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  1. Brian Uceta, wearing academic regalia, stands at a podium and addresses the crowd during Commencement 2023. A scarlet banner with the Saint Lawrence crest is in the background.

    Reflections of a First-Gen Graduate

    Senior Orator and Joan Donovan Speech Contest winner Brian Uceta delivered rousing remarks at Commencement. Here, he shares his remarks, with additional reflections on his journey.

  2. The exterior of Brown Hall on Saint Lawrence University's campus. A large tree stands in front of the building with piles of orange and yellow leaves laying on the ground.

    Rocking a New Space for Geology Majors

    A major gift from Doug E. O’Brien ’75 and Kathryn K. O’Brien ’76 will transform the Geology Majors Room, which serves as an important central hub for geology students’ educational and social activities, alumni networking events, and academic work. The new space will be named the Dr. J. Mark Erickson Geology Majors Room in honor of their former professor, mentor, and friend.

  3. Chris Jordan, wearing a scarlet lacrosse jersey, cradles the ball away from the competition on the lacrosse field. A large group of athletes, wearing white jerseys, stand out of focus in the background.

    Saints Lacrosse Alums Faced Off in the Final Four and Scored a Victory for St. Lawrence

    Olivia White '17

    On the day of the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse semifinals, the stands in Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field were awash in Nittany Navy and Duke Blue. Amid the waves of nearly 33,000 Penn State and Duke fans were glimmers of scarlet—Laurentians who traveled to see two of their own face off on the national stage. Somewhere below the stadium seats, former teammates Chris Jordan ’22  and William Helm ’22 prepared to take the field.

  4. Students standing in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.

    On and Off Capitol Hill, Students Practice High-Impact Careers Through D.C. Internships

    Every year, Laurentians headed for summer internships in Washington D.C. pack their best business attire, prepare to navigate the Metro system, and tap their networks to find temporary housing in our nation’s capital city. Many of these students got their first taste of living and working in D.C. while on a SLU Connect networking trip earlier in the year.

  5. Students walks down the stairs of an early-Italianate style academic building made of red brick, surrounded by fall foliage.

    St. Lawrence Ranked Among Nation’s Best Colleges by U.S. News

    St. Lawrence’s reputation among the nation's top liberal arts colleges remains strong according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings, released on Sept. 18. The publication also recognized St. Lawrence’s stellar psychology and economics programs.

  6. A student, wearing a robin blue t shirt, jumps in the air in excitement while waving a bright blue flag in the air. A sea of Saint Lawrence student in their families sit in chairs inside Newell Fieldhouse in the background.

    Matriculation Video 2023

    Just like that, our first-year students are unpacked, ready for the fall semester, and taking their first steps on campus as Laurentians!

  7. A large group of students in plain blue and lilac t-shirts sit in a group, applauding for a performance out of frame.

    St. Lawrence’s Friendly Students, Faculty, and Science Facilities Stand Out in The Princeton Review

    St. Lawrence University was named to The Princeton Review’s “Best 389 Colleges” list for 2024. Based solely on results from student surveys, the popular rankings publication once again recognized several exemplary aspects of co-curricular and academic life on campus.

  8. A group of smiling Saint Lawrence alumni participate in a parade for Reunion while bag pipe players play music and members of the community hold American, Canadian, New York, and Saint Lawrence flags billowing in the wind.

    Reunion 2023

    Reunion 2023 may be over, but the memories are forever! Laurentians near and far brought the energy for four days of celebrations, alumni awards, Hall of Fame inductions, concerts, toasts, and endless laughs—all capped off with one last Dana brunch until the next Reunion.

  9. 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.  

  10. A bright beautiful late summer day on the quad. A professor is teaching a class at the base of stone steps leading up to a tree-lined walkway. In the background is a stone chapel and a brick academic building.

    St. Lawrence Named a 2023 Best Value College by The Princeton Review

    Students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and return on investment will find St. Lawrence University among a select group named to The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2023. The popular rankings publication narrowed down the list to 209 institutions from a total of over 650 surveyed.