See mentions of Lawrence University in local, regional, and national news outlets.

Winter 2024

WLUK-TV Fox11, March 7, 2024
President Laurie Carter talks at the groundbreaking about the academic spaces that will be supported by the new building in the 300 block of E. College Avenue.

The Post-Crescent, March 7, 2024
Coverage of groundbreaking for new building to house academic spaces for Lawrence and the nonprofit Trout Museum of Art.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, March 7, 2024
Coverage of groundbreaking for new building to house academic spaces for Lawrence and the nonprofit Trout Museum of Art.

WHBY Radio, March 7, 2024
President Laurie Carter speaks to the partnership with the Trout Museum of Art at the groundbreaking for the new building in the 300 block of E. College Avenue.

Spectrum News, March 4, 2024
Arnold Shober, professor of government, discusses the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin.

Green Bay Press Gazette, Feb. 22, 2024
English professor David McGlynn and the creative writing program get shout outs from Andrew Graff '09 in a story about his new novel, True North, set in Wisconsin's Northwoods.

WHBY Radio, Feb. 21, 2024
Senior Charlotte Ho and Friendship Family Program participants Paul and Jill Wilke join Focus Fox Valley host Hayley Tenpas to talk about the Lawrence program that helps international students transition to life in Appleton. The conversation picks up in the second hour of the show.

WLUK-TV Fox11, Feb. 20, 2024
Arnold Shober, professor of government, discusses the coming U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin between Sen. Tammy Baldwin and challenger Eric Hovde.

Shepherd Express, Feb. 20, 2024
Cory Nettles '92, chair of the Lawrence Board of Trustees, talks about his journey, from his education to his community leadership to his business successes.

Love Wisconsin, Feb. 20, 2024
The website features John Harmon '57, founder of Lawrence's jazz program and legendary musician and composer. He speaks of the influences of Lawrence on his storied career. 

Drug Discovery News, Feb. 15, 2024
Stefan Debbert, professor of chemistry, talks about research happening with schistosomiasis, a devastating parasitic infection.

The Post-Crescent, Feb. 15, 2024
Student Megan Eisenstein talks about fighting for women's rights amid renewed efforts to institute a state version of the federal Equal Rights Amendment.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, Feb. 12, 2024
Senior Charlotte Ho and host parents Paul and Jill Wilke talk about the value of the Friendship Family Program for international students.

The Post-Crescent, Feb. 8, 2024
Q&A with Estelí Gomez, voice professor, following her win at the 2024 Grammy Awards with the ensemble Roomful of Teeth.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Feb. 5, 2024
Estelí Gomez, voice professor in the Conservatory of Music, talks about the Roomful of Teeth album that won a Grammy Award.

Spectrum News, Feb. 5, 2024
Feature on Estelí Gomez, voice professor in the Conservatory of Music, winning a Grammy Award with Roomful of Teeth.

The Post-Crescent, Feb. 2, 2024
Esteli Gomez, voice professor in the Conservatory of Music, and her vocal ensemble, Roomful of Teeth, nominated for a Grammy Award.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Feb. 1, 2024
Lacy Frewerd, director of international student services, talks about growing the Friendship Family Program.

Wisconsin Public Radio, Jan. 31, 2024
Senior Maddie Guest joined the Central Time show to talk about the enduring appeal of the Great Midwest Trivia Contest.

WLUK-TV Fox11, Jan. 30, 2024
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about the political debate over Wisconsin's legislative maps.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Jan. 26, 2024
Senior Maddie Guest, head trivia master, and longtime players talk about the traditions and fun built into the Great Midwest Trivia Contest.

WLUK-TV Fox11, Jan. 26, 2024
Senior Maddie Guest, head trivia master, talks about the 59th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest

WLUK-TV Fox11, Jan. 25, 2024
Arnold Shober, professor of government, talks about how the presidential race in Wisconsin in shaping up.

Milwaukee Magazine, Jan. 25, 2024
Boynton Chapel at Bjorklunden gets a shout-out (and a photo) as a destination wedding venue

Colorado Springs Gazette, Jan. 21, 2024
Julia Dessart talks about working as an assistant hockey coach for both the women's and men's hockey teams at Lawrence.

The Post-Crescent, Jan. 16, 2024
Coverage of the 33rd Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Memorial Chapel.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Jan. 15, 2024
Coverage of the 33rd Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Memorial Chapel. Lissette Cruz-Jimenez, director of the Diversity and Intercultural Center, talks about building community. 

NBC26, Jan. 15, 2024
Coverage of the 33rd Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Memorial Chapel. Dr. Kenny Yarbrough, vice president for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Antiracism, and Support Services, talks about bringing the community together. 

WHBY, Jan. 12, 2024
Lissette Cruz-Jimenez, director of the Diversity and Intercultural Center, joins host Hayley Tenpas on Focus Fox Valley to talk about the 33rd Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, set for Memorial Chapel on MLK Day.

Fall 2023

Intermission Magazine, Dec. 28, 2023
Door County Shakespeare performances at Bjorklunden highlighted in Door County travel feature.

Madison365, Dec. 23, 2023
Dr. Brittany Bell, dean of students, is selected as one of 51 most influential Black leaders in Wisconsin.

American School & University, Dec. 14, 2023
Coverage of $10 million gift to support new academic spaces in building at 315 E. College Avenue.

The Post-Crescent, Dec. 13, 2023
Coverage of $10 million gift to support new academic spaces in building at 315 E. College Avenue.

Insight on Business, Dec. 13, 2023
Coverage of $10 million gift to support new academic spaces in building at 315 E. College Avenue.

NBC26, Dec. 12, 2023
President Laurie Carter talks about the innovative academic spaces being supported by a $10 million gift for the 315 E. College Avenue building.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, Dec. 7, 2023
Feature announces two new summer music programs introduced in the Conservatory of Music.

Spectrum News, Dec. 6, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about why immigration is a key issue for the GOP in the coming presidential election.

Insight on Business, Dec. 6, 2023
Lawrence University is part of ongoing development in downtown Appleton.

Spectrum News, Nov. 20, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, speaks on Congress' latest spending bill and its impact on Wisconsin's agriculture industry.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Nov. 9, 2023
Tom Mckenzie '95, director of Björklunden, talks about the Scandinavian traditions of Door County and the draw of Björklunden during the winter months.  

Top Globe News, Nov. 8, 2023
Marcia Bjornerud, Walter Schober Professor of Environmental Studies and professor of geosciences, is among the scientists featured in a story talking about future calamities of Earth millions of year in the future.

Peninsula Pulse, Nov. 8, 2023
Tom McKenzie '95, director of Björklunden, writes about Björklunden's contributions to the arts and culture of Door County.

