News

  1. Barn Good Thrift Store Receives New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Grant

    Evelyn Laferriere

    May 24, 2024

  2. Photo of 3 female students holding a cardboard painted sign that reads "SLU Close the Loop" with a large recycle triangle around the words.

    ‘Shared Closet’ Concept Closes the Loop on Clothing Waste

    Bailee Underwood

    Close the Loop, a club dedicated to reducing textile waste on campus, started with Valeria Obregon Diaz ’24 and a couple of friends carrying some of their garments to the Student Center for a clothing swap. Two years later, it has more than 10 active members, manages the thrift store on campus, has hosted multiple clothing swaps, as well as sewing and mending workshops, and was named ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the student leadership awards ceremony.

  3. Public Health Celebrates Majors and Minors

    Recently, the Public Health Department celebrated its majors and minors with a luncheon followed by an award ceremony. Here the department recognized Outstanding Senior Scholar's in Public Health, and those who excelled in Service and Dedication to Public Health.

  4. 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.

  5. Dr. Smith Awarded

    Recently, Dr. Mary Jane Smith was awarded the Emily Eaton Hepburn Women's Award for Creative Leadership. This award recognizes outstanding women faculty, staff or students in the University community who have created learning opportunities through imaginative leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Smith!

  6. 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.

  7. Birds Eye View of Alumnni at Reunion Parade

    Reunion Weekend 2024 Video Recap

    Reunion Weekend 2024 one for the history books!

  8. Brown background with a scarlet stripe running horizontally. The words overlay this scarlet stripe saying "Saint Lawrence in the News" and below those words is the orricial Saint Lawrence university logo.

    St. Lawrence in the News - June 4, 2024

    This regular roundup features a selection of recent mentions of St. Lawrence University and its students, faculty, and staff in regional, national, and international media outlets.

  9. On the left, headshot of Keith B. Henry. On the right, headshot of Dan Brindisi.

    St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees Elects Two New Members

    The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome two new members for six-year terms. Daniel “Dan” L. Brindisi ’89, P’19 and Keith B. Henry ’84 were elected at the May meeting of the Board and both began their service on June 1.

  10. Miso Wilson with her CLS Classmates

    Two Selective Critical Language Scholarships Support Students’ Study of Arabic

    Bailee Underwood

    Miso Wilson ’24 and Elizabeth Wagar ’24 first studied abroad through St. Lawrence’s Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) during the Spring 2023 semester, when they enjoyed experiences living and learning in Jordan. As seniors they were each awarded the highly selective Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) through the U.S. Department of State, which provided support for them to participate in an immersive Arabic language program.