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  1. Sarah Campbell, sitting at a desk, looks at a laptop with professor Michael Shuckers.

    Student-Faculty Collaboration Leads to Published Paper

    When Sarah Campbell ’19 was deciding which of her two majors would be best for an independent research project her senior year at St. Lawrence, one of her professors showed her that she didn’t have to choose.

  2. Michael Petroni on a trail through tall yellow grasses with a bristly tree branching out behind him.

    Laurentians Inspire: Michael Petroni '12

    Michael Petroni '12, a Ph.D. candidate at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), lead a team of researchers on a study that links levels of Hazardous Air Pollutants to COVID-19 mortality rates. It has the potential to inform pollution standards and protect vulnerable populations across the country.

  3. A recent graduate holds their decorated grad cap and smiles for a photo with her grandmother.

    First Person: SLU Through the Generations

    Rachel Loyst '21

    I first started as an Admissions Ambassador at St. Lawrence University my sophomore year. I remember standing in the lobby of Payson Hall flipping through the various yearbooks until the prospective...

  4. Lucy Hochshartner mid-stride during a Nordic ski competition.

    Recent Alumna Awarded Fulbright to Study Environmental Degradation in Paraguay

    Lucy Hochschartner '20 says her professors at St. Lawrence fostered her interest in environmental justice through social science research. Her recent Fulbright Award will allow her to study the effects of deforestation in Paraguay's Gran Chaco forest and pursue her passion for climate activism.

  5. The Saint Lawrence volleyball team gathers around foam letters that spell out "SLU" in front of the Student Center.

    First Person: Fostering Friendships With Teammates From Close to Home and Far Away

    Madi Amico '22

    Growing up in a small town, it wasn’t often that I came into contact with people outside of my town’s bubble. That’s how I felt for the first 18 years of my life­­ —trapped in a bubble with the same...

  6. Alumni sit across from current students at a long conference table in a corporate office. A student at the head of a table is asking a question.

    The Center for Career Excellence Launches Robust Summer Programming with a Virtual Twist

    St. Lawrence’s nationally-ranked Center for Career Excellence will use the summer preparing students and recent grads to navigate an evolving job market.

  7. Conor McDermott, wearing a mask, stands behind a table with drinks and snacks on it.

    Laurentians Inspire: Conor McDermott '12

    Conor McDermott '12 and his team at Kind Senior Care help seniors live independently and thrive. The pandemic has made their services even more essential.

  8. The sun sets behind the Chapel on the Saint Lawrence University campus.

    First Person: How to Say Goodbye to St. Lawrence? You Can't.

    Eavan O'Neill '20

    And I mean you really can’t. One of the best feelings in the world has to be driving back to Canton, New York, turning onto 23 Romoda Drive after a summer, winter, or spring break away from campus...

  9. A stack of bumper stickers with "Laurentian for Life" and the Saint Lawrence University skyline on them.

    Laurentians Always Help Laurentians, Just Ask

    St. Lawrence alumni are known for making meaningful connections over shared experiences and common places. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't changed that.

  10. Headshot of Julie DeGuardi.

    Global Activism with North Country Roots: Recent Alumna Awarded Fulbright to Teach in Ecuador

    For Julianne DeGuardi ’17, curiosity has fueled her ambitious exploration as a student and as a graduate. Now, she will be able to use her insatiable drive to learn, teach others, and make a difference as a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grant recipient.