Lawrence University is a residential liberal arts college and conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It is a supportive and welcoming academic community of 1,500 intellectually curious, diverse, multi-interested students from nearly every state and 50 countries—all committed to a rigorous and challenging educational experience.
(see more)Lawrence University is a residential liberal arts college and conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It is a supportive and welcoming academic community of 1,500 intellectually curious, diverse, multi-interested students from nearly every state and 50 countries—all committed to a rigorous and challenging educational experience.
winner of the Wisconsin Division of the National Music Teachers Association's Young Artist Piano Performance Competition
Lawrence University senior Benjamin Keating is the winner of the Wisconsin Division of the National Music Teachers Association's Young Artist Piano Performance Competition. He now advances to the regionals.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2024 Nov 28
Cross country records
Cristyn Oliver, a standout cross country and track athlete now in her fifth year at Lawrence University, is looking to put lessons learned on and off the track to work in a career focused on sports psychology. A psychology major from Redondo Beach, California, Oliver's passion for running has led to her interest in sports psychology over the past few years. She capped off her cross country career at Lawrence in record-setting fashion.

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2024 Nov 18
History research
Lawrence University senior Emma Jacobs has been researching the Teakwood Room in Chapman Hall for more than two years, part of her majors in history and art history. A presentation delivered recently in the historic space on Chapman's second floor was a culmination of her work to date.

Achievement (Other) -
2024 Nov 18
Neuroscience research
Four Lawrence University neuroscience majors are immersed in cognitive research aimed at understanding how people in an information-rich world interact with visual stimuli and how that affects attention and memory. Den Boakye, a junior from Ghana, Vivian Khan, a senior from Waukon, Iowa, Fanta Jatta, a senior from Madison, Wisconsin, and Khayla Santiago, a senior from Morton Grove, Illinois, are working in the lab of Professor Chunyue Teng on research that aims to shed light on how the brain juggles the new information we see with information we remember.

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2024 Nov 18
Neuroscience research
Four Lawrence University neuroscience majors are immersed in cognitive research aimed at understanding how people in an information-rich world interact with visual stimuli and how that affects attention and memory. Den Boakye, a junior from Ghana, Vivian Khan, a senior from Waukon, Iowa, Fanta Jatta, a senior from Madison, Wisconsin, and Khayla Santiago, a senior from Morton Grove, Illinois, are working in the lab of Professor Chunyue Teng on research that aims to shed light on how the brain juggles the new information we see with information we remember.

Achievement (Other) -
2024 Nov 18
Neuroscience research
Four Lawrence University neuroscience majors are immersed in cognitive research aimed at understanding how people in an information-rich world interact with visual stimuli and how that affects attention and memory. Den Boakye, a junior from Ghana, Vivian Khan, a senior from Waukon, Iowa, Fanta Jatta, a senior from Madison, Wisconsin, and Khayla Santiago, a senior from Morton Grove, Illinois, are working in the lab of Professor Chunyue Teng on research that aims to shed light on how the brain juggles the new information we see with information we remember.

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2024 Nov 18
Sandberg receives Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship
Sofia Sandberg is a recipient of Lawrence University's Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship.

Scholarship -
2024 Jul 15
Gaus receives Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship
Sophia Gaus is a recipient of Lawrence University's Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship.

Scholarship -
2024 Jul 15
Neuroscience research
Four Lawrence University neuroscience majors are immersed in cognitive research aimed at understanding how people in an information-rich world interact with visual stimuli and how that affects attention and memory. Den Boakye, a junior from Ghana, Vivian Khan, a senior from Waukon, Iowa, Fanta Jatta, a senior from Madison, Wisconsin, and Khayla Santiago, a senior from Morton Grove, Illinois, are working in the lab of Professor Chunyue Teng on research that aims to shed light on how the brain juggles the new information we see with information we remember.

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2024 Nov 18

Beaster receives Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship
Emelyn Beaster is a recipient of Lawrence University's Henry Merritt Wriston Scholarship.

