenzelli '11 shares how he combined his interests in biology and philosophy into a career as a Program Specialist in the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services.

  7. Zoe Jackowitz

    Government Major Wins Award at Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Conference

    Zoe Jackowitz ’23 was awarded “Best Student Poster” for her research on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the 15th Annual Conference of the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) in November.

  8. Laurie Olmstead, Ronnie Olesker, Ed Harcourt, and Erin Colvin stand together after receiving University awards.

    Faculty, Staff Receive Awards, Promotions at Annual Convocation

    St. Lawrence University honored several employees with awards for their outstanding service and recognized a number of faculty who earned tenure and promotions during their annual Convocation event, which was held outside in the Herring-Cole Grove on Wednesday, August 25.

  9. President Kate Morris addresses a seated crowd at Convocation.

    St. Lawrence Faculty Earn Tenure, Receive Promotions

    St. Lawrence University announced the promotion of several faculty members at the start of the 2021-22 academic year. The promotions were celebrated during the University’s annual Convocation, which was held Wednesday, August 25. All promotions are effective September 1, 2021.

  10. 20 Years After 9/11: Faculty, Staff, Alumni to Host Event Series

    The year 2021 marks 20 years since September 11, 2001, a profoundly transformative moment. Join St. Lawrence University faculty, staff, and alumni guests for a full week of activities (Sept. 3-11) as our community reflects on the many ways both our national and global communities have been impacted.