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    St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees Elects A New Member 

    The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome a new member. Julie Black Hitch ’88 was elected to a six-year term and began her service this month. She has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to her alma mater, reflecting her deep ties to the Laurentian community.

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    St. Lawrence Ranked Among Best Colleges in America by U.S. News and World Report

    U.S. News and World Report released its annual “Best Colleges” rankings on Sept. 24 with St. Lawrence once again recognized among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges.

  3. A college campus in autumn with vibrant trees. A historic stone building with arched windows is shown, with a student walking along a path. A badge reads 'Wall Street Journal Best Colleges 2025.'

    St. Lawrence University Recognized in 2025 Wall Street Journal’s Best College Rankings

    St. Lawrence University is recognized among the nation's 500 top colleges in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges rankings. The University's exceptional commitment to the student experience, bolstered by strong feedback from undergraduates and young alumni, was a major contributor to the ranking.

  4. Diane White Husic.

    Meet the Trailblazing Leader of Our New Center for the Environment

    Diane White Husic, the inaugural Dick ’64 and Gail Stradling Executive Director of the Center for the Environment, is a seasoned environmental advocate, teacher, and researcher widely respected in her field. In November, Diane will share her expertise at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) as a board member of the Scientific Council of COP29 Presidency. In this story, she shares her background and what inspires her to do this impactful work.

  5. From left to right, Norah Kuduk and Amanda Gagne sit with Professor Ed Harcourt at a desk in a classroom setting with a laptop in front of them. The classroom has chairs and tables with computers in the background.

    St. Lawrence Lauded for Supportive Faculty and Stellar Science Facilities in The Princeton Review

    St. Lawrence University was named to The Princeton Review’s “Best 390 Colleges” list for 2025. 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.

  6. A group of diverse St. Lawrence graduates wearing black graduation caps and gowns stand in a line, smiling. The graduates include a woman with curly brown hair, a woman with blue hair, and a man with a beard. There are nternational flags in the background. The mood is celebratory and proud.

    St. Lawrence Climbs Even Higher in The Princeton Review Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, and Impact

    The Princeton Review named St. Lawrence to its list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, noting its high return on investment for students and recent grads.

  7. Headshot of Kim Hissong, with shoulder-length brown hair and wearing a black blazer over a patterned blouse.

    St. Lawrence University Names Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 as Vice President of University Advancement

    St. Lawrence has named Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 its Vice President for University Advancement, President Kathryn A. Morris announced on June 6.

  8. Tyler Karaskinski, dressed in full graduation regalia, stands next to a red telescope in front of a brick building. It's a cloudy day with some sun peeking through.

    Making Their Mark in the Universe: Meet the Class of 2024

    On Sunday, May 19, the Class of 2024 will collect their diplomas and walk across the Commencement stage toward their shining futures—but they've already had some practice handling star power. It just so happens that their graduation year aligns with one of the most spectacular events in St. Lawrence history.

  9. 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.

  10. 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...