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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
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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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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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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Chris Clarke
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Clarke named Lawrence's vice president for student life 

Chris Clarke has been promoted to vice president for student life at Lawrence. Formerly dean of students, he had been in the interim vice president role since July.

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Students and staff hold a Happy Giving Day sign in front of the Spin the Wheel game in front of Warch Campus Center.
About Lawrence

Giving Day brings in nearly $1.84M

Lawrence University’s ninth annual Giving Day on Oct. 26 brought in nearly $1.84 million from 2,694 donors, providing huge support for the Lawrence Fund. It will benefit current and future Lawrentians.

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5 reasons to participate in Giving Day Oct. 26

The ninth annual Giving Day arrives Oct. 26. There are opportunities for alumni, faculty, staff, and students to take part in the day-long event that raises important dollars to support the Lawrence Fund. 

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Students gather and move about in the Steitz atrium on first day of classes.
About Lawrence

The Lawrence Advantage: an investment in our students

Lawrence University has introduced the Lawrence Advantage, a pledge to fully meet the demonstrated institutional need of students from Wisconsin and Illinois, beginning in Fall 2023.

Read more about Lawrence Advantage announcement
President Laurie Carter walks with faculty members at the front of the procession on the way into Memorial Chapel.
About Lawrence

Carter's convocation address leans into liberal arts

President Laurie Carter welcomes Lawrence community at Matriculation Convocation, says coming work is about leaning into the liberal arts.

Read more about 2022 Matriculation Convocation story
Incoming students carry the red Class of 2026 flag as they lead the processional under the arch.
About Lawrence

U.S. News ranks Lawrence among top liberal arts colleges

Lawrence University is ranked as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Wisconsin and one of the best in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings.

Read more about Lawrence in 2022 U.S. News rankings
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About Lawrence

New landmark, traditions greet incoming class

The newest Lawrentians were welcomed to campus Tuesday afternoon with a procession through Lawrence’s new arch and a greeting from the campus community at the annual President's Welcome.

Read more about 2022 President's Welcome and arch ribbon cutting
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Lawrence mourns passing of Herbert Kohler Jr.

Lawrence University is mourning the death of Herbert Kohler Jr., a trustee from 1974 to 2002 before being elected a trustee emeritus. The business leader died Sept. 3. 

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Henry Tibbetts-Zesbaugh, Ben Resnick, and Cormac Billick talk to a staff member at an information table during the Campus Resources Fair during New Student Move-in.
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Newest Lawrentians arrive, begin orientation

Incoming students arrived at Lawrence on Monday, greeted on move-in day by staff and student volunteers who spread out across campus to welcome and assist the newest Lawrentians.

Read more about Move in day 2022 welcome week
The blue tarp is pulled from the signage at the top of the Welcome Arch during the reveal on Thursday afternoon.
About Lawrence

Welcome Arch unveiled, brings new traditions

The new Welcome Arch at the corner of College Avenue and Drew Street got its long-awaited reveal on Thursday. Come Tuesday, it'll help launch a new tradition with incoming students.

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A graduate holds a Congrats Grad balloon as she and other graduates walk across College Avenue during the 2022 Commencement.
About Lawrence

Princeton Review: Lawrence among best colleges in country

Lawrence University is featured in The Princeton Review’s The Best 388 Colleges for 2023. The annual ranking highlights top colleges across the country.

Read more about Princeton Review Best Colleges for 2023
Students and staff give away t-shirts at a table on campus next to a Giving Day sign during 2021 Giving Day.
About Lawrence

Lawrence Fund hits all-time high in 2021-22

Financial support from Lawrence University’s alumni and friends came in strong during the 2021-22 fiscal year, with the Lawrence Fund raising a record $4.13 million.

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Graduates walk to the 2022 Commencement ceremony in their caps and gowns.
About Lawrence

Lawrence lands on Fiske, College Raptor rankings

Lawrence University is recognized in two recently released rankings: The Fiske Guide to Colleges and College Raptor both included Lawrence in their annual lists of best colleges.

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About Lawrence

Appleton ranked among best places to live in America

Appleton has been ranked as one of the best places to live in the country by livability.com. We are not surprised. The city that Lawrence University calls home has much to offer.

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About Lawrence

7 tips for making the most of your Visit Day

Sullivan Shubert took his visit to Lawrence three years ago. Now heading into his senior year, he has tips for prospective students planning their own visits to campus.

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Lawrence's women's soccer team celebrates a game-winning goal.
About Lawrence

Damiani earns CASE Award for soccer celebration photo

Danny Damiani's photo of the celebration of a game-winning goal by the Lawrence women's soccer team has earned him a Bronze Award in CASE's 2022 Circle of Excellence awards competition.

 

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Main Hall cupola lit up at night following the Inauguration ceremony of President Laurie A. Carter
About Lawrence

Carter Named to Annapolis Group Board

Lawrence University President Laurie A. Carter has been named to the board of directors of The Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges, an organization that supports the work of about 130 independent liberal arts colleges across the country.

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About Lawrence

Lawrence trivia: 47 questions, from 1847 to now

In honor of the 175th anniversary of Lawrence’s founding in 1847, and in conjunction with Lawrence Archives, and in a nod to Lawrence’s love of trivia, we’ve put together a quiz to test your knowledge of Lawrence history.

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A commencement cap at the 2021 ceremony reads "the adventures begin now."
About Lawrence

22 things to know as Commencement nears

Lawrence's 2022 Commencement ceremony is set for Main Hall Green at 10 a.m. June 12. Marvel actor Anthony Mackie will be on campus as the Commencement speaker. Here's what you need to know about the big weekend.

Read more about Preview of 2022 Commencement

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