Scholarship -
2024 Jul 15

Wang receives Ralph White Prize in Mathematics
Helin Wang is the recipient of Lawrence University's Ralph White Prize in Mathematics. It is awarded to a sophomore student excelling in the study of mathematics.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Smith receives Ralph White Prize in Mathematics
David Smith is the recipient of Lawrence University's Ralph White Prize in Mathematics, awarded to a sophomore student excelling in the study of mathematics.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15
Tevonian receives Waring Prize in Religious Studies
Madeleine Tevonian is the recipient of Lawrence University's E. Graham Waring Prize in Religious Studies. It is given to a student for the best paper written in a religious studies course.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15
Rickard receives Tichenor Prize in English
Zoe Rickard is the recipient of Lawrence University's Tichenor Prize in English. It is awarded to the student with the best critical essay about a work of English literature.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Frodl receives award in geology
Edythmae Frodl is a recipient of Lawrence University's Tank-Palmquist-Ross Award in Geology. Established in honor of professors Ronald W. Tank, John C. Palmquist, and Theodore W. Ross, it is awarded to the outstanding geology student in the junior class.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Closson receives award in geology
Sydney Closson is a recipient of Lawrence University's Tank-Palmquist-Ross Award in Geology. Established in honor of professors Ronald W. Tank, John C. Palmquist, and Theodore W. Ross, it is awarded to the outstanding geology student in the junior class.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Burns receives Lawrence's Student Life Award
Wynter Burns is a recipient of Lawrence University's Student Life Award. Established in 1978 and sponsored by the Lawrence University Alumni Association, it is given to a senior in recognition of leadership and service.

Community Service -
2024 Jul 15
Alvarez receives Lawrence's Student Life Award
Marelis Alvarez is a recipient of Lawrence University's Student Life Award, established in 1978 and sponsored by the Lawrence University Alumni Association and given to a senior in recognition of leadership and service.

Community Service -
2024 Jul 15
Nasr receives Lawrence's Stevens Prize
Mohamed Khalil Ben Nasr is the recipient of Lawrence University's Warren Hurst Stevens Prize. It is annually awarded to a junior in recognition of high scholarship and activity in college affairs.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Austria receives Senior Prize for Statistics and Data Science
Nina Austria is the recipient of Lawrence University's Senior Prize for Statistics and Data Science. It is awarded annually to a graduating senior who demonstrates interest and excellence in the study of statistics and data science.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Whitaker receives Senior Art Award for Studio Art
Miranda Whitaker is the recipient of Lawrence University's Senior Art Award for Studio Art.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Allison receives Lawrence's Senior Art Award
Izzy Allison is the recipient of Lawrence University's Senior Art Award in Art History.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15
Montalvo-Mosso receives Russell Award for Excellence in Biological Research
Arlet Montalvo-Mosso is the recipient of Lawrence University's Howard and Helen Russell Award for Excellence in Biological Research. It recognizes excellence in biological research at the college. The award was established by family and friends of the Russells. Members of the Russell family have been strong supporters of liberal education and Lawrence University; Howard and Helen Russell are grandparents of Beth De Stasio '83, professor of biology and Raymond H. Herzog Professor of Science, whose husband, Bart De Stasio '82, is also a professor of biology. This year the award is given in honor of Beth De Stasio's father, Roger Schoenfeld.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15
Gajulapalli receives Lawrence's Russell Award for Excellence in Biological Research
Apaarna Gajulapalli is a recipient of Lawrence University's Howard and Helen Russell Award for Excellence in Biological Research. It recognizes excellence in biological research at the college.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Carlson receives Lawrence's Ritter Prize in Chinese Language
Matthew Carlson is the recipient of Lawrence University's Patricia Ritter Prize in Chinese Language. It recognizes exceptional achievement by a Lawrence undergraduate in the study of Chinese language.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Osterhus receives Ritter Prize in Chinese Culture
Isabel Osterhus is the recipient of Lawrence University's Patricia Ritter Prize in Chinese Culture. It recognizes exceptional achievement by a Lawrence undergraduate in the study of Chinese culture. The award was established in honor of Ms. Ritter for her work in promoting academic exchange between China and the United States.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Johnson receives Richman Student Research Award in Biology
Mira Johnson is the recipient of Lawrence University's Sumner Richman Student Research Award in Biology. It is awarded to a student showing promise in biological research.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15
Hairston receives Lawrence's Richman Student Research Award in Biology
Laken Hairston is the recipient of Lawrence University's Sumner Richman Student Research Award in Biology. It is awarded to a student showing promise in biological research.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15
Clarkson receives Lawrence's Richardson Award for Studio Art
Juli Clarkson is the recipient of Lawrence University's Richardson Award for Studio Art. It is awarded to women excelling in studio art.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15

Jacobs receives Richardson Award in Art History
Emma Jacobs is the recipient of Lawrence University's Elizabeth Richardson Award in Art History. The prize is awarded to women excelling in art history.

Academic Award -
2024 Jul 15