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  1. Student working with local youth

    SLU PIC Alums Then and Now

    Oscar Castillo ’19 discovered a passion for community organizing while interning with North Country Children’s Museum a year before it opened its bright yellow doors. Today, Castillo is the executive...

  2. Brian Spitzmiller, wearing a dark green barn coat, stands smiling in a lush green yard. A large white house is in the background.

    Big Idea: Spitzmiller’s Light Shines Bright

    When Christopher Spitzmiller ’94 graduated from St. Lawrence with his degree in fine arts, the ceramicist knew he was destined to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and run his own business.

  3. Alexandria Nye sits at a table with young children as they work on a glow in the dark project while black lights shine on them. Everyone is illuminated in purple light.

    Learning While Serving

    For Alexandria Nye ’26, every day at the North Country Children’s Museum was a little bit different. Over the course of her St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLU PIC) internship last...

  4. An aerial view of the Saint Lawrence University campus on a sunny day. The campus buildings are surrounded by lush green grass.

    $1.4 Million Legacy Gift Strengthens University’s Long-Term Financial Health

    In a significant show of generosity,  an anonymous donor has pledged a legacy gift of $1.4 million to support St. Lawrence University’s unrestricted endowment.

  5. Cody Belden '25

    Belden '25 Presents Results of Fall Semester Research

    Senior research project results.

  6. Anna Farh stands on a stage, holding a microphone, and laughs alongside two other people as she accepts an award.

    Bringing Film Festival Success to the Classroom

    “Valley of Exile,” Anna Fahr’s first full-length narrative film, is currently making waves on the festival circuit, earning critical acclaim and awards. While navigating the demands of an international film release, Fahr also balances her role as a full-time assistant professor in the new Digital Media and Film program, where she brings her extensive industry experience to the classroom.

  7. Sonja Jensen leans on the wooden railing of a porch, smiling. A "GardenShare" sign is visible below, featuring the slogan "Healthy food. Healthy farms. Everybody eats." The background includes trees and power lines on a cloudy day.

    Connecting Communities, Driving Change

    It was a fortuitous connection made during her sophomore year that set Sonja Jensen '19, originally from Binghamton, New York, on her current path as an agent of change in St. Lawrence County (SLC) as...

  8. Franco Bari

    Franco Bari ’98, M’10 Nets New Leadership Role

    Franco Bari ’98, M’10 kicked off the season in a new leadership role as Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. After an extensive national search, Bari emerged as the top candidate, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the Saints Athletics community.

  9. An aerial view of the Saint Lawrence University riding center. The grass and surrounding trees are vibrant green.

    Generous Gift Spurs Riding Barn Upgrades

    The St. Lawrence Riding Program is poised for an exciting transformation, thanks to a $660,000 anonymous gift aimed at revitalizing the west side of the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Arena.

  10. A smiling instructor in a blue jacket shows a group of children a reflective metal sphere during a science demonstration. The children look on curiously, and their reflections are visible in the shiny surface of the sphere.

    How SLU PIC Empowers Students and Local Nonprofits to do Their Best Work

    What started with just five interns and a bold idea has grown into the powerhouse that is St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLU PIC). From sparking curiosity at the North Country Children’s Museum to transforming transportation access in the North Country, our students and alums are creating lasting impact.