Spectrum, Nov. 6, 2023
Elizabeth Becker, associate professor of psychology, is featured in a story about a study on how large conferences that require travel contribute to carbon emissions. She was the lead investigator on the study focused on the annual meeting of the Society of Neuroscience.

The Conversation, Oct. 26, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, wrote about the long history of parental rights in U.S. political debate

Wisconsin People & Ideas, Oct. 23, 2023
Marcia Bjornerud, Walter Schober Professor of Environmental Studies and professor of geosciences, is featured on the cover of the fall magazine of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. The cover story is "Language of the Land: Marcia Bjornerud teaches students to hear what the Earth is saying."

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Oct. 10, 2023
Coverage of Jonathan Greenwald, retired U.S. diplomat and former visiting Scarff professor, on his visit to Lawrence to deliver a Povolny Lecture on the U.S. stake in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

WHBY Radio, Oct. 9, 2023
Bailey Nez, a sophomore and president of LUNA (LU Native Alliance), joined Haley Tenpas on the daily Focus Fox Valley show to talk about Lawrence's Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration. Hear Bailey at the 55:00 mark.

WHBY Radio, Oct. 5, 2023
Ben Cominos brought his daily Outside the Box talk show to the Lawrence campus, broadcasting from the Warch Cinema. Phil Betz, vice president for enrollment management, and Arnold Shober, professor of government, were among his guests. Lawrence students joined the conversation as well. 

Wisconsin Public Radio, Sept. 27, 2023
Rosa Tapia, professor of Spanish, is a guest on The Morning Show, speaking about her work as the national leader of the AP Spanish exam.

Madison365, Sept. 25, 2023
Lissette Cruz-Jiménez, director of the Diversity and Intercultural Center, is named one of Wisconsin's 40 Most Influential Latino Leaders.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Sept. 19, 2023
Kristin Roach, assistant professor of music, featured after receiving The American Prize in Conducting for the 2022 Suor Angelica opera production.

Blueprint365, Sept. 19, 2023
Rosa Tapia, professor of Spanish, featured for her national leadership role with Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Sept. 5, 2023
Chris Clarke, vice president for student life, talks about greeting new students at the beginning of Welcome Week.

Summer 2023

Insight on Business, Aug. 31, 2023
Claudena Skran, Edwin & Ruth West Professor of Economics and Social Science and professor of government, talks about Lawrence's new business and entrepreneurship major in a story about colleges and universities investing in entrepreneur and innovation programming.

Wisconsin Public Radio, Aug. 29, 2023
Jesús Gregorio Smith, assistant professor of ethnic studies, is featured in the Home is Here series, which amplifies the voices of "Black, Asian, Native American and Latinx residents who call northeastern Wisconsin home." He talks about fighting hate with love.

Los Angeles Review of Books, Aug. 27, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, joins his co-authors of Republican Populist, in a commentary about Spiro Agnew and his lasting legacy.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Aug. 18, 2023
President Laurie Carter talks about the partnership with the Trout Museum of Art and the plans for a four-story building in the 300 block of E. College Avenue.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, Aug. 4, 2023
Leila Ramagopal Pertl '87, music education instructor and curator of the Music Education Team at Mile of Music, talks about the joy found at the annual festival.

WLUK-TV Fox11, Aug. 3, 2023
Marking 10 years of music education workshops as part of Mile of Music in downtown Appleton

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Aug. 3, 2023
Derek Diehl, director of campus safety, delivers donated mattresses to the nonprofit Pillars Inc. in Appleton.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, Aug. 3, 2023
Gently used residence hall mattresses donated to the nonprofit Pillars Inc. in Appleton.

WLUK-TV Fox11, Aug. 1, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, discusses what to expect from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

The Post-Crescent, July 31, 2023
Megan Pickett, associate professor of physics, talks about former Milwaukee-Downer physics professor Elda Anderson and her role with the Manhattan Project.

University of New Mexico Newsroom, July 31, 2023
The "Otaechiah (Crane)” sculpture on the Lawrence campus earned architect Chris Cornelius a prestigious award from The Architect’s Newspaper.

Livability, July 26, 2023
Claudena Skran and Brian Pertl talk about the introduction of Lawrence's new business and entrepreneurship major.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, July 20, 2023
Sydney Closson, a geoscience and music double-degree student, talks about receiving a highly competitive NASA-funded scholarship to continue her studies.

KVVU-TV Las Vegas, June 29, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about concerns with a proposal to build an MLB ballpark in Las Vegas.

San Francisco Chronicle, June 23
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about Major League Baseball in Las Vegas.

Spring 2023

WLUK-TV Fox11, June 6, 2023
President Laurie Carter talks about Lawrence's plans lease student housing space in the Fox Commons redevelopment project in downtown Appleton.

The Post-Crescent, June 5, 2023
Coverage of the announcement of Lawrence being one of the anchor tenants in the Fox Commons redevelopment project in downtown Appleton

WFRV-TV Channel 5, June 5, 2023
Coverage of Terra Winston-Sage being named the new Julie Esch Hurvis Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life.

Fox Cities Magazine, May 31, 2023
Brigetta Miller, associate professor of music and advisor to LUNA, talks about the work and influence of the Lawrence University Native Alliance student organization.

Renew Wisconsin, May 31, 2023
Coverage of the solar installation at Björklunden.

The Capital Times, May 13, 2023
Review of Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra concert in Madison includes performance by Lawrence piano professor Michael Mizrahi that drew a standing ovation.

NBC News, May 11, 2023
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about the growth of No Mow May.

Green Bay Press-Gazette, May 10, 2023
Tom McKenzie, director of Björklunden, talks about the Net-Zero Initiative in advance of a celebration of the new solar array

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 10, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, writes an op-ed that explores parallels of the legal woes of Donald Trump and those of Wisconsin's own Joe McCarthy

WLUK-TV Fox11, May 4, 2023
Coverage of Lawrence Conservatory of Music jazz ensembles winning two DownBeat Awards.

DownBeat magazine, May 4, 2023
Conservatory of Music's jazz program celebrated with two awards in the magazine's annual Student Music Awards. José Encarnación, director of jazz studies, talks about the growth of Latin jazz on page 108.

The Post-Crescent, May 1, 2023
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about the benefits to pollinators of No Mow May as it's embraced by a growing number of communities

NBC26, April 30, 2023
Conservatory students and José Encarnación, director of jazz studies, talk about performing jazz at Neenah Public Library on International Jazz Day.

