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.
Maya Lines earns Russell Award for Excellence in Biological Research
Maya Lines is the recipient of the Howard and Helen Russell Award for Excellence in Biological Research at Lawrence University. It is awarded annually in recognition of an outstanding student.

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2023 Jul 30
Zintel earns Richman Student Research Award in Biology
Marissa Zintel is the recipient of the Sumner Richman Student Research Award in Biology at Lawrence University, awarded to a student showing promise in biological research.

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2023 Jul 30

Laurel Hendricks earns Richardson Award at Lawrence
Laurel Hendricks is the recipient of the Elizabeth Richardson Award in Art History at Lawrence University, awarded to women excelling in art history.

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2023 Jul 30

Yui Maeharas earns Reid Prize in Art
Yui Maehara is the recipient of the Estelle Ray Reid Prize in Art at Lawrence University, awarded for graduate study of art.

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2023 Jul 30

Peters earns Raney Prize in History at Lawrence
Venn Peters is the recipient of a William F. Raney Prize in History at Lawrence University, given annually to an outstanding history major. The prize is awarded to the senior (or seniors) with the highest GPA in the major.

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2023 Jul 30
Shubert earns Raney Prize in History at Lawrence
Sullivan Shubert is the recipient of a William F. Raney Prize in History at Lawrence University, given annually to an outstanding history major. The prize is awarded to the senior (or seniors) with the highest GPA in the major.

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2023 Jul 30
Freeman receives Mojmir Povolny Prize in Government at Lawrence
Alexandra Freeman is the recipient of the Mojmir Povolny Prize in Government at Lawrence University. It is awarded annually to an outstanding senior government student.

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2023 Jul 29

Nathan Graff earns Music Education Teaching Award at Lawrence
Nathan Graff is the recipient of the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Education Teaching Award at Lawrence University.

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2023 Jul 29

Recipients of Pi Kappa Lambda First-Year Prize at Lawrence
Four Lawrence University students were honored with the Pi Kappa Lambda First-Year Prize, awarded for outstanding scholarly achievement in a student's first year.

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2023 Jul 29

Maxim Plekhov earns Political Science Journal Award at Lawrence
Maxim Plekhov is the recipient of the Political Science Journal Award at Lawrence University. It is given annually to an outstanding undergraduate student.

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2023 Jul 29
Recipients of Lawrence's Cunningham Prize
Six Lawrence University students are recipients of the college's annual Maurice Cunningham Phi Beta Kappa Prize, awarded to the third-year B.A. or fourth-year B.A./B.Mus. double-degree student with the highest grade-point average: Katrina Girod, Daniel Godoy, Alexandra Jimerson-McKinnies, Summit Kumar, Helen Panshin, and Irene Yank.

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2023 Jul 29
Valeria Nunez Herdoiza earns Olson Award at Lawrence
Valeria Nunez Herdoiza is the recipient of the Edwin H. Olson Award in Human Services at Lawrence University, awarded to a senior psychology major planning to undertake a career in one of the psychology-related helping professions.

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2023 Jul 29

Baer earns two year-end academic awards at Lawrence
Congratulations to Nick Baer for being the recipient of two of Lawrence University's year-end academic awards. The government major received the Political Science Journal Award, given to an outstanding undergraduate student, and the Patricia Ritter Prize in Chinese Language, recognizing exceptional achievement in the study of Chinese language.

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2023 Jul 29

Recipients of Downer First-Year Prize at Lawrence
Sixteen Lawrence University students were honored with the Phi Beta Kappa Downer First-Year Prize, given in recognition of outstanding academic performance as a first-year Bachelor of Arts student at Lawrence.

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2023 Jul 29

Recipient of Cunningham Prize at Lawrence
Six Lawrence University students are recipients of the college's annual Maurice Cunningham Phi Beta Kappa Prize, awarded to the third-year B.A. or fourth-year B.A./B.Mus. double-degree student with the highest grade-point average: Katrina Girod, Daniel Godoy, Alexandra Jimerson-McKinnies, Summit Kumar, Helen Panshin, and Irene Yank.

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2023 Jul 29
Wahl receives Olson Award at Lawrence
Justus Wahl is the recipient of the Edwin H. Olson Award in Human Services at Lawrence University, awarded to a senior psychology major planning to undertake a career in one of the psychology-related helping professions.

