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The Happenings of Lawrence University
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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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Door Four Seminar Review
Read More: Door Four Seminar ReviewThe Door Four Seminar, class of 2025, scores again.
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Björklunden Memories—Old and New
Read More: Björklunden Memories—Old and NewThe contemplative light of Björklunden beckons and welcomes all.
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A voice for the Vikings, Joe Vanden Acker retires after 25 years of service
Read More: A voice for the Vikings, Joe Vanden Acker retires after 25 years of serviceJoe Vanden Acker, Sports Information Director at Lawrence University, retires.
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Arts & Music Shine at Björklunden’s 2025 Free Summer Concert Series
Read More: Arts & Music Shine at Björklunden’s 2025 Free Summer Concert SeriesThe Inaugural Door County Jazz Festival launched ecstatically in Vail Hall.
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A Gala To Remember!
Read More: A Gala To Remember!Bjorklunden Gala Award Ceremony, Concert, and Launch of 50th Year Celebration
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Strange in the Familiar: Exploring humanity through anthropology and science fiction
Read More: Strange in the Familiar: Exploring humanity through anthropology and science fictionSci-Fi: An Anthropology Anthology of Other Worlds with a 3D printer in the university Makerspace (Deanna Kolell)
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179th Matriculation Convocation: We are Lawrence. And that includes you.
Read More: 179th Matriculation Convocation: We are Lawrence. And that includes you.President Laurie A. Carter from the stage of Memorial Chapel. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence University named Wisconsin’s No. 1 small private university by U.S. News
Read More: Lawrence University named Wisconsin’s No. 1 small private university by U.S. NewsLawrence University once again retained its top spot as Wisconsin’s No. 1 small private university in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings published Sept. 23 by U.S. News & World Report. Lawrence was ranked on the following lists: Earning the No. 65 position in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category, Lawrence gained four places from 69th…
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Lawrence welcomes new incoming class
Read More: Lawrence welcomes new incoming classA cherished tradition: the walk through Lawrence University’s Welcome Arch. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Beyond the classroom: 83 Lawrence students transform summer into research opportunities
Read More: Beyond the classroom: 83 Lawrence students transform summer into research opportunitiesAnn Ellsworth and junior Leo Rodda, a music major, listen to their edited tracks. (July 18, 2025; Photo by Deanna Kolell)
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West Campus opens as interdisciplinary hub for creative learning, collaboration, and community engagement
Read More: West Campus opens as interdisciplinary hub for creative learning, collaboration, and community engagement(From left to right) Lawrence University, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Alison Scott-Williams; Provost and Dean of the Faculty, Professor of History Peter Blitstein; President Laurie A. Carter; Board of Trustees Susan Hall; International Relations & Spanish major and LUCC President, Brooklyn Schara; VP of Finance and Administration Brian Foss.