Spectrum News, April 28, 2023
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, interviewed on the growing support for No Mow May

WLUK-TV Fox11, April 21, 2023
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, and Anders Hanhan, student president of LUCC, talk about Lawrence's sustainability efforts as students work in the Sustainable Lawrence University Gardens (SLUG) as part of an Earth Week event.

EdTech Review, April 20, 2023
Marcia Bjornerud's latest book, Geopedia: A Brief Compendium of Geologic Curiosities, is featured in the column, Top Science Books to Start Your Year With.

Spectrum News, April 18, 2023
Brian Pertl, dean of the Conservatory, featured in story about Martha McDonnell '14 and how Lawrence kick-started a music career that melds her passion for classical music and fiddle playing.

The Advance-Titan, April 14, 2023
Jesús Smith, assistant professor of ethnic studies, talks about the messages in “B(ART)”, a Simpsons-themed exhibit at the Trout Museum of Art.

The Post-Crescent, April 11, 2023
Arnold Shober, professor of government, discusses the significance of a voter shift in Brown, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties as seen in the spring election

Washington Post, April 10, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, joins two co-authors in writing on former Vice President Spiro Agnew's legal issues being a precedent to the Donald Trump indictment.

WBAY-TV, April 5, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about what comes next following Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court election

WLUK-TV Fox11, April 2, 2023
Lori Hilt, professor of psychology, speaks to trends in youth mental health and the research being done in her CARE Lab.

The Post-Crescent, March 30, 2023
Beth Haines, professor of psychology, talks about the Kindness Curriculum and other tips for teaching 4K students.

WLUK-TV Fox11, March 29, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, provides insight on ballot referendums in the spring election.

Winter 2023

NPR, March 21, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, is featured on Academic Minute speaking on the parallels between Donald Trump's response to his 2020 defeat and that of Theodore Roosevelt in 1912.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 21, 2023
Helen Boyd Kramer, affinity group coordinator and instructor of First-Year Studies, talks about the impact of Kathy Flores on LGBTQ+ activism in Wisconsin.

HumanEngineers.com, March 9, 2023
Megan Pickett, associate professor of physics, featured with her TEDx talk, The faithful beauty of the stars: saving our celestial heritage.

Spectrum News, Feb. 28, 2023
Jake Frederick, professor of history, talks about the class he teaches on natural disasters and what we should learn from them

NBC26, Feb. 20, 2023
Garrett Singer, special assistant to the president, discusses the A Better Chance program, which is housed on Lawrence property.

WLUK-TV Fox11, Feb. 20, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about the potential impact of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Blueprint365, Feb. 17, 2023
Faculty members Claudena Skran, Adam Galambos, and Sigma Colon talk about the launch of Lawrence's business and entrepreneurship major and its focus on a liberal arts approach.

The Post-Crescent, Feb. 17, 2023
Announcement of Lawrence adding men's and women's lacrosse programs

WLUK-TV Fox11, Feb. 16, 2023
Jason Imperati, director of athletics, talks about the addition of men's and women's lacrosse.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Feb. 16, 2023
Report on announcement of Lawrence adding men's and women's lacrosse

NBC26, Feb. 16, 2023
Arnold Shober, professor of government, discusses the race for Outagamie County executive.

Opera News, Feb. 10. 2023
Voice professor John Holiday reacts to being featured in Opera News.

Fox32 Chicago, Feb. 10, 2023
Contance Kassor, associate professor of religious studies, talks about the benefits of the Doing Nothing course and why other schools, hospitals, and institutions are taking notice

The Conversation, Jan. 30, 2023
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, writes about civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and why his legacy runs deep

WBAY-TV, Jan. 28, 2023
Lawrence students talk about the appeal of the Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Madison365, Jan. 17, 2023
Coverage of the MLK ceremony at the State Capitol rotunda, which included a speech from President Laurie A. Carter.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Jan. 16, 2023
Lawrence students take part in community outreach as part of the MLK Day of service.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Jan. 16, 2023
Lawrence students talk about why doing community service work on MLK Day is so important.

NBC26, Jan. 16, 2023
Lawrence students participate in outreach activities as part of a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Post-Crescent, Jan. 16, 2023
Coverage of the 32nd Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration, organized by Lawrence and community partners.

NBC26, Jan. 16, 2023
Garrett Singer, special assistant to the president, and Jesus Smith, assistant professor of ethnic studies, talk about plans at Lawrence for an expanded MLK Day celebration.

WHBY Radio, Jan. 12, 2023
Lissette Cruz-Jimenez, director of the Diversity and Intercultural Center, joins Focus Fox Valley to talk about the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration.

The Post-Crescent, Jan. 10, 2023
Preview of Lawrence's activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including the annual community celebration.

Fall 2022

Door County Pulse, Dec. 28, 2022
Tom McKenzie, director of Bjorklunden, joins a podcast to talk about the Door County retreat.

Madison365, Dec. 24, 2022
President Laurie A. Carter featured on annual list of Wisconsin's most influential Black leaders.

The Conversation, Dec. 21, 2022
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, writes about Teddy Roosevelt's failed Bull Moose campaign and how that may provide insight on today's GOP.

Fox6 Milwaukee, Dec. 14, 2022
Feature on the value of the Doing Nothing course introduced by Constance Kassor, associate professor of religious studies

NBC4 Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 8, 2022
Arnold Shober, professor of government, talks about political efforts in Ohio to overhaul oversight of public education.

The Business News, Dec. 5, 2022
Economics professor Adam Galambos and government professor Claudena Skran talk about the new business and entrepreneurship major that will debut in fall 2023.

CNN, Dec. 4, 2022
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about the parallels between Theodore Roosevelt seeking a return to the presidency in 1912 and the 2024 path for Donald Trump.

Spectrum News Wisconsin, Nov. 23, 2022
Brian Pertl, dean of the Conservatory, and former students talk about the value of the Entrepreneurial Musician course that was launched 10 years ago.

The New Yorker, Nov. 21, 2022
Marcia Bjornerud, Walter Schober Professor of Environmental Studies and professor of geosciences, is quoted in The New Yorker's A to Z guide to climate change.

The Post-Crescent, Nov. 17, 2022
Arnold Shober, professor of government, talks about the top-of-the-ticket voter swings in Wisconsin in the midterm elections.

Wisconsin Public Radio, Nov. 14, 2022
Constance Kassor, associate professor of religious studies, was interviewed on Central Time about the mindfulness aspect of the Doing Nothing course.

Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 14, 2022
Constance Kassor, associate professor of religious studies, talks about setting deadlines for students and what she learned when she adjusted expectations.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Nov. 9, 2022
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about what we learned about Wisconsin voters in the midterm elections.

