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A Celebration of More Light!

There are moments of enlightenment happening every day at Lawrence: from a student researcher experiencing a first-ever scientific breakthrough to a musician who brilliantly performs a challenging recital; from a dynamic come-from-behind victory in an athletic competition to the confidence gained after completing a difficult paper. Since its founding in 1847, Lawrence University has always been a place that has enabled its students and faculty to shine. Now, thanks to the successful completion of the More Light! campaign, Lawrence’s future has never been brighter.


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A Weekend To Remember

Lawrence pulled out all the stops for a two-day More Light! campaign finale that brought hundreds of alumni, parents and friends to campus. From the moment President Jill Beck announced the campaign total to the final good-byes, campus was buzzing ...

Brenda Jenike

Enlightening Educators


They are responsible for helping students find their “aha” moments—those times when the proverbial light bulb goes off, and big ideas finally start coming together.
The President’s Report annually spotlights Lawrence faculty members for the unique ways ...