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  1. Ronnie Olesker stands with her three kids at Disney. They are wearing Mickey Mouse ears and themed t-shirts. The park is lively, with many visitors in the background, and a brightly lit castle is visible in the distance. The atmosphere is festive and joyful.

    How Chat GPT Saved Our Disney Trip

    Planning a trip to Disney World is notoriously daunting, even for an accomplished Ph.D. like Ronnie Olesker, government professor and associate dean for Faculty Affairs. The labyrinth of options...

  2. President Morris stands on the left, smiling warmly, wearing a dark blazer and a patterned blouse. In the center is Sarah Johnson, wearing a floral-patterned jacket over a red top, with white hair styled loosely around her shoulders. On the right is Jennifer Curley Reichert, also smiling, wearing a patterned jacket over a black blouse. The three women are close together, appearing at a formal event, with a modern glass backdrop featuring geometric designs behind them. The atmosphere is professional yet frie

    Trustee Emerita Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 Honored with Laurentian Medal

    Over Commencement Weekend, Trustee Emerita Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 was honored with the Laurentian Medal in recognition of more than four decades of high-impact service to her alma mater as an actively engaged alumna, philanthropist, and trustee.  

  3. A young male athlete wearing a brown and red St. Lawrence University track uniform with the number 503, running on an indoor track with a determined expression. The background is blurred, highlighting his focus and motion.

    Speeding Past a 40-Year-Old Record

    Karen Morrissey Bedard '96

    For Nick Lyndaker '26, trailblazing runs in the family.

  4. Photo of multiple students smiling as they stand in the processional line at commencment 2024.

    St. Lawrence Celebrates First ‘Real’ Graduation for Class of 2024

    In a celebration of academic and extracurricular achievement, resilience, and community spirit, over 500 members of the St. Lawrence University Class of 2024 participated in the University’s Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19, in Newell Fieldhouse.

  5. Tyler Karasinksi, wearing red solar eclipse glasses, crosses his arms on top of a desk that is covered in eclipse memorabilia and model of the solar system.

    An Out-of-This-World Graduation Gift

    Bailee Underwood

    No one is more excited about the upcoming total solar eclipse than physics major Tyler Karasinski ’24.

  6. A person, wearing a scarlet jacket and eclipse sunglasses, sits on a giant Adirondack chair and smiles up at the sun.

    Everything You Need to Know About Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse

    With an astronomical moment like this, it's no surprise that there is a lot of information to keep track of. In this story, we share answers to your burning total solar eclipse questions like: When will the eclipse take place? Where can I get the best view? How can I safely view the total eclipse?

  7. Detailed graphic with the phases of a solar eclipse over a wooded and mountainous landscape. The tagline reads "Gateway to the path of totality. St. Lawrence University." In the foreground, the silhouettes of people looking up at the sky.

    Gateway to the Path of Totality

    We were already pretty sure that St. Lawrence holds a special place in the universe, but with a location that puts us right in the path of totality for the upcoming total solar eclipse, it's like we have approval from the cosmos. To help you prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime event, we've compiled the best stories, resources, and tips from the Laurentian community.

  8. Derrik Pitts sits on a chair inside of an observatory with wood walls. A very large telescope is in front of him.

    Laurentian Astronomer Inspires Us to Spend More Time Looking Up

    He is a highly regarded astronomer who appears regularly in the media as a science content expert for shows like PBS’ Nova and The Colbert Report. For more than two decades he has hosted award-winning...

  9. Aileen O'Donoghue and Jeffrey Miller wear brown Saint Lawrence University Gateway to the Path of Totality sweatshirts and stand in a physics lab.

    St. Lawrence Sets its Sights Higher for the Total Eclipse

    Kim Asch

    In case you don’t already share the opinion that our gorgeous North Country campus occupies a special place in the Universe, consider this: St. Lawrence University will be among the fortunate few locations in North America within the “path of totality” during the total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8, 2024.

  10. Dick and Karen Taggart.

    A Planned Gift That Celebrates Treasured Friendships

    Kim Asch

    How Dick ’83 and Karen Taggart ’83, P’15 plan to support the future of their beloved alma mater with a meaningful gift.