Spectrum News Wisconsin, Nov. 9, 2022
Student Eliza Peetz talks about efforts to get out the student vote for the midterm elections.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, Nov. 7, 2022
Arnold Shober, professor of government, talks about the role of the courts in close elections.

Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 27, 2022
Constance Kassor, associate professor of religious studies, talks about how getting students to slow down can lead to deeper thinking.

Cosmos, Oct. 27, 2022
Marcia Bjornerud talks about geologic thinking and the need for geologic storytelling.

Spectrum News, Oct. 24, 2022
Constance Kassor, associate professor of religious studies, and student Madeleine Meade discuss the important messages in the Doing Nothing course

The Post-Crescent, Oct, 18, 2022
Constance Kassor, associate professor of religious studies, talks about the Doing Nothing course teaching students to slow down, be mindful

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Oct. 13, 2022
Preview of Latin American and Spanish Film Festival, running Oct. 13-16.

The Post-Crescent, Oct. 7, 2022
Preview of Kaleidoscope concert at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

TIME magazine, Oct. 5, 2022
Constance Kassor, associate professor of religious studies, talks about the appeal of the newly introduced Doing Nothing course.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Sept. 28, 2022
President Laurie Carter talks about the investment in the Lawrence Advantage.

WHBY Radio, Sept. 27, 2022
President Laurie Carter joins Your News Now host Jonathan Krause to talk about the Lawrence Advantage.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Sept. 27, 2022
Economics professor David Gerard talks about rising inflation and its impact on small businesses.

WLUK-TV Fox11, Sept. 26, 2022
President Laurie Carter talks about the launch of the Lawrence Advantage for students from Wisconsin and Illinois.

The Post-Crescent, Sept. 7, 2022
Story and photos as Lawrence launches new tradition with ribbon-cutting of the Lawrence Arch.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Sept. 6, 2022
President Laurie Carter talks about the significance of the newly unveiled Lawrence Arch in advance of the President's Welcome

WBAY-TV, Channel 2, Sept. 6, 2022
President Laurie Carter talks about the Lawrence Arch and the beginning of a new tradition in advance of the President's Welcome.

WLUK-TV, Channel 5, Sept. 6, 2022
President Laurie Carter talks about new traditions that come with the new Lawrence Arch.

Summer 2022

History Today, Aug. 25, 2022
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, writes on the legacy of Bayard Rustin, African American civil rights leader, pacifist, socialist, and gay rights activist.

Women You Should Know, Aug. 25, 2022
Marcia Bjornerud, Walter Schober Professor of Environmental Studies and professor of geosciences, is featured in a story about her journey into the sciences and the study of rocks

Wisconsin Public Radio, Aug. 18, 2022
President Laurie Carter talks about the value of a liberal arts education and other higher education topics as a guest on WPR's Morning Show.

Green Bay Press Gazette, Aug. 11, 2022
Bart De Stasio, Dennis and Charlot Nelson Singleton Professor of Biological Sciences and professor of biology, talks about how and why the bay of Green Bay has been afflicted with recurring "dead zones," areas of the water where oxygen levels get too low to support aquatic life.

Insight magazine, Aug. 1, 2022
President Laurie Carter featured in a cover story as she talks about the value of a liberal arts education and what drew her to Lawrence.

WLUK-TV Fox11, Aug. 1, 2022
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about the coming U.S. Senate primary in Wisconsin and how it sets up the mid-terms in November.

Classical Singer magazine, July 27, 2022
Voice professor John Holiday featured in a cover story about his life as a performer on stage and on screen.

Forbes, July 19, 2022
Lawrence University included among 20 Best Buy Colleges by Fiske Guide to Colleges 2023.

Midwest Communications, July 11, 2022
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, helps sort out the particulars of the primary elections in Wisconsin.

Door County Pulse, July 7, 2022
Bart De Stasio, Singleton Professor of Biological Sciences and professor of biology, discusses climate change and its impact on Door County.

Midwest Communications, July 7, 2022
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, provides analysis of the Republican primary campaign for Wisconsin governor.

The Post-Crescent, July 5, 2022
Hillary Caruthers, assistant professor of economics, talks about the value of local Buy Nothing community groups.

NBC 26, June 27, 2022
David Gerard, associate professor of economics, talks about the impact of high gas prices on spending decisions.

The Post-Crescent, June 12, 2022
Marvel actor Anthony Mackie, Lawrence's 2022 Commencement speaker, challenges graduates to write their own story.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, June 12, 2022
Coverage of Lawrence's 2022 Commencement, with Anthony Mackie as Commencement speaker.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, June 13, 2022
David Gerard, associate professor of economics, talks about inflation and other economic conditions.

Spring 2022

Chicago Tribune, May 26, 2022
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about the benefits of No Mow May as it spreads to more communities.

Spectrum News, May 24, 2022
Peter Peregrine, professor of anthropology, talks about the work he and his students did in locating unmarked graves at the site of the Outagamie County Cemetery.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, May 20, 2022
Dean of Admissions Robyn Bowers talks about the outlook for fall admissions and opportunities for late applicants to still find a place in the incoming class.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, May 18, 2022
Feature on Lawrence baseball team as it aims to keep historic season going in NCAA tournament.

Madison 365, May 17, 2022
Coverage of inauguration of President Laurie A. Carter

WLUK-TV Fox 11, May 14, 2022
Coverage of Lawrence baseball winning the Midwest Conference Tournament.

The Post-Crescent, May 14, 2022
President Laurie A. Carter is inaugurated as the university's 17th president since its founding in 1847.

The Post-Crescent, May 12, 2022
Feature on ties between Lawrence and the City of Appleton in advance of weekend celebration of President Carter's inauguration and the 175th anniversary-inspired community picnic.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, May 3, 2022
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about the U.S. Supreme Court leak of a draft of a possible ruling on Roe v Wade.

National Public Radio, May 2, 2022
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about No Mow May as the pollinator advocacy movement that began here gains national attention.

Fox Cities Magazine, May 1, 2022
Lawrence University featured for the 175th anniversary of its founding.

Sierra magazine, April 28, 2022
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, featured in story about the No-Mow May movement.

The Post-Crescent, April 28, 2022
Anthony Mackie named 2022 Commencement speaker at Lawrence.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, April 26, 2022
Anthony Mackie announced as Lawrence's 2022 Commencement speaker.

Spectrum News 1, April 19, 2022
Lori Hilt, associate professor of psychology, and one of her students talk about the mindfulness study to assist adolescents dealing with rumination.

The Post-Crescent, April 19, 2022
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about running for and winning a seat on Appleton's Common Council in a story about more candidates of color seeking local elected office. 

