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Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at Lawrence University’s Banta Bowl
When 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…
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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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Microsoft president at LU: Tech industry needs “best of humanity” to help guide it
Read More: Microsoft president at LU: Tech industry needs “best of humanity” to help guide itBrad Smith, president of Microsoft Corp., discusses his new book, “Tools and Weapons: The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age,” Friday morning in Stansbury Theatre at Lawrence University. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Fire-damaged home on Union Street to be demolished in coming days
Read More: Fire-damaged home on Union Street to be demolished in coming daysThe home at 229 N. Union St. was severely damaged in a fire in October 2018.
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Lighting the Way With … Terry Moran: Amid chaos, storytelling is alive and well
Read More: Lighting the Way With … Terry Moran: Amid chaos, storytelling is alive and wellTerry Moran ’82 (left) shares a moment with biology professor Israel Del Toro during the 2019 Giving Day at Lawrence.
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Columbia professor returns to Lawrence to talk on rise of “identity politics”
Read More: Columbia professor returns to Lawrence to talk on rise of “identity politics”John Huber ’84, a professor of political science at Columbia University, will deliver a talk Tuesday on the rise of populist appeals that focus on “identity politics.” Huber will present his talk as part of Lawrence’s Povolny Lecture Series in International Studies. The talk, Trump, Le Pen and Brexit: Inequality and Right-wing Populism, will be at 7:30…
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Make a Lawrence pumpkin
Read More: Make a Lawrence pumpkinLooking for pumpkin inspiration this October? Use one of our Lawrence pumpkin stencils to show your school spirit. Download the stencils below: LU Pumpkin Stencil Antelope Pumpkin Stencil Light More Light Pumpkin Stencil Be sure to share your pumpkin art with us by emailing a picture to communications@lawrence.edu. Carving Instructions Recommended supplies: Pro Tip: Want to…
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5 favorite ways Lawrentians get into the Halloween spirit on campus
Read More: 5 favorite ways Lawrentians get into the Halloween spirit on campusHappy Halloween from Lawrence University. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Nobel inspiration: Lawrence scientists, economists embrace new momentum
Read More: Nobel inspiration: Lawrence scientists, economists embrace new momentumMegan Pickett, associate professor of physics, stands beside a whiteboard showing some of her astrophysics research in Lawrence University’s Youngchild Hall of Science. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Roots of collaboration: Lawrence, Refuge Foundation nurture deeper connections
Read More: Roots of collaboration: Lawrence, Refuge Foundation nurture deeper connectionsLawrence students work on a recording last fall at the Refuge in Appleton. The students in the Sound Lab: American Roots Music class created their own roots music.
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Welcome, Class of 2023: Student-to-student advice for those new to Lawrence
Read More: Welcome, Class of 2023: Student-to-student advice for those new to LawrenceHey, incoming students! We know transitioning to independent living at college is a big leap, and you’re going to get plenty of information during Welcome Week. But we’re here to talk student to student. While a successful life at Lawrence can’t be boiled down to a simple set of rules, we’ve learned a few important things…
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Academic quality, access to financial aid put Lawrence on ‘Best Value’ list
Read More: Academic quality, access to financial aid put Lawrence on ‘Best Value’ listLawrence University is ranked among the Best Value Schools in the country in a report released Monday by U.S. News & World Report. Citing a combination of academic quality and the availability of need-based financial aid, the annual Best Value Schools rankings placed Lawrence at No. 37 among national liberal arts colleges. Lawrence also placed in…
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Grateful Grads Index highlights generosity, commitment of Lawrence alumni
Read More: Grateful Grads Index highlights generosity, commitment of Lawrence alumniRain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Lawrence University graduates at the 2019 commencement ceremony. Lawrence alumni have a long history of staying connected to their alma mater.
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By the numbers: Getting to know Lawrence’s Class of 2023
Read More: By the numbers: Getting to know Lawrence’s Class of 2023First-year students get situated earlier this week for the annual class photo in front of Lawrence Memorial Chapel. The photo shoot is a Welcome Week tradition.
