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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…
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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 to launch Data Science & Statistics major
Read More: Lawrence University to launch Data Science & Statistics majorAndrew J. Sage, associate professor of statistics
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Lawrence mourns the loss of Professor Ronald Tank, a pioneer in the development of environmental geology
Read More: Lawrence mourns the loss of Professor Ronald Tank, a pioneer in the development of environmental geologyRonald W. Tank, professor emeritus of Geology passed away on November 7, 2025 at the age of 96. Ron lived to learn and spent most of his life on college campuses. He earned a B.S. degree in geology and two M.S. degrees at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, a PhD degree at Indiana University,…
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How the Lawrence University Makerspace is building a community of innovators
Read More: How the Lawrence University Makerspace is building a community of innovatorsStudents explore ideas in the Makerspace, led by Lee Gobenciong (right). November 2025. Photo by Adrian Stancil-Martin ’28
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Melissa Range’s prize-winning collection is a work of poetry and activism
Read More: Melissa Range’s prize-winning collection is a work of poetry and activismAssociate Professor of English Melissa H. Range
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For Relena Ribbons, leading with joy ends in victory
Read More: For Relena Ribbons, leading with joy ends in victoryRelena Ribbons, Lawrence University’s associate professor of geosciences, runs across the finish line for victory.
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Listening to your creative voice with Creator-in-Residence Patricia Smith
Read More: Listening to your creative voice with Creator-in-Residence Patricia SmithPatricia Smith, creator-in-residence at Lawrence University, will bring her creative practice into collaboration with students and the campus community.
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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).
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Björklunden, Lawrence’s north campus, celebrates 50 years and counting
Read More: Björklunden, Lawrence’s north campus, celebrates 50 years and countingToday, Björklunden includes a two-story net zero carbon footprint lodge, an historic cottage, the handcrafted Boynton Chapel, a theatre in a garden, and 3.5 miles of hiking trails, all nestled along a mile of pristine Lake Michigan shoreline. Photo by Danny Damiani Photography LLC