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 18, 2022
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about how No Mow May and related bee conservation is spreading across Wisconsin and beyond

The Post-Crescent, April 11, 2022
Lori Hilt, associate professor of psychology, talks about the results of her three-year study of a mindfulness app for adolescents dealing with rumination.

The Post-Crescent, April 5, 2022
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, is elected to the Appleton Common Council

WFRV-TV Channel 5, April 4, 2022
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about the growing No Mow May movement

Steady, March 30, 2022
Journalist Dan Rather writes in his weekly newsletter about the No Mow May efforts of Lawrence professors Israel Del Toro and Relena Ribbons.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, March 29, 2022
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about the growing interest in the No Mow May initiative tied to his research on pollinators.

New York Times, March 28, 2022
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, and Relena Ribbons, assistant professor of geosciences, featured in story about Appleton's No Mow May movement to assist pollinators.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, March 22, 2022
Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, talks about the process of a U.S. Supreme Court confirmation.

Inside Higher Ed, March 21, 2022
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment, talks about the shift in how students are approaching their school searches

Winter 2022

KCUR/NPR in Kansas City, March 14, 2022
Arnold Shober, professor of government, talks about why school board leadership matters.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, March 14, 2022
Story on Lawrence moving to a mask-friendly option on March 17.

Madison 365, March 14, 2022
Brigetta Miller, associate professor of music, named one of 39 most influential Native American leaders in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 11, 2022
Lori Hilt, associate professor of psychology, talks on The Morning Show about her three-year study into adolescent rumination and the use of mindfulness apps.

University Business, March 11, 2022
Jason Brozek, Stephen Edward Scarff Professor of International Affairs and associate professor of government, writes about how higher education should approach the metaverse.  

WLUK-TV Fox 11, March 6, 2022
Claudena Skran, Edwin & Ruth West Professor of Economics and Social Science and professor of government, talks about the process of assisting Ukrainian refugees.

Green Bay Press-Gazette, March 1, 2022
Jesus Smith, assistant professor of ethnic studies, talks about the complexities of the census identifying multiracial residents.

The Post-Crescent, Feb. 25, 2022
Horacio Contreras, associate professor of music (cello), and Natali Herrera-Pacheco, Lawrence/Sphinx research and intern coordinator and director of research for SOLA, talk about their work to raise awareness of Latin American composers in classical music.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Feb. 24, 2022
President Laurie Carter talks about her professional journey, which led her to Lawrence.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, Feb. 24, 2022
David Gerard, John R. Kimberly Distinguished Professor of the American Economic System and associate professor of economics, talks about worldwide economic impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Feb. 24, 2022
Claudena Skran, Edwin & Ruth West Professor of Economics and Social Science and professor of government, talks about the developing refugee situation in Ukraine.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Feb. 24, 2022
Jesus Smith, assistant professor of ethnic studies, and his students talk about having important conversations about race in class

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Feb. 13, 2022
Jerald Podair, emeritus history professor, speaks about the influx of candidates for school board races

WUWM public radio, Feb. 4, 2022
Archivist Lina Rosenberg Foley discusses the December 1941 performance of Marian Anderson in Memorial Chapel.

NBC26, Feb. 4, 2022
Matty Wegehaupt, instructor of East Asian Studies, talks about issues related to China hosting the Winter Olympics.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Feb. 3, 2022
Grace Subat, sustainability and special projects fellow, talks about the installation of the EV charging station on campus.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Feb. 2, 2022
Feature on Kenya Earl, who recently set the women's basketball career scoring record at Lawrence.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, Jan. 28, 2022
Preview of the 57th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Jan. 30, 2022
The Great Midwest Trivia contest, led by head master Riley Newton, heads to the finish line.

Wisconsin Public Radio, Jan. 19, 2022
Horacio Contreras and Natali Herrera Pacheco discuss their work with SOLA on WPR's Central Time show.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Jan. 18, 2022
A column on the virtual 175th birthday recital presented by the Conservatory on Founders Day.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Jan. 17, 2022
Lawrence's day of service on MLK Day featured in TV report.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, Jan. 17, 2022
Coverage of the virtual Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, sponsored in part by Lawrence and co-chaired by Brittany Bell, associate dean for diversity, engagement and student leadership.

The Post-Crescent, Jan. 12, 2022
Brittany Bell, associate dean for diversity, engagement and student leadership, speaks on infusing inspiration and empowerment into this year's Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Spectrum News 1, Jan. 8, 2022
Lawrence among Wisconsin schools making adjustments to keep community safe during spread of omicron variant in ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Fall 2021

PBS Wisconsin, Nov. 2, 2021
Mark Dupere, assistant professor of music, talks about serving as the conductor of the 2021 State Honors Orchestra and what music education has been like during the pandemic.

Spectrum News 1, Nov. 2, 2021
Stephanie Burdick-Shepherd, associate professor of education, and student Georgia Greenberg talk about the need to keep bringing talented teachers into the teaching profession.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, Nov. 1, 2021
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, and student Maggie McGlenn talk about the pollinator research being done at Lawrence courtesy of a nearly $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.

Physics Magazine, Oct. 28, 2021
Allison Fleshman, associate professor of chemistry, talks with the American Physical Society (APS) about her love of textbooks and how that has helped inform her teaching.

Door County Pulse, Oct. 19, 2021
Karin Kopischke, instructor of theatre arts and costume shop supervisor, talks tips for designing Halloween costumes.

Appleton Monthly, Oct. 12, 2021
President Laurie A. Carter talks about her arrival at Lawrence and the expectation that Lawrence graduates will be "difference makers" in the world.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Oct. 11, 2021
Coverage of the sixth annual Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration at Lawrence, including the dedication of the Otāēciah sculpture.

The Post-Crescent, Oct. 11, 2021
Jesus Smith, assistant professor of ethnic studies, shares his journey as part of a National Coming Out Day! feature shared across Gannett's Wisconsin markets.

Arts Engines, Oct. 3, 2021
President Laurie A. Carter talks with Arts Engines host Aaron Dworkin about leadership, change, and power of the arts

Discover, Sept. 30, 2021
Jake Frederick, professor of history, talks about our resiliency through history when confronted with epic disasters.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Sept. 27, 2021
Associate Professor of Music John Holiday appears on Channel 5's morning show to talk about his new single that is now streaming

Summer 2021

University Business, Sept. 9, 2021
Former Lawrence President Mark Burstein writes in an op-ed that higher education needs more efficient pathways to college for students from low-income families.

The Post-Crescent, Sept. 8, 2021
Casey Korn is introduced as the new men's basketball coach at Lawrence University.

