OUTCOMES
A Lawrence Education Goes Far
Lawrence graduates leave prepared to think boldly, adapt confidently, and make an impact in careers, graduate school, service, and creative work.
Prepared for What Comes Next
Lawrentians turn a liberal arts education into meaningful next steps. Within six months of graduation, 99% of graduates are employed or continuing their education, pursuing careers, graduate study, fellowships, service, creative work, and more. With support from the Career Center and Career Communities, students explore interests, build connections, and prepare for lives of purpose long before graduation.
Why Lawrence
A Top Choice For Good Reasons
99%
Employed or continuing education within six months of graduation
78
Watson Fellowships awarded to Lawrence students and alumni
#26
Rank on Forbes’ Grateful Graduates Index
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Derrell Acon ’10
Leading Change Through Opera
The arts leader, performer, and activist played a starring role in Long Beach Opera’s debut of The Central Park Five, a jazz-infused opera that gained national attention and would go on to win a 2020 Pulitzer Prize. The former Fulbright recipient is the associate artistic director for the opera and also serves as associate director and creative producer of Heartbeat Opera. He is the co-founder of Black Opera Alliance.
NEWS
Features and Highlights
Explore recent stories about Lawrentians making an impact through their careers, creative work, research, service, and communities.
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Internship gives Emma Moya ’25 a deep dive into life as a marine scientist
Read More: Internship gives Emma Moya ’25 a deep dive into life as a marine scientist(From left to right) Staff scientist Kathryn Holmes, Sarasota Bay listening manager; Emma Moya ’25, and staff researcher Cecilia Thompson.
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Student Miles McCue ’27 finds purpose, not perfection
Read More: Student Miles McCue ’27 finds purpose, not perfectionMiles McCue ’27, Lawrence University men’s ice hockey
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A ‘simple act’ changed Justin Wolf’s ’25 life forever
Read More: A ‘simple act’ changed Justin Wolf’s ’25 life foreverJustin and Ann take another selfie 10 years later (2025).