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2023 Jul 29
Chance Arnold receives McConagha Prize at Lawrence
Chance Arnold is the recipient of the William A. McConagha Prize at Lawrence University, awarded to the student who best exhibits excellence in the study of economics.

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2023 Jul 29

Emma Goodman receives Pate McConagha Prize at Lawrence
Emma Goodman is the recipient of the Jessie Mae Pate McConagha Prize at Lawrence University, an annual award that recognizes interdisciplinary scholarship in art history within the humanities. Goodman graduated from Lawrence in June with majors in art history and studio art.

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2023 Jul 29

Taeha Jeon receives Lauter International Student Prize at Lawrence
Taeha Jeon is the recipient of Lawrence University's annual Charles F. Lauter International Student Prize. Established in honor of a former dean, the award is given to an international student who distinguishes themselves through scholarship, leadership, service, and support for Lawrence International.

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2023 Jul 29

Capaldi earns Hicks Prize in Poetry at Lawrence University
Mae Capaldi is the recipient of the Hicks Prize in Poetry at Lawrence University, presented annually to a student for the best submitted poem.

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2023 Jul 29
Rowe earns Hollinger Award in Music History at Lawrence
Lee Rowe is the recipient of the Paul C. Hollinger Award in Music History at Lawrence University, presented annually to a student in honor of former music professor Paul Hollinger.

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2023 Jul 29
Threlkeld earns Hollinger Award in Music History at Lawrence
Helen Threlkeld is the recipient of the Paul C. Hollinger Award in Music History at Lawrence University, presented annually to a student in honor of former music professor Paul Hollinger.

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2023 Jul 29

Brenneman earns Gerdes Award in Anthropology at Lawrence
William R. Brenneman is the recipient of the Christine Gerdes Award in Anthropology at Lawrence University, presented to an outstanding junior who excels in the study of anthropology.

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2023 Jul 29

Tevonian earns Harrison Award at Lawrence
Madeleine Tevonian is the recipient of Lawrence University's Richard A. Harrison Award for Researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It is presented annually to a student in memory of Richard A. Harrison, a former dean of the faculty.

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2023 Jul 29

Hutton earns First-Year Studies Writing Prize at Lawrence
Colin Hutton is the recipient of Lawrence University's First-Year Studies Writing Prize. It is awarded to a student whose submitted paper demonstrates outstanding qualities of critical analysis and thoughtful articulation. The winning paper is selected by a committee of First-Year Studies instructors.

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2023 Jul 29
Sorensen receives Farley Prize in Philosophy at Lawrence
Alyssa Joy Sorensen is the recipient of the John Herbert and Mamie E. Farley Prize in Philosophy at Lawrence University, awarded annually to a senior student or students excelling in the study of philosophy.

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2023 Jul 29
McLaughlin receives Farley Prize in Philosophy at Lawrence
Sean McLaughlin is among the recipients of a John Herbert and Mamie E. Farley Prize in Philosophy at Lawrence University, presented annually to a senior student excelling in the study of philosophy.

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2023 Jul 29

Portzline receives Farley Prize in Philosophy at Lawrence
Otto Portzline is among the recipients of a John Herbert and Mamie E. Farley Prize in Philosophy at Lawrence University, presented annually to a senior student or students excelling in the study of philosophy.

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2023 Jul 29

Zuniga earns Clyde Duncan Prize at Lawrence
Emily Zuniga is the recipient of Lawrence University's annual Clyde Duncan Prize, awarded to an upperclass student with broad interests and abilities that combine music with literature, aesthetics, and culture.

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2023 Jul 29

Kreeger earns Lawrence award in analytical chemistry
Annika Michelle Kreeger is the recipient of Lawrence University's Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry, given to a junior for outstanding performance in analytical chemistry. Lawrence faculty praised Kreeger as an exceptional student who demonstrates a strong understanding of the course's concepts and the ability to apply them in the lab. Her exceptional performance was highlighted by achieving the highest score ever on the lab practical. These achievements showcase Kreeger's exceptional aptitude for analytical chemistry, and her bright future in chemistry in general.

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2023 Jul 28