The Post-Crescent, Sept. 7, 2021
Jason Brozek, Stephen Edward Scarff Professor of International Affairs and Associate Professor of Government, works with local leaders in an effort to improve bicycle safety along a stretch of State 96 between Appleton and Little Chute.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, August 30, 2021
Jerald Podair, emeritus history professor, talks about why some veterans are drawing comparisons between the fall of Saigon and recent events in Kabul, Afghanistan.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, August 24, 2021
Garrett Singer, director of the Center for Community Engagement and Social Change, and Molly Ruffing '22, the Equal Access to Education coordinator in the CCE, appeared on the Fox 11 morning show to talk about Lawrence students volunteering to assist students in the Appleton Area School District.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, August 12, 2021
President Laurie Carter speaks on her transition to Lawrence, the importance of a liberal arts education and working through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Post-Crescent, July 29, 2021
Lawrence President Laurie A. Carter and her journey in higher education leadership featured in series about difference-makers in Wisconsin.

Rolling Stone, July 23, 2021
Jesus Smith, assistant professor of ethnic studies, talks about the online discussion surrounding celebrities being called out for "queerbaiting."

WFRV-TV Channel 5, July 23, 2021
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about the discovery of a rare bees in Appleton

WHBY Radio, July 14, 2021
Leah McSorely, associate dean of students for international student services, talks with radio host Haley Tenpas about the Friendship Family Program that connects community residents with Lawrence's international students. The conversation begins shortly after the 31-minute mark.

The Post-Crescent, June 29, 2021
President Mark Burstein is featured as he ends his eight-year tenure leading Lawrence.

Spring 2021

Forbes, June 15, 2021
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communications, joins other admissions leaders in talking about ways to harness the power of incentives, including targeted scholarships.

Cosmos, June 3, 2021
Marcia Bjornerud, the Walter Schober Professor of Environmental Studies and professor of geology, on coming to grips with the vastness of geologic timescales.

Simplemost, June 2, 2021
Lawrence's Great Midwest Trivia Contest featured in robust list of college traditions.

WHBY Radio, June 1, 2021
President Mark Burstein joins Focus Fox Valley host Haley Tenpas for a conversation about his time at Lawrence. It begins at about the 21-minute mark of the June 1 show.

WISN-ABC Milwaukee, May 23, 2021
Christyn Abaray, assistant to the president, appearing on the weekly UPFRONT show, explains Lawrence's decision to require the COVID-19 vaccine for students.

Hechinger Report and Washington Post, May 22, 2021
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communications, speaks about the declining birthrate and its impact on college admissions.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 18, 2021
Christyn Abaray, assistant to the president, speaks about Lawrence requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students living on campus beginning this summer.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, May 9, 2021
Christyn Abaray, assistant to the president, talks about the decision to require students living on campus to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

The Post-Crescent, May 7, 2021
Helen Boyd Kramer, lecturer in gender studies, speaks about the importance of Appleton supporting the tenets of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), including the trans community.

Spectrum News 1, May 1, 2021
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about No Mow May efforts that have grown well beyond Appleton.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, April 29, 2020
Molly Ruffing '22 is featured for her work in creating the First of Many program, a collaboration with Kaukauna High School to help ease the path for first-generation college students.

Spectrum News 1, April 26, 2021
Feature on the new Lawrence University Mariachi Ensemble and the student, Jando Valdez '24, who has led the way.

WHBY, April 5, 2021
Kimberly Barrett, vice president for diversity and inclusion and associate dean of the faculty, joins Focus Fox Valley host Hayley Tenpas to talk about Upstander Training, including an upcoming session being hosted by Lawrence.

Insight magazine, March 30, 2021
Kimberly Barrett, vice president for diversity and inclusion and associate dean of the faculty, talks about her D&I work on and off campus

Insider Higher Ed, March 29, 2021
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communications, speaks on admissions waiting lists and how they'll be affected by the pandemic.

Winter 2021

The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 13, 2021
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communications, speaks to changes Lawrence has made to financial aid applications because of concerns with the CSS Profile.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, March 11, 2021
David Gerard, the John R. Kimberly Distinguished Professor of the American Economic System and associate professor of economics, talks about the latest Wisconsin jobless numbers and what it might mean for the economy going forward.

The Post-Crescent, March 8, 2021
Q&A with Laurie A. Carter following announcement that she would become Lawrence's 17th president.

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 8, 2021
Incoming President Laurie A. Carter talks about her interest in joining Lawrence and why it's a good fit.

Madison365, March 5, 2021
Interview with Laurie A. Carter following announcement that she would be Lawrence's new president.

The Post-Crescent, March 4, 2021
Coverage of the announcement of Laurie A. Carter as Lawrence's 17th president.

WHBY Radio, March 1, 2021
President Mark Burstein is the opening guest on Focus Fox Valley with host Haley Tenpas, talking about investments in the Be the Light! Campaign and how they will benefit Lawrence students for generations to come.

Insider Higher Ed, March 1, 2021
President Mark Burstein talks about the ongoing challenge to reach full-need status.

Inside Higher Ed, March 2, 2021
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communications, speaks on changing admissions deadlines due to the pandemic.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, February 26, 2021
President Mark Burstein talks about success of the Be the Light! Campaign and the many ways it benefits students today and in the future.

The Post-Crescent, February 25, 2021
Story, including interview with President Mark Burstein, following Lawrence's announcement that the Be the Light! Campaign closed at $232.6 million.

Spectrum News 1, February 23, 2021
Allison Fleshman, associate professor of chemistry, is featured in story and video about her family's Appleton microbrewery and how it incorporates science and learning for Lawrence students.

WFRV-TV, Channel 5, January 30, 2021
The annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest, run by Lawrence students, carries on for its 56th year despite obstacles posed by the pandemic.

WFRV-TV, Channel 5, January 20, 2021
David Gerard, the John R. Kimberly Distinguished Professor of the American Economic System and associate professor of economics, and Hillary Caruthers, assistant professor of economics, talk about the possibilities of raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

NBC26, January 14, 2021
Lawrence professors Beth De Stasio, Gustavo Fares, and Rosa Tapia are interviewed for their work with AP Daily, the College Board's video project to support high school Advanced Placement students during the pandemic.

Inside Higher Ed, January 14, 2021
Brian Pertl, dean of the Conservatory of Music, co-authors a column on the joys of hiring "mischief makers" in faculty and leadership positions.

The Post-Crescent, January 8, 2021
Arnold Shober, professor of government, discusses what it's going to take to repair confidence in our politics and government following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

NBC26, January 7, 2021
Arnold Shober, professor of government, talks about healing the fractured politics in the United States.

