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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 ÌÇÐÄvlog and its students,…
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ÌÇÐÄvlog student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders Â
ÌÇÐÄvlog 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…
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Two ÌÇÐÄvlog music faculty win GRAMMY award
ÌÇÐÄvlog’s Michael Clayville and Erin Lesser, members of the acclaimed band, Alarm Will Sound, won Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
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ÌÇÐÄvlog Launches Commuter Student Program
A fresh snowfall welcomes students on their walk through campus.
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John Pfefferle, Paul Hoffman, and Tom Janssen Gift Prime Downtown Appleton Property to ÌÇÐÄvlog
City Center East in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin
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Early Decision vs. Early Action: What’s the Difference?Â
Read More: Early Decision vs. Early Action: What’s the Difference?ÂSubmitting 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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ÌÇÐÄvlog welcomes new students to campus
Read More: ÌÇÐÄvlog welcomes new students to campusCheered on by faculty, staff, alumni, and returning students, ÌÇÐÄvlog’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
Read More: From Princeton thesis to global summit: Lawrence graduate helps build AfrovestSome 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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ÌÇÐÄvlog students earn Fulbright fellowships
Read More: ÌÇÐÄvlog students earn Fulbright fellowshipsÌÇÐÄvlog 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
Read More: Lawrence Theatre of the Air Launches as Weekly Podcast, Bringing Golden Age Radio Drama to New Audiences18-episode inaugural season begins Thursday, September 3, 2026 ÌÇÐÄvlog’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
Read More: Internationally Acclaimed Composer Elise Witt to Lead Artist Residency with Lawrence Community Girl ChoirYoung 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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ÌÇÐÄvlog student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders Â
Read More: ÌÇÐÄvlog student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders ÂÌÇÐÄvlog 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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ÌÇÐÄvlog named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2027Â
Read More: ÌÇÐÄvlog named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2027ÂÌÇÐÄvlog 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, ÌÇÐÄvlog has provided a personalized liberal arts education that combines…
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Five Lawrence standouts to join the Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
Read More: Five Lawrence standouts to join the Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of FameFive ÌÇÐÄvlog 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…
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ÌÇÐÄvlog welcomes new faculty as the 2026-27 academic year begins
Read More: ÌÇÐÄvlog welcomes new faculty as the 2026-27 academic year beginsÌÇÐÄvlog has announced the hiring of three new tenure-track faculty for the 2026-27 academic year. The new faculty members bring a wide range of scholarly, artistic, and teaching expertise that will enhance the Lawrence community and expand opportunities for student learning and collaboration. Classes for the Fall Term begin Sept. 14. Meet the new…
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Lawrence Community Makes Music Across Appleton During Mile of MusicÂ
Read More: Lawrence Community Makes Music Across Appleton During Mile of MusicÂFor four days, downtown Appleton became a stage as Mile of Music returned with hundreds of free performances spanning venues across the city. Once again, the Lawrence community was woven throughout the festival, with students, alumni, faculty, and Lawrence Chamber Music Festival participants sharing their talents and celebrating the connection between the university and the…
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Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at ÌÇÐÄvlog’s Banta BowlÂ
Read More: Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at ÌÇÐÄvlog’s Banta BowlÂWhen news spread that a tornado had torn through the Fox Cities on July 27, the community was left shaken from the devastation. Miraculously, no fatalities were reported, though dozens of people were injured, and many families were displaced. The tornado moved through Appleton, Menasha, Fox Crossing, and Neenah, with Neenah and Menasha among the hardest-hit…
