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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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Let’s explore: Checking out 17 pieces of public art on or near campus
Read More: Let’s explore: Checking out 17 pieces of public art on or near campusAerial Landscape, located adjacent to the Wriston Art Center on the Lawrence University campus, is among the pieces of public art on display on or near campus. Check out our list. (Photos by Luke Le ’22)
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These 8 Lawrentians connected their passions with summer internships
Read More: These 8 Lawrentians connected their passions with summer internshipsBronwyn Earthman ’21 is studying which types of soil environments contain the highest levels of mycorrhizal fungi, a fungus that has been shown to promote plant growth.
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National honor spotlights LU affinity group focused on socioeconomic hurdles
Read More: National honor spotlights LU affinity group focused on socioeconomic hurdlesRose Wasielewski, chair of LIFT UP Employee Resource Group: “I think many of us are hungry to take up the conversation about class and socioeconomic status and access.” Photo by Danny Damiani
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Tuning in with Ty Collins: Career Center podcast connects alumni, students
Read More: Tuning in with Ty Collins: Career Center podcast connects alumni, studentsTy Collins has put his experience working in radio to good use at Lawrence, recently launching a podcast that aims to connect alumni with students as they plan for life after college. Collins, assistant director in the Career Center, interviews alumni who share career advice, discuss avenues into particular fields, and talk about successes and…
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Student Snapshot: Harris Marks’ early exposure to museums, arts sets him on his academic path
Read More: Student Snapshot: Harris Marks’ early exposure to museums, arts sets him on his academic pathHarris Marks, a junior majoring in history and minoring in art history and ethnic studies, first heard about Lawrence University through reading Colleges that Change Lives, a bookby Loren Pope. He was intrigued enough to schedule a visit. What drew Marks in during his visit was seeing the considerable value that Lawrence places on arts…
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Student Snapshot: Mix of STEM, music programs appeal to computer science major
Read More: Student Snapshot: Mix of STEM, music programs appeal to computer science majorAparna Gajulapalli, a computer science major from Palo Alto, California, knew she wanted to attend a small school with a nourishing environment. When she learned about Lawrence University through a book called Colleges That Change Lives, she decided to come to campus for a visit. She was immediately drawn in by the strong STEM programs…
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“Breathe,” an opera performed in the water, ready for its debut at Lawrence
Read More: “Breathe,” an opera performed in the water, ready for its debut at LawrenceOdds are, you haven’t seen anything like this before. Yes, it’s an opera performance. And, yes, many of the usual expectations are there — there are opera singers and percussionists, trumpets, a cello, even a flute. There are dancers and a keyboardist and a bass player. Tuxedos will be worn. But there’s a twist. The…
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Much-anticipated performance of Bernstein’s ‘Mass’ ready to open
Read More: Much-anticipated performance of Bernstein’s ‘Mass’ ready to openBernstein’s “Mass” is presented at Lawrence University.
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Student Snapshot: Jonathan Bass finds his groove studying piano, French
Read More: Student Snapshot: Jonathan Bass finds his groove studying piano, FrenchJonathan Bass knew he wanted to major in music in college, but he also knew he wanted a broad academic experience. He found what he was looking for at Lawrence, where he opted for the liberal arts college’s five-year double degree program. He’s pursuing a bachelor of music degree in music performance (piano) and a…
