Lawrence University senior Safiya Grant, a biology major, finished in the money in The Pitch, an annual business startup competition for college students. Grant pitched her idea for Muse, an all-natural skin-care line of products.
Lawrence University senior Jonathan Bass and 2023 graduates Gunner Bauer, Miri Villerius, and Ayla Walther have been named 2024 Fulbright Scholars, a prestigious honor that provides funding to study or teach abroad.
Following graduation in June, Lawrence University biochemistry major Charlie Bunch is headed to International Space University in France to pursue a master’s program in space science and exploration.
Maddy Tevonian, a senior religious studies and art history double major, studied in India and Nepal. She is now preparing a capstone analyzing Buddhist art through the lens of religious studies.
Pawo Choyning Dorji ’06, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker, and James Gandre ’81, president of Manhattan School of Music, will be honored at Lawrence's 2024 Commencement. Dorji will speak at Commencement, Gandre at Baccalaureate Service.
Grace Weber, a physics major from Oshkosh, has used important microscopy research and a study abroad experience in Amsterdam to fuel her career plans for life after Lawrence. She is pursuing medical physics.
Led by Lawrence University senior Maddie Guest and a team of trivia masters, the 59th running of the Great Midwest Trivia Contest is set for Jan. 26-28. The 50-hour scavenger hunt of obscure information is steeped in tradition.
Anders Hanhan, a junior from St. Paul, Minnesota, has taken his passion for environmental issues into his work as Lawrence University Community Council (LUCC) president.
Jasper Kashou, a fourth-year student from Cedarburg, Wisconsin, has found success in both his composition and performance work at Lawrence. Both recently took center stage.
Junior Sela Dombrower used her growing Arabic skills to get the most out of her study abroad experience in Jordan. She studied in Amman for five months, writing blog posts of her experience.
Junior Bella “Bee” Goland, a biology major, has played a leading role in improvements in the Sustainable Lawrence University Garden, including development of the apiary.
Cindy Kaiser has melded her interests in flute performance, music education, and psychology during her time at Lawrence.
Luis Trejo ’24 has broadened his horizons since arriving on campus. He's now studying both saxophone performance and government.
Mallory Welsch ’24 always knew that she wanted to study viola performance, and after connecting with Lawrence’s viola professor through the viola teacher in her hometown, it became clear that Lawrence was the perfect place to do so.
Maddy Tevonian has always been passionate about mythology and religion and was pleasantly surprised when she found that she could pursue a degree in her areas of interests. That was just the start.
Like many first-years, Cristyn Oliver found her transition to college difficult amidst the pandemic. But the cross country and track standout has found her stride in athletics and in the classroom during her sophomore year at Lawrence.
Aparna Gajulapalli, a computer science major from Palo Alto, California, was drawn to Lawrence because of its strong STEM programs and the diversity in music classes.
Avery Greene '24 is collecting stories and histories about constellations in the night sky as part of a research project.
Madison Clark is pursuing a double major in creative writing and psychology with a focus on teaching.