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Lawrence University Welcomes Dennis J. Perkins Jr. as Dean of Students
Student-centered leader will help students learn, lead, and thrive at Lawrence Lawrence University is proud to announce the appointment of Dennis J. Perkins Jr. as its new Dean of Students, a leadership role focused on advancing student success, belonging, and well-being across the Lawrence community. Perkins Jr. joins Lawrence with more than 20 years of…
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Lawrence University: The highest-ranked National Liberal Arts College in Wisconsin
Lawrence University once again retained the top spot among Wisconsin Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2027 Best Colleges rankings published Sept. 22 by U.S. News & World Report. Lawrence was ranked on the following lists: Earning the No. 68 position in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category, Lawrence continues to hold a strong position in…
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Community and the work of belonging shared at Matriculation Convocation
Lawrence University President Laurie A. Carter challenged students, faculty, staff, and Fox Cities community members to embrace community as both a responsibility and a shared purpose as she welcomed the campus community to the 2026-27 academic year during Matriculation Convocation. This year, Lawrence welcomed 391 incoming students, 346 first-year, 29 transfer, and 16 international students…
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Early Decision vs. Early Action: What’s the Difference?
Submitting an Early Decision (ED) application to a college is binding, while Early Action (EA) is typically not binding. Both allow students to apply and receive a decision earlier than if they chose to apply through the Regular Decision process. If a student already knows where they want to go, Early Decision can make the…
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Lawrence University welcomes new students to campus
Cheered on by faculty, staff, alumni, and returning students, Lawrence University’s Class of 2030 passed through the Welcome Arch and across Main Hall Green on Sept. 8, marking the start of their Lawrence journeys. Families and supporters filled campus throughout Move-In Day as new Lawrentians settled into residence halls and gathered for the President’s Welcome…
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From Princeton thesis to global summit: Lawrence graduate helps build Afrovest
Some ideas are meant to be submitted, graded, and filed away. Afrovest began as an academic project, but a group of students built it into something more. The story began for Lawrence while CEO Nana Barwuah and a handful of students, including Lawrence’s own Max Huddleston ’26, were studying abroad at Oxford, where their friendships…
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Lawrence University students earn Fulbright fellowships
Lawrence University graduates Kaitlin Buelow ’26 and Jude Lawler ’26 will travel to Germany as recipients of 2026 U.S. Fulbright Program fellowships, joining a distinguished group of scholars selected for one of the nation’s most prestigious international exchange programs. “We are so proud of our Fulbright recipients, who embody a Lawrentian commitment to inquiry and…
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Lawrence Theatre of the Air Launches as Weekly Podcast, Bringing Golden Age Radio Drama to New Audiences
18-episode inaugural season begins Thursday, September 3, 2026 Lawrence University’s Department of Theatre Arts announced today the launch of Lawrence Theatre of the Air as a weekly podcast series, making more than two decades of live Old Time Radio performances available to listeners everywhere for the first time. Beginning Thursday, September 3, 2026, one new…
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Internationally Acclaimed Composer Elise Witt to Lead Artist Residency with Lawrence Community Girl Choir
Young singers invited to register by September 9 for unique opportunity to learn from internationally recognized educator and performer This fall, the Lawrence Community Music School is proud to welcome internationally acclaimed singer, composer, educator, and community song leader Elise Witt as Artist in Residence with the Lawrence Community Girl Choir. Known for creating joyful,…
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Lawrence University student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders
Lawrence University graduate Cao Le Quynh Anh ’26 will begin a fully funded master’s degree as a Yenching Fellow at Peking University in Beijing this fall, joining one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders, with an annual acceptance rate typically under 3%. The master’s program brings together outstanding young leaders from…
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Lawrence University named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2027
Lawrence University has been named one of the nation’s best colleges for undergraduate education, earning a place in The Princeton Review’s Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition, which showcases Lawrence’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning, academic excellence, and incredible student experiences. “For more than 175 years, Lawrence University has provided a personalized liberal arts education that combines…
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Five Lawrence standouts to join the Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
Five Lawrence University standouts are set to be inducted into the Lawrence Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame in October. Football’s Joel Bogenschuetz, softball star Carli Gurholt, three-sport standout Vickie Leathers, men’s basketball star Chris Siebert and distance running great Sam Stevens will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Oct. 9 at the Warch…
