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Lawrence University student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders
Lawrence University graduate Cao Le Quynh Anh ’26 will begin a fully funded master’s degree as a Yenching Fellow at Peking University in Beijing this fall, joining one of the…
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Choosing Joy: Student speaker Megan Eisenstein’s journey of self-discovery
Megan Eisenstein ’26 is a government major with minors in dance and statistics and data science.
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Two Lawrence University music faculty win GRAMMY award
Lawrence University’s Michael Clayville and Erin Lesser, members of the acclaimed band, Alarm Will Sound, won Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
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Lawrence University Launches Commuter Student Program
A fresh snowfall welcomes students on their walk through campus.
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John Pfefferle, Paul Hoffman, and Tom Janssen Gift Prime Downtown Appleton Property to Lawrence University
City Center East in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin
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Lawrence University student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders
Read More: Lawrence University student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leadersLawrence University graduate Cao Le Quynh Anh ’26 will begin a fully funded master’s degree as a Yenching Fellow at Peking University in Beijing this fall, joining one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders, with an annual acceptance rate typically under 3%. The master’s program brings together outstanding young leaders from…
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Lawrence University named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2027
Read More: Lawrence University named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2027Lawrence University has been named one of the nation’s best colleges for undergraduate education, earning a place in The Princeton Review’s Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition, which showcases Lawrence’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning, academic excellence, and incredible student experiences. “For more than 175 years, Lawrence University has provided a personalized liberal arts education that combines…
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Five Lawrence standouts to join the Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
Read More: Five Lawrence standouts to join the Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of FameFive Lawrence University standouts are set to be inducted into the Lawrence Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame in October. Football’s Joel Bogenschuetz, softball star Carli Gurholt, three-sport standout Vickie Leathers, men’s basketball star Chris Siebert and distance running great Sam Stevens will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Oct. 9 at the Warch…
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Lawrence University welcomes new faculty as the 2026-27 academic year begins
Read More: Lawrence University welcomes new faculty as the 2026-27 academic year beginsLawrence University has announced the hiring of three new tenure-track faculty for the 2026-27 academic year. The new faculty members bring a wide range of scholarly, artistic, and teaching expertise that will enhance the Lawrence community and expand opportunities for student learning and collaboration. Classes for the Fall Term begin Sept. 14. Meet the new…
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Lawrence Community Makes Music Across Appleton During Mile of Music
Read More: Lawrence Community Makes Music Across Appleton During Mile of MusicFor four days, downtown Appleton became a stage as Mile of Music returned with hundreds of free performances spanning venues across the city. Once again, the Lawrence community was woven throughout the festival, with students, alumni, faculty, and Lawrence Chamber Music Festival participants sharing their talents and celebrating the connection between the university and the…
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Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at Lawrence University’s Banta Bowl
Read More: Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at Lawrence University’s Banta BowlWhen news spread that a tornado had torn through the Fox Cities on July 27, the community was left shaken from the devastation. Miraculously, no fatalities were reported, though dozens of people were injured, and many families were displaced. The tornado moved through Appleton, Menasha, Fox Crossing, and Neenah, with Neenah and Menasha among the hardest-hit…
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Finding Their Flight Path: Students Explore Careers in Aviation
Read More: Finding Their Flight Path: Students Explore Careers in AviationFor one week this summer, a group of aspiring aviators traded the classroom for airport ramps, flight simulators, physics lessons, and behind-the-scenes tours of the aviation industry. The Lawrence Summer Aviation Camp gave students an opportunity to explore what a future in aviation could look like, not just from the cockpit, but across the many…
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Celebrating Lawrence at Mile of Music’s Annual Festival
Read More: Celebrating Lawrence at Mile of Music’s Annual FestivalAppleton is alive with music as Mile of Music takes over downtown from Thursday, July 30 through August 2—and Lawrence is right at the heart of it. From campus collaborations to performances across the city, students, alumni, faculty, and visiting artists are coming together to share their work and connect with the broader community. The festival presents…
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Lawrence University’s Björklunden Announces Prestigious 2026 Award Recipients
Read More: Lawrence University’s Björklunden Announces Prestigious 2026 Award RecipientsLawrence University’s northern campus is located on Lake Michigan in Door County, Wisconsin, just south of Baileys Harbor.
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Lawrence summer music programs bring nearly 80 young musicians to Appleton
Read More: Lawrence summer music programs bring nearly 80 young musicians to AppletonLawrence Summer Music Institute students and faculty members gather for a group photo in Harper Hall, located inside the Music-Drama Center, 420 East College Avenue.
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Boynton Festival, Saturday, August 22, 2026 Registration now open!
Read More: Boynton Festival, Saturday, August 22, 2026 Registration now open!Join us for a one-of-a-kind day inspired by Björklunden’s renowned seminar experience—where curiosity leads and everyone has a place in the conversation. Events are free; lunch options available for a fee. Picnics welcome. BYO blanket or lawn chair for the concert.
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Lawrence celebrates the Class of 2026 at its 177th Commencement
Read More: Lawrence celebrates the Class of 2026 at its 177th CommencementConfetti flies as Lawrence University graduates celebrate Commencement 2026. (Photo by Danny Damiani Photography)
