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  1. St. Lawrence in the News – Feb. 8, 2021

    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.

  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. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Alex Petizian.

    Laurentians Inspire: Alex Petizian '10

    Alex Petizian ’10 has been making big saves his whole life—even now during a global crisis.

  7. Chris Wiles.

    Laurentians Inspire: Chris Wiles '12

    There’s a shortage of personal protective equipment for those on the front lines of the global COVID-19 pandemic, but Chris Wiles ’12 has created a solution that will help–and he has provided blueprints that have inspired countless others to do the same.

  8. Kirk and Anne Douglas.

    In Memory: Laurentian, Actor, Philanthropist Kirk Douglas ’39

    A devoted and proud Laurentian who was one of the most recognized names on the silver screen, Mr. Kirk Douglas ’39 died on February 5, 2020, at the age of 103.

  9. Board of Trustees Elects New Members

    St. Lawrence University’s Board of Trustees has elected Jeffrey Killeen ’75, Mark Klett ’74, Stephanie Birrell Luedke ’94, Kathleen Welch ’81, and Will Wilson ’88 as new term members. The trustees will serve for a period of six years beginning on June 1.

  10. St. Lawrence Board of Trustees Elects New Members

    St. Lawrence University’s Board of Trustees has elected Edward W. Keller ’86, Lisa Tarbox Luke ’82, Dr. Heather L. McCauley ’06, and Scott O’Connell ’87, P’16n, P’18 as new term members.