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  1. Sara Ashpole, sits on a picnic table outside and holds a jar of jam. She is speaking to a group of students gathered around picnic tables. There are fresh vegetables scatter through out the table.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Sara Ashpole

    Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Sara Ashpole is passionate about field-based learning, connecting students to real-world environmental challenges while inspiring critical thinking and meaningful action for a sustainable future. Her research expertise includes local collaborations with landowners to monitor frogs and salamanders and restore endangered amphibian habitats, as well as policy work through her leadership on national and international conservation committees.

  2. Erika Barthlemess, wearing a florescent orange vest, stands in front of a group of Saint Lawrence students and explains a research sample collection process. The group is outside in the woods.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Erika Barthelmess

    From hands-on field trips to guided meditation, Erika Barthelmess creates a learning environment that’s as dynamic and engaging as the natural world she studies.

  3. A group of students gathers in a circle outdoors, listening attentively to an instructor with a green backpack. The group is standing on a leaf-covered forest floor, holding notebooks and dressed for a field experience. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a warm, autumn atmosphere.

    St. Lawrence Partners with Duke for Fast-Track Environmental Master’s Program

    St. Lawrence University students aiming for careers in environmental management or forestry now have a unique opportunity to fast-track their education, thanks to a new partnership with Duke University’s prestigious Nicholas School of the Environment. Through a newly established 3:2 Cooperative College Program, high-achieving students can earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years.

  4. A group of Saint Lawrence students sit around a campfire as part of the First-Year program.

    St. Lawrence University Featured in The Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges

    St. Lawrence University has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, earning a place in The Princeton Review's 2025 edition of its Guide to Green Colleges.

  5. 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.

  6. Richard and Gail Stradling.

    $1.5 Million Gift Empowers Center for the Environment Leadership

    Richard “Dick” ’64 and Gail Stradling have created an endowment to permanently fund the new Center for the Environment’s executive director position with their generous $1.5 million gift. Introduced...

  7. A person in a graduation cap and gown stands at a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone. The individual, who appears to be a faculty member or guest speaker, has white hair and wears glasses. In the background, colorful flags representing various countries or institutions are slightly blurred, creating a vibrant backdrop for the scene. The speaker's expression is focused and engaging, emphasizing the importance of the occasion.

    Conservation Leader Urges Grads: ‘Don’t Get Overwhelmed, Get Involved’

    Kathleen Fitzgerald ’92, HD’24, a conservation leader with extensive experience in integrated large landscape conservation and development programs in Africa and North America, shared her insights on finding purpose and making a positive impact in life after receiving an honorary doctorate at Commencement. 

  8. President Morris stands on the left, smiling warmly, wearing a dark blazer and a patterned blouse. In the center is Sarah Johnson, wearing a floral-patterned jacket over a red top, with white hair styled loosely around her shoulders. On the right is Jennifer Curley Reichert, also smiling, wearing a patterned jacket over a black blouse. The three women are close together, appearing at a formal event, with a modern glass backdrop featuring geometric designs behind them. The atmosphere is professional yet frie

    Trustee Emerita Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 Honored with Laurentian Medal

    Over Commencement Weekend, Trustee Emerita Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 was honored with the Laurentian Medal in recognition of more than four decades of high-impact service to her alma mater as an actively engaged alumna, philanthropist, and trustee.  

  9. 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.

  10. 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.