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Remembering Robert “Bob” DeKoch ’74: A Life of Leadership, Service, and Purpose
Read More: Remembering Robert “Bob” DeKoch ’74: A Life of Leadership, Service, and PurposeRobert “Bob” DeKoch ’74, a Â鶹ӰԺ 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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Â鶹ӰԺ University expands direct admission partnerships across Wisconsin
Read More: Â鶹ӰԺ University expands direct admission partnerships across WisconsinNew partnerships build on Â鶹ӰԺ’s longstanding Wisconsin connections and recognize the achievements of college-ready students Â鶹ӰԺ 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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Â鶹ӰԺ Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Read More: Â鶹ӰԺ Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ DayThe 11th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration brought students, faculty, staff, and community members together in Â鶹ӰԺ 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, Â鶹ӰԺ’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 Â鶹ӰԺ
Read More: Blue & White Homecoming Weekend brought Lawrentians back home to Â鶹ӰԺLawrentians 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 Â鶹ӰԺ 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
Read More: America 250 concert to celebrate the many voices of the American experienceÂ鶹ӰԺ 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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Â鶹ӰԺ University Welcomes Dennis J. Perkins Jr. as Dean of Students
Read More: Â鶹ӰԺ University Welcomes Dennis J. Perkins Jr. as Dean of StudentsStudent-centered leader will help students learn, lead, and thrive at Â鶹ӰԺ Â鶹ӰԺ 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 Â鶹ӰԺ community. Perkins Jr. joins Â鶹ӰԺ with more than 20 years of…
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Â鶹ӰԺ University: The highest-ranked National Liberal Arts College in Wisconsin
Read More: Â鶹ӰԺ University: The highest-ranked National Liberal Arts College in WisconsinÂ鶹ӰԺ 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. Â鶹ӰԺ was ranked on the following lists: Earning the No. 68 position in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category, Â鶹ӰԺ continues to hold a strong position in…
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Community and the work of belonging shared at Matriculation Convocation
Read More: Community and the work of belonging shared at Matriculation ConvocationÂ鶹ӰԺ 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, Â鶹ӰԺ welcomed 391 incoming students, 346 first-year, 29 transfer, and 16 international students…
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Â鶹ӰԺ University welcomes new students to campus
Read More: Â鶹ӰԺ University welcomes new students to campusCheered on by faculty, staff, alumni, and returning students, Â鶹ӰԺ University’s Class of 2030 passed through the Welcome Arch and across Main Hall Green on Sept. 8, marking the start of their Â鶹ӰԺ 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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Â鶹ӰԺ University named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2027
Read More: Â鶹ӰԺ University named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2027Â鶹ӰԺ 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 Â鶹ӰԺ’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning, academic excellence, and incredible student experiences. “For more than 175 years, Â鶹ӰԺ University has provided a personalized liberal arts education that combines…
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Â鶹ӰԺ University welcomes new faculty as the 2026-27 academic year begins
Read More: Â鶹ӰԺ University welcomes new faculty as the 2026-27 academic year beginsÂ鶹ӰԺ University 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 Â鶹ӰԺ community and expand opportunities for student learning and collaboration. Classes for the Fall Term begin Sept. 14. Meet the new…
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Â鶹ӰԺ celebrates the Class of 2026 at its 177th Commencement
Read More: Â鶹ӰԺ celebrates the Class of 2026 at its 177th CommencementConfetti flies as Â鶹ӰԺ University graduates celebrate Commencement 2026. (Photo by Danny Damiani Photography)