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Aaron Reese competes in a men's saber match.
Athletics

Lawrence fencers talk about love of the sport

Lawrence's men's and women's fencing teams compete in a sport many know little about. We chatted with the coach and two of the athletes about the draw of foil, epee, and sabre.

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Guests relax on the deck of the main lodge during a 2019 summer seminar at Bjorklunden.
About Lawrence

Björklunden seminars bring diverse, exciting lineup

Registration is now open for the summer and fall 2023 seminars held at Björklunden, Lawrence University’s pristine Door County retreat. 

Read more about 2023 Bjorklunden seminars announced
Portrait of Wynton Marsalis
Music & Arts

Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra set for Friday

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis featuring Naseer Shamma on oud will be in concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 3, part of Lawrence’s 2022-23 Performing Arts Series.

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Willow Higgins and Nick Mayerson run the livestream during the Great Midwest Trivia Contest .
Life at Lawrence

Photo Gallery: Images from trivia headquarters

The Great Midwest Trivia Contest took place for the 58th consecutive year over the weekend. A photo gallery shows the 2023 trivia masters at work. 

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The Seven Star Lion Dance performs amid the audience during the Lunar New Year celebration.
Life at Lawrence

Photo gallery: See images from Lunar New Year

Lawrence's annual celebration of Lunar New Year took place Jan. 28 in Warch Campus Center, showcasing cultural performances and the sharing of Asian cuisine.

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Dr. Anthony Jack gestures while speaking at the podium on the Memorial Chapel stage.
Academics

Jack challenges schools to put emphasis on inclusion

In delivering the Winter Term Convocation address, Dr. Anthony Jack said greater access to higher education will lose effectiveness if not combined with greater inclusion.

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John Holiday clasps his hands as he sings during Thursday's tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Music & Arts

Photo gallery: John Holiday, students in MLK performance

Photo gallery: See images of John Holiday and students from his voice studio performing music inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

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Sullivan Shubert takes a selfie while visiting Luxembourg during mid-term break..
Academics

Student shares his experience at London Centre

Senior Sullivan Shubert was among the Lawrentians who studied at London Centre during Fall Term. He shares takeaways from his first time traveling abroad (including a side trip to Luxembourg).

Read more about Sullivan Shubert on London Centre
Portrait of Anthony Jack.
Life at Lawrence

'Privileged Poor' author to deliver Convocation address

Anthony Jack, author of 2019's The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students, will deliver Lawrence’s Winter Term Convocation address on Jan. 27.

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Nick Mayerson, this year's trivia head master, poses for a photo.
Life at Lawrence

Trivia ready to roll at Lawrence for 58th year

The Great Midwest Trivia Contest, produced by Lawrence University students, will be presented Jan. 27-29 for the 58th consecutive year. 

Read more about Preview of 2023 Great Midwest Trivia Contest
Josh Sawyer seen during video interview about Pentiment.
Alumni

Lawrence expertise helps fuel 'Pentiment' video game

Video game designer Josh Sawyer '98 led a team at Obsidian that developed a game being hailed as one of the best of 2022. The historical role-playing game has Lawrence's fingerprints all over it.

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Lawrence students paint rocks as part of a community service activity in Warch Campus Center on MLK Day. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
About Lawrence

Lawrence celebrates legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Lawrence University celebrated MLK Day on Jan. 16 with community programming and student outreach; President Laurie A. Carter delivered a speech at a statewide MLK event.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Stone of Hope sculpture at MLK Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Life at Lawrence

MLK celebration to include service, workshops, series

Lawrence University’s celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will expand from a day of service and reflection on Jan. 16 to a multi-week observance that includes a series of speakers on issues of race and education.

Read more about Preview of MLK events at Lawrence 2023
Sprig of That performs during Mile of Music at The 513 in downtown Appleton.
Alumni

Lawrence experience fuels Sprig of That 

Two Lawrence alumni at the heart of the music trio Sprig of That sing the praises of their Lawrence experience as they prepare to release their new album, bloom.

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Marcia Bjornerud poses for a photo under a cycad plant in the Science Atrium. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
About Lawrence

Marcia Bjornerud takes us on geologic tour of campus 

Geosciences professor Marcia Bjornerud takes us on a fascinating geologic tour of Lawrence's Appleton campus. There are stories embodied in stones in the built environment, as well as in the landscape itself.

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Anthony Mackie speaks at Lawrence's 2022 Commencement on Main Hall Green.
About Lawrence

Mackie visit tops most-viewed stories of 2022

Marvel superhero Anthony Mackie coming to campus for Commencement, a class about unplugging, and the launch of the Lawrence Advantage drew plenty of interest on the Lawrence news site in 2022.

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Students work on music in Sol Studio.
Life at Lawrence

Lawrence in video: Favorites of 2022

From student collaborations in the making of music, to the inauguration of a new president, to new excitement at Homecoming, we celebrated the Lawrence experience in video during 2022.

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Maddy Tevonian, a sophomore, falls down as she celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during broomball on Ormsby Lake during Winter Carnival.
Life at Lawrence

Lawrence in photos: Damiani favorites of 2022

Lawrence University photographer Danny Damiani shares 20 of his favorite images from 2022. 

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Head shot of Kenny Yarbrough
About Lawrence

Yarbrough to lead Lawrence's DEI efforts

Dr. Kenny Emmanuel Yarbrough, a national higher education diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate and leader, has been named vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Lawrence University.

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Outside of the History Museum at the Castle, at the corner of College Avenue and Drew Street.
Life at Lawrence

Beyond Lawrence: 10 local paths to explore history

As the year-long celebration of the 175th anniversary of Lawrence's founding draws to a close, history major Sullivan Shubert highlights 10 places Lawrentians can explore local history. 

Read more about Exploring history in the Fox Valley
students working in groups in individual pods in the Science Learning Commons.
Academics

NSF grant to help elevate intro physics courses

Lawrence University, in conjunction with two other universities, received a $600,000 National Science Foundation grant to help in efforts to elevate undergraduate physics education.

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Head shot of Cory Chisel
Music & Arts

Chisel, NEWVoices concerts set for Memorial Chapel

Holiday concerts from Cory Chisel, with John Holiday and other guest artists, and the NEWVoices choir to be held at Memorial Chapel.

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Rob Neilson stands amid artwork in his studio on campus.
Academics

Rob Neilson heads to Israel on faculty fellowship

Rob Neilson is heading to Israel in late December, one of nearly three dozen scholars from across the U.S. selected for an intensive two-week Faculty Fellowship program.

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Alumni

Lawrence mourns death of emeritus trustee Thomas Kayser

Lawrence University is mourning the death of Thomas C. Kayser ’58, an emeritus member of the Board of Trustees who passed away on Nov. 15 at age 85. 

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