President’s Letters, Speeches, & Correspondence

Dear Lawrentians: As we settle into the spring term, I want to take a moment to welcome you back and to reflect on a month marked by both deep loss and meaningful moments of connection, creativity, and accomplishment. Spring is a season of renewal, and even as we carry what we have endured together, we …

Dear Lawrentians: As the winter term winds to a close, I continue to reflect on our institutional values.   Belonging. Integrity. Respect. Sustainability.   As I shared in my matriculation convocation address this past fall, these are more than simple words on a page or pithy epithets to describe our campus community. They are powerful commitments that shape how we live, how we learn, and how we care for another in the face of regional, national, …

Dear Lawrentians: Welcome back, and Happy New Year. I hope each of you found time over the break to rest, reconnect, and recharge. As we step into a new term together, I am reminded once again of the strength, compassion, and resilience that define our community. It is a joy to see campus come alive …

Dear Lawrentians: As we approach the end of the fall term, I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for each member of our Lawrence community. This has been a season marked by hard work, creativity, compassion, and collective strength. As we look ahead to the holiday break, I hope you’ll give …

Dear Lawrentians: It has been an extraordinary month of connection, celebration, and reflection at Lawrence. From Björklunden to the Fox Cities, our campus community has come together to honor our history, strengthen our bonds, and chart an exciting course for the future.    Earlier this month, I joined members of the Board of Trustees and …

Good afternoon, Lawrentians. It is such a joy to be here with you today for our annual Matriculation Convocation. Each year I am reminded of the privilege it is to serve this remarkable university and this vibrant community. Matriculation convocation is always one of my favorite moments of the year—a time when we gather together …

Dear Lawrentians: Welcome to a new academic year at Lawrence!  Before I share with you some important updates for the coming year, I want to take a moment to acknowledge a deep loss to our community. As many of you know, Professor Garth Bond passed away earlier this summer. Professor Bond joined the Lawrence community …

Good afternoon. I’m President Laurie Carter, and it is my great joy to welcome you to Lawrence University. Each fall, the arrival of a new class adds vibrancy to our campus. You bring new ideas, new talents, and new perspectives that will shape the Lawrence community for years to come. And so, before celebrating your …

Greetings to the Class of 2025 and to parents, family members, and friends. We gather here today to celebrate an incredible milestone in the lives of these graduates. Greetings also to our wonderful faculty and staff. This day is possible because of your talent, hard work, and dedication to our students. To our distinguished guests, …

Dear Lawrentians: As we approach the end of another remarkable academic year, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible energy, creativity, and kindness that have defined our community this spring, as well as reiterate our collective commitment to protecting our values through the work of the Federal Action Task Force, …