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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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Bjornerud’s latest book blends personal reflections with the grander story of our rocky planet
Read More: Bjornerud’s latest book blends personal reflections with the grander story of our rocky planetMarcia Bjornerud at Cactus Rock near New London. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence alumnus Mike Spofford embraces ‘Insider’ connections from legendary Lambeau Field
Read More: Lawrence alumnus Mike Spofford embraces ‘Insider’ connections from legendary Lambeau FieldAt the office: Mike Spofford ’94 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Alums Blair, Murphy embrace Lawrence as they return to Appleton to play Mile of Music
Read More: Alums Blair, Murphy embrace Lawrence as they return to Appleton to play Mile of MusicJulia Blair ’11 is backed by musicians from the Lawrence Chamber Music Festival during the 2024 Mile of Music. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence mourns passing of coaching legend, trailblazer Mary Heinecke Poulson
Read More: Lawrence mourns passing of coaching legend, trailblazer Mary Heinecke PoulsonMary Heinecke Poulson works with Lawrence tennis players in the 1980s. (Lawrence University Archives)
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Amy Wilson named Vice President of Advancement at Lawrence University; brings 30 years of expertise
Read More: Amy Wilson named Vice President of Advancement at Lawrence University; brings 30 years of expertiseAmy Wilson will lead Lawrence University’s fundraising and alumni engagement activities as the institution’s next Vice President of Advancement. She also will serve as a member of Lawrence’s President’s Cabinet. President Laurie A. Carter commented, “We are delighted to appoint Amy to the Vice President of Advancement. She brings a comprehensive background of leadership, planning,…
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‘Deeply moved’: Donation of rare book collection provides invaluable academic resources
Read More: ‘Deeply moved’: Donation of rare book collection provides invaluable academic resourcesBeth Zinsli on the books in the Richmond Rare Book Collection: “They’re here to be used, not just viewed.” (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Historic Courtney Woolen Mill building on E. Water Street acquired by Lawrence University
Read More: Historic Courtney Woolen Mill building on E. Water Street acquired by Lawrence UniversityThe Courtney Woolen Mill building is located between Lawrence’s facilities offices and its tennis courts.
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Photo gallery: Lawrence joins the fun for 11th Mile of Music in downtown Appleton
Read More: Photo gallery: Lawrence joins the fun for 11th Mile of Music in downtown AppletonRainbow Girls perform at Memorial Chapel during the 2024 Mile of Music. The Chapel was one of three performance spaces on the Lawrence campus during the annual festival. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence’s student-athletes embrace chance to study abroad; coaches encourage it
Read More: Lawrence’s student-athletes embrace chance to study abroad; coaches encourage itRain Orsi ’24, a track and field and cross country student-athlete, spent time studying in Argentina.
