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Stephanie Burdick-Shepherd leads a group of Lawrence faculty in discussion in the Center for Teaching Excellence classroom in Briggs Hall.
Academics

Faculty build skills at Center for Teaching Excellence

The Center for Teaching Excellence’s new interactive classroom in Briggs Hall is up and running, giving Lawrence University faculty an opportunity to hone their teaching skills.

Read more about Center for Teaching Excellence opens new classroom
The Warch Campus Center can be seen from the Trestle Trail
Academics

Three Lawrence alums awarded NSF fellowships

Anmol Gupta ’18, Ada Stelzer ’21, and Sarabeth Brandt ’21 have been selected for prestigious fellowships in the NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), providing funding to support their research.

Read more about Three recent alums get NSF grants in pursuit of PhDs
Rosa Tapia poses for a photo in a Lawrence classroom.
Academics

Tapia begins term as national leader with AP Spanish

Rosa Tapia, a professor of Spanish at Lawrence University since 2002, has begun a four-year term as the national leader for the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish exam.

Read more about Rosa Tapia begins term as national leader with AP Spanish
Ronald Mason works on research with his wife, Carol, in 1999.
Academics

Lawrence mourns loss of Ronald Mason, influential archaeologist

Lawrence University is mourning the passing of Ronald Mason, an accomplished archaeologist whose influence on the university’s anthropology program continues to be felt nearly three decades after his retirement from the faculty.

Read more about Mourning death of Ronald Mason, retired professor
Lawrence’s beautiful campus
Academics

Lawrence welcomes nine new tenure-track faculty

Lawrence University is welcoming nine new tenure-track faculty for the 2023-24 academic year. Another three have joined the faculty on long-term contracts. Two of the new tenure-track faculty have been hired into endowed positions.

Read more about New faculty announced for 2023-24 academic year
Sumner Richman is seen on a boat in a photo provided by his family.
Academics

Sumner Richman set foundation for aquatic research at Lawrence

Lawrence University is mourning the loss of Sumner “Sub” Richman, a professor of biology for 38 years before retiring in 1995. He taught aquatic biology during a brilliant career at Lawrence. 

Read more about Lawrence mourns death of retired professor Sumner Richman
Constance Kassor speaks in Memorial Chapel on Buddhist pilgrimages during Honors Convocation at the close of Spring Term. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
Academics

Kassor’s new Wondrium course explores Tibet

Lawrence professor Constance Kassor has debuted an online lecture series on Tibet with Wondrium. The 24-part series, which teaches about the history, culture, religion, and political contention of the Tibetan plateau, was two years in the making for the religious studies scholar. 

Read more about Kassor Wondrium course on Tibet
Sydney Closson poses amid a collection of rocks in Youngchild Hall.
Academics

Closson follows passion in geosciences with NASA grant

Lawrence University’s Sydney Closson is rocking her undergraduate studies with help from a NASA Wisconsin Space Grant Scholarship. It ties in with her interest in studying other planets.

Read more about Closson earns NASA Wisconsin Space Grant scholarship
Betsy Schlabach holds a copy of her book, Dream Books and Gamblers
Academics

Schlabach research leads to travel grant, new book

Betsy Schlabach, associate professor of history at Lawrence University, has followed the publication of her book, Dream Books and Gamblers: Black Women’s Work in Chicago’s Policy Game, with news that she's received a travel grant to extend her research.

Read more about Besty Schlabach publishes book Dream Books and Gamblers
Steitz and Main Hall from campus walkway
Academics

Five faculty members named to endowed positions

Five Lawrence University faculty members have been named to endowed teaching positions beginning in the 2023-24 academic year.

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Main Hall provides a beautiful backdrop for Commencement 2023.
Academics

Hilt, Pickett, Sattler honored for excellence in classroom

Three Lawrence University faculty members—Lori Hilt ’97, Megan Pickett, and Elizabeth Sattler—were honored during the June 11 Commencement ceremony with annual faculty awards.

