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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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President Carter to discuss Lawrence priorities in opening convocation
Read More: President Carter to discuss Lawrence priorities in opening convocationPresident Laurie A. Carter (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Get involved! Really. It’s pretty simple. Here’s how from a student who knows
Read More: Get involved! Really. It’s pretty simple. Here’s how from a student who knowsCommunity Advisors, some seen here on move-in day, are a great resource for getting involved with campus activities.
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Lawrence places high in value, teaching, first-year experience in U.S. News rankings
Read More: Lawrence places high in value, teaching, first-year experience in U.S. News rankingsFour days of New Student Orientation led into today’s opening of the Fall Term at Lawrence University. U.S. News and World Report lists Lawrence among the best schools in the nation for first-year experiences. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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“Impressive” class welcomed to campus on busy opening day of student orientation
Read More: “Impressive” class welcomed to campus on busy opening day of student orientationThe front of Main Hall was the setting Thursday for the annual President’s Welcome. Faculty and staff gathered to greet the 410 first-year, 15 transfer, and four visiting students who now call Lawrence home. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence alumna returns to Appleton to direct feature film set in Wisconsin
Read More: Lawrence alumna returns to Appleton to direct feature film set in WisconsinMolly Preston ’10 directs action during filming of Freedom, WI outside a home on Meade Street in Appleton, two blocks from the Lawrence University campus. She is the writer and director for the feature film, with scenes being shot across the Fox Cities. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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We’re “Brighter Together”: In-person Fall Term welcomed; health protocols in place
Read More: We’re “Brighter Together”: In-person Fall Term welcomed; health protocols in placeIt’s almost that time. Fall Term classes at Lawrence will begin Sept. 13. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Meet Garrett Singer: New CCE director looks to raise awareness, grow engagement
Read More: Meet Garrett Singer: New CCE director looks to raise awareness, grow engagementGarrett Singer is the new director of the Center for Community Engagement and Social Change at Lawrence University. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Outdoor adventures are close at hand; these Lawrence students show the way
Read More: Outdoor adventures are close at hand; these Lawrence students show the wayMembers of the LU Rowing Club (LURC) take to the Fox River on a recent Wednesday morning. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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New associate VP for enrollment to focus on student retention, closing equity gap
Read More: New associate VP for enrollment to focus on student retention, closing equity gapLawrence University (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Giving Day builds on momentum, sets records for Lawrence donors, donations
Read More: Giving Day builds on momentum, sets records for Lawrence donors, donationsSpin the Wheel Trivia was part of Giving Day activities at Lawrence on Wednesday. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Former U.S. ambassador brings insights to Lawrence as visiting Scarff professor
Read More: Former U.S. ambassador brings insights to Lawrence as visiting Scarff professorShaun Donnelly, Distinguished Visiting Scarff Professor, speaks to students earlier this week in Dylan Fitz’s Effective Altruism class in Briggs Hall. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
