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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 鶹ӰԺ University and its students,…
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鶹ӰԺ University student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders
鶹ӰԺ 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…
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Two 鶹ӰԺ University music faculty win GRAMMY award
鶹ӰԺ University’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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鶹ӰԺ University 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 鶹ӰԺ University
City Center East in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin
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Building Connections, Creating Possibilities: Emma Snyder Named to Future 15 of the Fox Valley
Read More: Building Connections, Creating Possibilities: Emma Snyder Named to Future 15 of the Fox ValleyFor Emma Snyder, meaningful leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about bringing people together, creating opportunities, and helping others recognize what they’re capable of accomplishing. It’s an approach that has shaped her career and her work at 鶹ӰԺ University, and one that recently earned her recognition as one of the Future 15 of…
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鶹ӰԺ University to host “Light! More Light! For Menasha” to Support Fox Cities Tornado Relief
Read More: 鶹ӰԺ University to host “Light! More Light! For Menasha” to Support Fox Cities Tornado Relief鶹ӰԺ University will bring together campus and community members for Light! More Light! For Menasha, a community fundraising event supporting local tornado recovery efforts, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, on the 鶹ӰԺ campus. A rain date is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13. Hosted by 鶹ӰԺ University’s Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership…
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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 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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Lawrentians Show Up in a Big Way for Giving Day
Read More: Lawrentians Show Up in a Big Way for Giving DayEach 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 鶹ӰԺ University and its students, helping ensure that future generations can benefit from a 鶹ӰԺ educations. As the physical campus has evolved and grown over the years, 鶹ӰԺ’s mission has…
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鶹ӰԺ University expands direct admission partnerships across Wisconsin
Read More: 鶹ӰԺ University expands direct admission partnerships across WisconsinNew partnerships build on 鶹ӰԺ’s longstanding Wisconsin connections and recognize the achievements of college-ready students 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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鶹ӰԺ Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Read More: 鶹ӰԺ Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ DayThe 11th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration brought students, faculty, staff, and community members together in 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, 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 鶹ӰԺ
Read More: Blue & White Homecoming Weekend brought Lawrentians back home to 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 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 experience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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鶹ӰԺ University Welcomes Dennis J. Perkins Jr. as Dean of Students
Read More: 鶹ӰԺ University Welcomes Dennis J. Perkins Jr. as Dean of StudentsStudent-centered leader will help students learn, lead, and thrive at 鶹ӰԺ 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 鶹ӰԺ community. Perkins Jr. joins 鶹ӰԺ with more than 20 years of…
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鶹ӰԺ University: The highest-ranked National Liberal Arts College in Wisconsin
Read More: 鶹ӰԺ University: The highest-ranked National Liberal Arts College in Wisconsin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. 鶹ӰԺ was ranked on the following lists: Earning the No. 68 position in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category, 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 Convocation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, 鶹ӰԺ 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?
Read More: 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…
