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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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Lawrence mourns passing of Sumner Richman, pioneer in aquatic research
Read More: Lawrence mourns passing of Sumner Richman, pioneer in aquatic researchSumner Richman spent much of his career conducting aquatic research. (Photo courtesy of Richman family)
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Lawrence remains connected as Mile of Music festival hits 10th year in Appleton
Read More: Lawrence remains connected as Mile of Music festival hits 10th year in AppletonMemorial Chapel will again be among the Lawrence University venues hosting performances throughout Mile of Music. Photos by Danny Damiani
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Opera director Woodruff named Honored Artist by The American Prize
Read More: Opera director Woodruff named Honored Artist by The American PrizeLawrence University’s production of Curlew River.
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Kassor’s newly released Wondrium course explores history, culture of Tibet
Read More: Kassor’s newly released Wondrium course explores history, culture of TibetConstance Kassor talks about Buddhist pilgrimages during a 2023 Honors Convocation presentation in Memorial Chapel. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Space grant scholarship helps Sydney Closson follow her passion in geosciences
Read More: Space grant scholarship helps Sydney Closson follow her passion in geosciencesSydney Closson stands amid a collection of rocks in Youngchild Hall. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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High-speed internet, solar panels usher in new era of innovation at Björklunden
Read More: High-speed internet, solar panels usher in new era of innovation at BjörklundenThe solar array at Björklunden went live in spring. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence Music Camp, Decoda Chamber Music Festival highlight musical summer
Read More: Lawrence Music Camp, Decoda Chamber Music Festival highlight musical summerDecoda Chamber Music Festival returns to Lawrence in late July and early August. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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History professor Betsy Schlabach’s research leads to new book, travel grant
Read More: History professor Betsy Schlabach’s research leads to new book, travel grantBetsy Schlabach (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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News and notes: ‘Loyalty and love for Lawrence’ on display at Reunion 2023
Read More: News and notes: ‘Loyalty and love for Lawrence’ on display at Reunion 2023Matt Murphy ’06, president of Lawrence University Alumni Association, speaks during Saturday’s Reunion Convocation in Memorial Chapel. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence names five faculty members to endowed teaching positions
Read More: Lawrence names five faculty members to endowed teaching positionsFive Lawrence University faculty members have been named to endowed teaching positions beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. Milwaukee-Downer College and College Endowment Association Professorship: Lori Hilt ’97, a professor of psychology who has been on the Lawrence faculty since 2011, has been named to this endowed professorship. It was established in 2009 through the…