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Alex Freeman poses for a photo on the steps of Main Hall.
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Freeman receives Rotary grant to study global media

Alex Freeman, a senior international relations major, is the recipient of a $30,000 Rotary Global Grant for graduate study in London. She will study global media and communications.

Read more about Senior Alex Freeman wins Rotary International grant
Constance Kassor, left, and Madera Allan share a laugh on stage at Memorial Chapel.
Academics

Honors Convocation address explores pilgrimages

Lawrence University professors Madera Allan and Constance Kassor, giving the Honors Convocation address, shared their journeys in Spain and Kathmandu as they talked about the draw of Catholic and Buddhist pilgrimages.

Read more about Allan, Kassor give 2023 Convocation address
Elizabeth Becker poses for a photo outside of Briggs Hall.
Academics

Becker's autism research taps into VR technology

Elizabeth Becker ‘04, associate professor of psychology at Lawrence University, has published research that explores using virtual reality (VR) games and exercise to help adults on the autism spectrum reduce stress.

Read more about Elizabeth Becker research focuses on autism
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Academics

Senior finds dream internship with NASA lab

Charles Brailovsky, a psychology major with a longtime fascination with space, has found exciting ways to combine his passions in an internship at NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama.

Read more about Student interns in NASA virtual reality lab
Alec Nguyen, a senior claps his hands after being announced as the first place finisher in Launch LU.
Academics

Top finishers in Launch LU to compete in The Pitch

Two teams of Lawrence University students advanced from Launch LU, Lawrence’s entrepreneurial pitch contest, to compete against other college students in The Pitch, a regional competition to be held April 19.

Read more about Preview of The Pitch 2023
Head shot of Marton Galambos
Academics

Hungarian journalist to deliver Povolny lecture

Márton Galambos, editor-in-chief of Forbes Hungary, will be the featured speaker April 11 as part of Lawrence University’s 2022-23 Povolny Lecture Series in International Studies.

Read more about Galambos to present Povolny Lecture
Greg Milano talks coffee and shows students a cup of espresso during a class session.
Academics

Coffee course brews mix of history, economics, culture

Greg Milano developed a history course built through the lens of coffee. A blend of history, economics, and coffee culture, the course drew 39 students Winter Term, a huge jump from last year's debut.

Read more about Greg Milano teaches course on coffee
Mauriah Donegan Kraker dances.
Academics

Lawrence's Kraker selected for MacDowell Fellowship

Mauriah Donegan Kraker, a lecturer of dance at Lawrence University, has been selected for a prestigious month-long MacDowell Fellowship. It runs mid-March through mid-April.

Read more about Kraker selected for MacDowell Fellowship
Aerial photo of campus looking north from Briggs Hall.
Academics

Six talented Lawrence faculty members earn tenure

Six Lawrence University faculty members have been granted 2023 tenure appointments. All six will be promoted to associate professor at the start of the 2023-24 academic year.

Read more about Six faculty earn tenure appointments in 2023
Amber Newman and Madeline Taylor stand in the greenhouse in Briggs Hall.
Academics

Student researchers present at geosciences conference

Lawrence seniors Amber Newman and Madeline Taylor took the research they did last summer with geosciences professor Relena Ribbons and presented at the recent American Geophysical Union (AGU) conference in Chicago.

Read more about Geosciences students present research at conference
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Academics

Nine Lawrentians named Fulbright semifinalists

Six Lawrence University students and three recent Lawrence graduates have advanced to the semifinalist round for a prestigious U.S. Fulbright Student Award.

Read more about Nine Fulbright semifinalists at Lawrence in 2023
Melanie Shefchik stands in the Teakwood Room with the fireplace behind her.
Academics

Summer funds available for student research projects

The Lawrence University Research Fellows (LURF) program provides funding for summer research projects. The deadline for students to apply is drawing near.

Read more about Summer research experiences ahead of 2023 LURF deadline
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.

Read more about Anthony Jack talks inclusion in Convocation address

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