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![Beth De Stasio poses for a portrait on Main Hall Green.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/DeStasio_202203%20%281%29.jpg?h=cc174f2f&itok=HHfnbMMi)
Meet Beth De Stasio, the Raymond H. Herzog Professor of Science and professor of biology. She has been a leading faculty voice in the sciences at Lawrence for three decades.
![A student looks at small boats along the water's shore in Senegal.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/Senegal_201905%20%281%29.jpg?h=d08f423e&itok=f4iMbZ0K)
Ten Lawrence students are expected to depart for Dakar, Senegal on March 28, part of the Francophone Seminar program. It is one of the largest groups to ever take part in the program in the West African country.
![John Lewis waves from the stage during the 2015 Commencement ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/Fame%20JohnLewis_2015%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg?h=a77e8daf&itok=cogwtj-H)
As Lawrence University marks the 175th anniversary of its founding in 1847, we take a moment to remember these 47 famous visitors to campus. There are many more, of course. But 47 seems appropriate.
![Professor Lori Hilt sits on a chair in her office as she poses for a portrait.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/LoriHilt_202203%20%281%29.jpg?h=324c8701&itok=TgL0G4u6)
Three years after receiving a national grant, Lori Hilt is ready to share results that show the daily use of a mindfulness app can have a positive effect on adolescents struggling with persistent negative thoughts.
![Hurvis Crossing leads into the patio outside The Café at Warch Campus Center.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2021-03/hurvis-crossing-new-1024x645.jpg?h=cb20abe9&itok=Z_v3RxPq)
Four Lawrence students and two recent graduates who applied to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program have made it to the semifinalist stage; a 2013 alumna is already a finalist.
![Aerial photo of the Lawrence campus looking to the north.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/AerialMainHallandChapel%20%281%29.jpg?h=8abcec71&itok=lDmi2cLl)
Lawrence faculty members Tim Albright (Conservatory), Mark Dupere (Conservatory), and Constance Kassor (Religious Studies) have been granted 2022 tenure appointments.
![Kenya Earl stands with Karina Herrera while holding a handmade sign that says All Time Leading Scorer.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/Kenya%20and%20Karina_202202%20%281%29.jpg?h=05701192&itok=gyZ9BDNt)
Karina Herrera, who co-captained the Lawrence women's basketball team with Kenya Earl, writes about Earl's record-setting career and why the school's all-time scoring leader is so respected.
![Head shot of Lauren Stokes.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/Stokes%20Lauren.jpg?h=4fef4fcf&itok=Qibx34KD)
Lauren Stokes, assistant professor of history at Northwestern University, will discuss migration and race in Germany on Tuesday as part of the Povolny Lecture Series in International Studies. It's set for 4:30 p.m. in Room 201 of Main Hall.
![Professor Claire Kervin points at a large screen as she talks with student Juli Clarkson about her work in Environmental Justice and Citizenship.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/WSJ%20ranking%20pic_202111%20%281%29.jpg?h=33ea8c9b&itok=AmrH1Vgv)
Lawrence University is ranked among the top 10 small colleges in the Midwest in the recently released Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
![Dylan Fitz poses for a photo on Main Hall Green.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/Dylan%20Fitz%20MHG_202202%20%281%29.jpg?h=7aafbc8b&itok=vUdUNshm)
Get to know Dylan Fitz, associate professor of economics. He specializes in development economics, with research that evaluates the effectiveness of social programs and the causes of poverty.
![Chris Clarke poses for a photo in front of Sage Hall.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/ChrisClarke_202202%20%281%29.jpg?h=f58687cc&itok=sdazzC1u)
Chris Clarke, Lawrence University’s new dean of students, says he will be an advocate for students. “I want to make sure that students know that I’m here for them, to help them get the best out of their experience here at Lawrence.”
![Michael Zhang sings at the microphone with Ed Sheeran](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-03/Michael-and-Sheeran-cropb.jpg?h=bf6ae709&itok=FX9H63ST)
Michael Zhang, a Lawrence University economics major, found himself on stage at an Ed Sheeran concert in New York, singing along to Thinking Out Loud. His big moment quickly went viral.
![Maya Angelou gestures as she speaks from the podium during a 1997 convocation.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-02/Fame%20Angelou%201997%20%281%29_0.jpg?h=199d8c1f&itok=z1z_sTdx)
Lawrence is celebrating 175 years since its founding. As we also celebrate Black History Month during February, we applaud these icons who came to campus speak, perform, and inspire.
![Studio portrait of Allison Vetter.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-02/AllisonVetter_202202.jpg?h=fa613ad9&itok=m7hRxELd)
Lawrence University is set to welcome Dr. Allison Vetter as its new director of equal opportunity compliance and Title IX coordinator. She will begin her work at Lawrence on March 1.