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  1. Alex Schreiber smiles while seated in a science lab. Lab equipment, bottles, and another person using a microscope appear in the background.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Alex Schreiber

    Professor of Biology Alex Schreiber blends his passions for physiology, outdoor adventure, and experiential learning to create unforgettable educational experiences for his students. From climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to studying human physiology under extreme conditions, his courses inspire curiosity and hands-on discovery.

  2. Jon Rosales leads a discussion in a snowy forest at Saint Lawrence University, holding a clipboard while gesturing toward students in winter gear. The group stands among trees with snow-covered ground, participating in an outdoor learning session.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Jon Rosales

    Professor of Environmental Studies Jon Rosales is passionate about the environment and helping students understand the complexities of global environmental challenges and explore innovative solutions. Through hands-on learning and interdisciplinary approaches, his courses inspire students to think critically, act decisively, and live within the laws of Nature.

  3. Judith Nagel-Myers sits in a geology lab.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Judith Nagel-Myers

    From hands-on experiences to field trips exploring volcanic landscapes, Associate Professor of Geology Judith Nagel-Myers ignites curiosity and enthusiasm for the study of past, present, and future environments that are shaped by earth systems processes. Her teaching blends creativity, real-world applications, and a deep appreciation for student perspectives.

  4. Saint Lawrence University student touching what appears to be a small owl

    St. Lawrence Joins the EcoLeague Environmental Education Consortium

    St. Lawrence recently joined the EcoLeague, a consortium of liberal arts colleges and universities dedicated to ecologically focused education and research as well as modeling sustainability through their operations and facilities.

  5. Sara Ashpole, sits on a picnic table outside and holds a jar of jam. She is speaking to a group of students gathered around picnic tables. There are fresh vegetables scatter through out the table.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Sara Ashpole

    Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Sara Ashpole is passionate about field-based learning, connecting students to real-world environmental challenges while inspiring critical thinking and meaningful action for a sustainable future. Her research expertise includes local collaborations with landowners to monitor frogs and salamanders and restore endangered amphibian habitats, as well as policy work through her leadership on national and international conservation committees.

  6. Erika Barthlemess, wearing a florescent orange vest, stands in front of a group of Saint Lawrence students and explains a research sample collection process. The group is outside in the woods.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Erika Barthelmess

    From hands-on field trips to guided meditation, Erika Barthelmess creates a learning environment that’s as dynamic and engaging as the natural world she studies.

  7. A group of students gathers in a circle outdoors, listening attentively to an instructor with a green backpack. The group is standing on a leaf-covered forest floor, holding notebooks and dressed for a field experience. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a warm, autumn atmosphere.

    St. Lawrence Partners with Duke for Fast-Track Environmental Master’s Program

    St. Lawrence University students aiming for careers in environmental management or forestry now have a unique opportunity to fast-track their education, thanks to a new partnership with Duke University’s prestigious Nicholas School of the Environment. Through a newly established 3:2 Cooperative College Program, high-achieving students can earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years.

  8. A group of Saint Lawrence students sit around a campfire as part of the First-Year program.

    St. Lawrence University Featured in The Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges

    St. Lawrence University has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, earning a place in The Princeton Review's 2025 edition of its Guide to Green Colleges.

  9. Diane White Husic.

    Meet the Trailblazing Leader of Our New Center for the Environment

    Diane White Husic, the inaugural Dick ’64 and Gail Stradling Executive Director of the Center for the Environment, is a seasoned environmental advocate, teacher, and researcher widely respected in her field.

  10. Richard and Gail Stradling.

    $1.5 Million Gift Empowers Center for the Environment Leadership

    Richard “Dick” ’64 and Gail Stradling have created an endowment to permanently fund the new Center for the Environment’s executive director position with their generous $1.5 million gift. Introduced...