WLUK-TV Fox11, January 7, 2021
Jerald Podair, Robert S. French Professor of American Studies and professor of history, talks about class discussions in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The Post-Crescent, January 7, 2021
Voice professor John Holiday reflects on his time on NBC's The Voice, what comes next, and his enduring love for Lawrence.

Media Inquiries

Media should contact Director of Public Information Ed Berthiaume at ed.c.berthiaume@lawrence.edu to schedule interviews with Lawrence faculty, staff, or students on campus.  

Fall 2020

Forbes, December 10, 2020
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communications, speaks on concerns about the pandemic's lasting impact on first-generation and low-income students when it comes to college admissions.

USA TODAY, December 10, 2020
Lawrence's web site praised for how it sets the tone for keeping the spread of COVID-19 on campus in check.

Los Angeles Times, November 30, 2020
Voice professor John Holiday, competing on NBC's The Voice, is featured in the Los Angeles Times.

Wall Street Journal, November 27, 2020
De Andre King '20 is showcased in this Wall Street Journal report on 2020 graduates seeking jobs in the midst of the pandemic. King landed a programming job.

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 27, 2020
Feature story on the collaboration between an alumna and Lawrence students to make masks for musicians during the pandemic.

The Post-Crescent, November 24, 2020
Lawrence Conservatory of Music finds creative ways to keep the music playing during pandemic.

Money, November 25, 2020
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communication, talks about application angst in the midst of the pandemic.

Politico, November 19, 2020
Peter Glick, the Henry Merritt Wriston Professor of the Social Sciences and professor of psychology, talks about "extreme masculinity" and the role that's played in everything from Trump support to anti-maskers.

The Post-Crescent, October 29, 2020
John Holiday, assistant professor of music, is interviewed in advance of the next round of NBC's The Voice.

Spectrum News 1, October 27, 2020
John Holiday, assistant professor of music, is featured as he competes on NBC's The Voice.

WBAY-TV Channel 2, October 23, 2020
Helen Boyd Kramer, instructor in gender studies, speaks on the significance of Pope Francis' statements about same-sex civil unions.

WHBY Radio, October 21, 2020
Listen to John Holiday talk with host Haley Tenpas about his experience on The Voice.

The Post-Crescent, October 20, 2020
John Holiday, assistant professor of music, draws big praise in season-opening episode of The Voice.

Spectrum News 1, October 15, 2020
Mask-making for musicians at Lawrence is showcased via work by an alumna and the Theatre Department's Costume Shop.

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 12, 2020
LUNA's digital program featured in story about events marking Indigenous Peoples Day.

New York Times, October 10, 2020
Peter Glick, the Henry Merritt Wriston Professor of the Social Sciences and professor of psychology, talks about perceived masculinity as being a barrier for some in wearing a mask during the pandemic.

Fox11, October 5, 2020
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communication, talks about Lawrence's approach to college admissions.

NBC 26, October 1, 2020
Christyn Abaray, assistant to the president, talks about Lawrence's efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

News India Times, September 22, 2020
Asha Srinivasan, associate professor of music, is featured in advance of a virtual classical concert hosted by Madison New Music Festival. Her music will be showcased in the Wisconsin Composers Project Concert.

Summer 2020

Fox11, September 17, 2020
President Mark Burstein discusses his decision to leave Lawrence at the end of the 2020-21 academic year.

The 19th, September 16, 2020
Helen Boyd Kramer, instructor of gender studies, speaks to the increase in transgender political candidates in state races across the country.

WPR, September 16, 2020
President Mark Burstein joins Kate Archer Kent on The Morning Show to talk about Lawrence's fall term in the midst of the pandemic.

The Post-Crescent, September 11, 2020
President Mark Burstein announces his plans to leave the university following the 2020-21 academic year.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, September 11, 2020
Christyn Abaray, assistant to the president, talks about Fall Term plans as students return to campus.

NBC 26, September 9, 2020
President Mark Burstein talks about Fall Term plans in advance of Monday's start of classes.

THE, August 30, 2020
Mike O'Connor, the Riaz Waraich Dean of the Center for Career, Life and Community Engagement, writes about the user experience in business and the lessons that could be applied to higher education.

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 25, 2020
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about bees and the Appleton Pollinator Project in a conversation on WPR's Central Time.

Yahoo News, August 19, 2020
Lawrence University named one of nation's best undergraduate universities by The Princeton Review.

Vox, August 10, 2020
Peter Glick, Henry Merritt Wriston Professor of the Social Sciences and professor of psychology, speaks to the ways performative masculinity is getting in the way of safe practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York Times, July 21, 2020
David McGlynn, professor of English and chair of the English Department, writes a commentary on his 13-year-old son's quarantine education courtesy of rehabbing a broken-down moped in the family's garage.

Baltimore Sun, July 17, 2020
Jerald Podair, Robert S. French Professor of American Studies and professor of history, joins his co-authors of Republican Populist, in a commentary about vetting vice presidential candidates.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, July 14, 2020
President Mark Burstein talks about Lawrence's newly announced plans for Fall Term.

The Post-Crescent/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 9, 2020
Leah McSorely, associate dean of students for international student services, speaks to concerns with a new rule on student visas issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Green Bay Press Gazette, July 8, 2020
Jerald Podair, Robert S. French Professor of American Studies and professor of history, talks about the rise and fall of Joe McCarthy, which is chronicled in a newly released book on the former Wisconsin senator.

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 7, 2020
Kimberly Barrett, vice president for diversity and inclusion and an associate dean of the faculty, joins other higher education diversity and inclusion officers to talk about conversations they're having with their communities on racism, police brutality, and social justice.

CNN, July 4, 2020
Jerald Podair, Robert S. French Professor of American Studies and professor of history, speaks to democracy in the time of a pandemic and social unrest.

National Public Radio, June 29, 2020
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communication, joins more than 300 other admissions leaders in signing a statement to prospective students acknowledging the obstacles and challenges presented in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Los Angeles Times, June 29, 2020
Peter Glick, Henry Merritt Wriston Professor of the Social Sciences and professor of psychology, discusses why some men refuse to wear masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ways in which they might be persuaded.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, June 22, 2020
Kimberly Barrett, vice president for diversity and inclusion and associate dean of the faculty, helps launch community conversation guides to help people talk about race, part of an effort by Imagine Fox Cities.

The Advocate, June 20, 2020
Helen Boyd Kramer, instructor of gender studies, is honored as one of The Advocate's 2020 Champions of Pride.

