St. Lawrence University received an extraordinary gift from a loyal Laurentian couple with the purpose of endowing a permanent teaching position in the Department of Government. Michael Ranger ’80 and his wife, Virginia, have established the Michael W. Ranger ’80 and Virginia R. Ranger P’17 Professorship in Government.
Film legend and author Kirk Douglas ‘39 and his wife, Anne, will give $2 million to St. Lawrence University to further endow student scholarships and maintain operation of the residence hall named after Douglas. Through the Douglas Foundation, the couple has donated a total of $7 million to the University since 2012.
Now in its sixth year, St. Lawrence University announced the Fall 2015 Innovation Grant award recipients, which include health stations, reusable to-go boxes for Dana, a new Green Bikes repair stand, a Queer Peers program, a leadership summit for student athletes, a collection of Chinese books, and a new oven for Campus Kitchens.
The newly renovated Quad at St. Lawrence University was made possible by a generous gift from one of the University’s most exemplary benefactors, creating new entrances that will enhance the central green space on campus.