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Remembering Robert “Bob” DeKoch ’74: A Life of Leadership, Service, and Purpose
Robert “Bob” DeKoch ’74, a Lawrence University alumnus, longtime business executive, leadership mentor, and co-founder of New North who championed regional growth and leadership development across Northeast Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the age of 74. To many, Bob was a business leader, mentor, author, community champion, and trusted friend. But beneath…
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Lawrentians Show Up in a Big Way for Giving Day
Each year, Giving Day showcases the generosity of the Lawrentian community, and this year’s effort was no exception. Supporters once again demonstrated their commitment to Lawrence University and its students, helping ensure that future generations can benefit from a Lawrence educations. As the physical campus has evolved and grown over the years, Lawrence’s mission has…
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Lawrence University expands direct admission partnerships across Wisconsin
New partnerships build on Lawrence’s longstanding Wisconsin connections and recognize the achievements of college-ready students Lawrence University is deepening its investment in Wisconsin communities by expanding its Direct Admission Partnership program to more schools across the state. The effort builds on the university’s Direct Admission Partnership with Appleton Area School District, announced in 2025, which…
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Lawrence Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The 11th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration brought students, faculty, staff, and community members together in Lawrence University’s Warch Campus Center on Oct. 12 to honor Indigenous cultures, histories, and contributions. The celebration reflected a collaborative effort across campus. Carter Robinson, Lawrence’s director of community values, engagement and sustainability, helped organize the event alongside students…
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Blue & White Homecoming Weekend brought Lawrentians back home to Lawrence
Lawrentians returned to campus Oct. 9-10 for Blue & White Homecoming Weekend, bringing together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to celebrate shared memories, create new ones, and reflect on the many ways Lawrence continues to shape lives and communities. Under spectacular autumn skies, the weekend featured a full slate of activities, including athletic competitions,…
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America 250 concert to celebrate the many voices of the American experience
Lawrence University’s Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band come together for a special America 250 concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in Memorial Chapel, celebrating the nation’s rich musical heritage through American composers, themes, and styles. The performance is free and open to the public. The evening will begin with The Prelude, a pre-concert reception…
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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…
