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Lawrentians Show Up in a Big Way for Giving Day
Each year, Giving Day showcases the generosity of the Lawrentian community, and this year’s effort was no exception. Supporters once again demonstrated their commitment to Lawrence University and its students,…
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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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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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Door Four Seminar Review
Read More: Door Four Seminar ReviewThe Door Four Seminar, class of 2025, scores again.
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Björklunden Memories—Old and New
Read More: Björklunden Memories—Old and NewThe contemplative light of Björklunden beckons and welcomes all.
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A voice for the Vikings, Joe Vanden Acker retires after 25 years of service
Read More: A voice for the Vikings, Joe Vanden Acker retires after 25 years of serviceJoe Vanden Acker, Sports Information Director at Lawrence University, retires.
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Arts & Music Shine at Björklunden’s 2025 Free Summer Concert Series
Read More: Arts & Music Shine at Björklunden’s 2025 Free Summer Concert SeriesThe Inaugural Door County Jazz Festival launched ecstatically in Vail Hall.
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A Gala To Remember!
Read More: A Gala To Remember!Bjorklunden Gala Award Ceremony, Concert, and Launch of 50th Year Celebration
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Strange in the Familiar: Exploring humanity through anthropology and science fiction
Read More: Strange in the Familiar: Exploring humanity through anthropology and science fictionSci-Fi: An Anthropology Anthology of Other Worlds with a 3D printer in the university Makerspace (Deanna Kolell)
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179th Matriculation Convocation: We are Lawrence. And that includes you.
Read More: 179th Matriculation Convocation: We are Lawrence. And that includes you.President Laurie A. Carter from the stage of Memorial Chapel. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence University named Wisconsin’s No. 1 small private university by U.S. News
Read More: Lawrence University named Wisconsin’s No. 1 small private university by U.S. NewsLawrence University once again retained its top spot as Wisconsin’s No. 1 small private university in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings published Sept. 23 by U.S. News & World Report. Lawrence was ranked on the following lists: Earning the No. 65 position in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category, Lawrence gained four places from 69th…
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Lawrence welcomes new incoming class
Read More: Lawrence welcomes new incoming classA cherished tradition: the walk through Lawrence University’s Welcome Arch. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Beyond the classroom: 83 Lawrence students transform summer into research opportunities
Read More: Beyond the classroom: 83 Lawrence students transform summer into research opportunitiesAnn Ellsworth and junior Leo Rodda, a music major, listen to their edited tracks. (July 18, 2025; Photo by Deanna Kolell)
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West Campus opens as interdisciplinary hub for creative learning, collaboration, and community engagement
Read More: West Campus opens as interdisciplinary hub for creative learning, collaboration, and community engagement(From left to right) Lawrence University, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Alison Scott-Williams; Provost and Dean of the Faculty, Professor of History Peter Blitstein; President Laurie A. Carter; Board of Trustees Susan Hall; International Relations & Spanish major and LUCC President, Brooklyn Schara; VP of Finance and Administration Brian Foss.
