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  Some of you may be reading this and scratching your head, thinking, “Hey, that guy doesn’t look like Steve Syverson.” Most of you have grown accustomed to reading from Steve, my predecessor and mentor in this space. Many of you were admitted to Lawrence on his watch—an easy statement to make considering he served LawrenceContinue Reading

The founders of Lawrence University had a grand vision and, throughout the college’s history, its leaders have been steadfast in their commitment to building a reputation as much more than a small liberal arts college in Appleton, Wisconsin. In the 21st century, Lawrence University is among the leading liberal arts institutions in the nation, and is included on a short list of “Colleges that Change Lives” in a book written by the late college-consumer advocate and respected education journalist, Loren Pope.

But Lawrence’s mission and, indeed, its success, are evident beyond the borders of Appleton and the United States. There can be no mistaking the global impact of Lawrence University or the fact that the Lawrence community is truly worldwide.

Mike Cisler ’78 is indefatigable in helping Lawrence continue to thrive and help students succeed.

By Sheree Rogers From its very beginning in 1847, Lawrence University has underscored the importance of educational opportunities for a diverse population. Before Wisconsin became a state, Boston merchant Amos A. Lawrence set out to establish a frontier school to afford “gratuitous advantage to Germans and Indians of both sexes.” History has shown that theContinue Reading

By Sheree Rogers From its very beginning in 1847, Lawrence University has underscored the importance of educational opportunities for a diverse population. Before Wisconsin became a state, Boston merchant Amos A. Lawrence set out to establish a frontier school to afford “gratuitous advantage to Germans and Indians of both sexes.” History has shown that theContinue Reading

Bertrand Goldgar | 1928-2009 Professor of English and John N. Bergstrom Professor of Humanities Bertrand A. Goldgar, the longest-serving full-time member of the faculty in Lawrence history, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14. He was 81. Born in Macon, Georgia, Goldgar joined the Lawrence English department in 1957. He earned a bachelor’s degree from VanderbiltContinue Reading