Spring 2020

The Post-Crescent, June 5, 2020
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about the benefits to the local bee population thanks to Appleton's No Mow May efforts.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, June 4, 2020
Kimberly Barrett, vice president for diversity and inclusion and associate dean of the faculty, talks about the need for new conversations as we make real changes in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

WHBY Radio, June 3, 2020
President Mark Burstein joined radio host Josh Dukelow '02 to talk about how Lawrence has persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Progressatorium Podcast, June 2, 2020
Brian Pertl, dean of the Lawrence Conservatory, talks about life in the Con during COVID-19 and his vision for music education in the 21st century.

Madison.com, June 1, 2020
Mike O'Connor, the Riaz Waraich Dean of the Center for Career, Life and Community Engagement, writes an open letter to 2020 college graduates.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, May 26, 2020
Kathy Privatt's theater students present a live radio drama via Zoom.

Wisconsin Public Radio, May 19, 2020
President Mark Burstein takes part in a Morning Show conversation about higher education and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fox Cities Magazine, May 18, 2020
Sophie Dion-Kirschner '20 talks about graduating in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Open Campus, May 15, 2020
President Mark Burstein featured in a story about the important relationship between a college president and the local mayor.

The Post-Crescent, May 14, 2020
Jessenia Zelaya '20 speaks about the frustrations and challenges of graduating in the midst of the pandemic.

NBC 26, May 4, 2020
Israel Del Toro, assistant professor of biology, talks about the threat of Asian giant hornets to the U.S. honey bee population.

Washington Post, May 4, 2020
On the 50th anniversary of the Kent State shootings, Jerald Podair, Robert S. French Professor of American Studies and professor of history, and his co-authors of "Republican Populist: Spiro Agnew and the Origins of Donald Trump's America," wrote a column about the dangers of harsh rhetoric by political leaders.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/The Post-Crescent, May 1, 2020
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communication, talks about the challenges for college admissions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scientific American, April 30, 2020
Peter Glick, Henry Merritt Wriston Professor of the Social Sciences and professor of psychology, writes a commentary on Vice President Mike Pence not wearing a mask while touring the Mayo Clinic.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, April 28, 2020
Report on Lawrence University Jazz Band winning a national DownBeat Award, the third consecutive year Lawrence has won one of the national awards for undergraduate music education.

The Post-Crescent, April 24, 2020
In an effort to be a good community partner, Lawrence University makes one of its residence halls available to the City of Appleton for four months during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 20, 2020
Music professor Ann Ellsworth discusses some of the ways she is transitioning music education to distance learning during Spring Term.

Los Angeles Review of Books, April 14, 2020
Jerald Podair, the Robert French Professor of American Studies and professor of history, reviews Set the Night on Fire, a look at 1960s Los Angeles by Mike Davis and Jon Wiener.

The Post-Crescent, April 13, 2020
Jake Woodford '13, special assistant to the president at Lawrence for the past seven years, is elected mayor of Appleton.

Spectrum 1 News, April 11, 2020
Mudd Library Director Peter Gilbert talks about prepping materials for use in classes during distance learning and how the tech tools and skills being developed may have long-lasting benefits.

Slate, April 11, 2020
Anastasia Day '12 talks about the role "victory gardens" played in the U.S. during World War II and how there are similarities at play during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WHBY Radio, April 8, 2020
Christyn Abaray, assistant to the president, talks about Lawrence donating more than 25 boxes of protective equipment to the City of Appleton for use by health care providers and first responders in the fight against COVID-19.

Spectrum 1 News, April 4, 2020
Kristi Hill, director of the Center for Community Engagement and Social Change, talks about Lawrence's involvement in a program that has college students volunteering to tutor younger students online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 30, 2020
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communication, speaks on how the university is handling housing and dining fees during spring term.

Spectrum 1 News, March 26, 2020
Assistant Professor of Music Andrew Crooks talks about Artist Relief Tree, the nationwide fund-raiser he helped launch to aid artists put out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Post-Crescent and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 17, 2020
Conservatory students come together to perform Felix Mendelssohn's "Elijah" in an emotional performance before the end of winter term and the start of distance learning. The video went viral and the Journal Sentinel wrote about it.

Inside Higher Ed, March 16, 2020
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communication, talks about challenges in recruiting students in an environment where campus visits can't happen.

Winter 2019-20

CNN, March 10, 2020
Jerald Podair, the Robert French Professor of American Studies and professor of history, talks about how socialism has played historically among African American voters.

Valley Review, March 8, 2020
Preview of "Fool for Love," as Paul McComas '83 brings the Sam Shepard production to Cloak Theater as a fund-raiser for the Fred Gaines Student Playwright Series.

Fox Cities Magazine, March 1, 2020
Tony Conrad, a visiting professor of art, is featured in a story about must-see public art in the Fox Cities

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Feb. 18, 2020
Brittany Bell, assistant dean of students and director of the Diversity and Intercultural Center, talks about Lawrence's growing diversity and efforts toward inclusion on campus.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Feb. 16, 2020
Tony Aker, Lawrence's new football coach, talks about his vision for turning the program around.

Nautilus, Feb. 13, 2020
Marcia Bjornerud, the Walter Schober Professor of Environmental Studies and professor of geology, writes an essay, How Geology Can Ease Your Mind.

Business Insider, Feb. 3, 2020
Peter Glick, the Henry Merritt Wriston Professor of the Social Sciences and professor of psychology, discusses how female presidential candidates are held to a different standard when it comes to likability.

WLUK-TV Fox 11, Feb. 3, 2020
Ken Anselment, vice president for enrollment and communication, talks about ongoing issues with standardized tests and Lawrence's commitment to being test-optional in the admissions process.

History News Network, Jan. 28, 2020
Jerald Podair, the Robert French Professor of American Studies and professor of history, joins Charles Holden and Zach Messitte in writing a column comparing the recent actions of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with that of Spiro Agnew 50 years ago.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Jan. 25, 2020
TV crew catches up with a teams and trivia masters midway through the Great Midwest Trivia Contest.

Valley Review, Jan. 24, 2020
Allegra Taylor '20 talks about the excitement that surrounds the annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest.

The Post-Crescent, Jan. 23, 2020
Preview of the 55th annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest, including an interview with Allegra Taylor '20, this year's trivia headmaster.

The Post-Crescent, Jan. 20, 2020
Coverage of Simon Balto's keynote address at the Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Lawrence Memorial Chapel.

WFRV-TV Channel 5, Jan. 20, 2020
Coverage of Lawrence's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and the Fox Cities MLK Celebration.

CNN, Jan. 20, 2020
Jerald Podair, the Robert S. French Professor of American Studies and professor of history, talks about how Martin Luther King Jr. was a great listener, and why that was so important.