Campaign News

Particularly for students in middle- and upper-income families, college visits are as much a part of the college selection process as filling out applications. Attending open houses, going on tours, maybe even spending a night or two on campus are considered essential to making the right decision for the student’s future. But what about students whose families can barely make ends meet, who will be relying on significant scholarship support to attend college, who may have to choose a school based solely on materials from its admissions office? Particularly for students from underserved populations, finding the right fit can be crucial to a successful college experience. Read more

John Yu ’82 was so impressed by the Campaign celebration he attended with classmate Joe Tsai ’82 in Hong Kong last fall, he decided to host his own version in his home city of Taipei (Taiwan). With a small but exceptionally loyal contingent of Lawrenceville alumni, parents and past parents in the vicinity, and assisted by trustee Judith Corrente P’98 ’01 and Martin Matsui ’76, president of The Lawrenceville Club of Hong Kong, John attracted 20 guests to a fabulous dinner at The American Club. Read more

Head Master Liz Duffy’s H’43 recent West Coast trip to attend a Bicentennial Campaign party in Beverly Hills and a private dinner celebration in San Francisco was an opportunity to update alumni and parents on the progress of the Campaign and the state of the School — and check out some really cool cars. Read more

The outside temperature was an unforgiving 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but inside the new Al-Rashid Health and Wellness Center, the mood was clearly celebratory. Nearly 50 guests gathered to dedicate the first of two new buildings resulting from The Bicentennial Campaign. Read more

Alumni and parents in Hong Kong and Korea recently took the opportunity to reinforce the central messages of The Bicentennial Campaign. On October 31 and November 4, respectively, committees in Hong Kong and Seoul, Korea, presented gala evenings to celebrate Lawrenceville and highlight the Campaign. Together, the receptions drew more than 150 alumni, parents and friends. Read more

Lawrenceville is one of the first five schools to receive an Educational Leadership Grant from the Edward E. Ford Foundation. The $250,000 grant will support the three-year launch of Lawrenceville’s redesigned Interdisciplinary Studies Program, providing funding for course development, co-teaching stipends, interdisciplinary consultants, and summer workshops for faculty. Read more

The Hope and Crosby “Road” movies of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s had nothing on the educational journeys of Lawrenceville students. With seven trips already planned for Spring Break 2009, students and their faculty chaperones will be conducting field studies in tropical ecology along the Peruvian Amazon, tracing the path of two world wars in Europe, exploring the traditions and culture of Saudi Arabia, following Darwin’s footsteps in the Galapagos, and more. Read more

When does life begin? What is race? What does it mean to be a good steward of the environment? How can we tackle systemic poverty? These kinds of questions require an approach that combines several ways of thinking, an approach that incorporates several distinct academic disciplines—an interdisciplinary approach. Read more

On October 5, 2007, a group of Lawrentians consisting of alumni, trustees, parents, faculty and staff gathered in the Bowl to celebrate the official launch of The Bicentennial Campaign and its progress to date. See more

Thanks to generous gifts from alumni and parents, The Lawrenceville School is significantly increasing the already impressive number of opportunities it provides to its students for meaningful international experiences during the high school years. Read more

As a part of its continued efforts to attract exceptional students from around the globe, The Lawrenceville School has expanded financial aid opportunities for international students. These efforts are being funded, in part, by recent gifts from both alumni and parents. To date, nearly two million dollars have been raised to provide financial support to international students. Read more

Just hours after the October 5, 2007, announcement marking this important stepping stone in Lawrenceville’s illustrious history, a loyal base of East Coast alumni and parent volunteers joined the faculty at the Lavino Field House for a reception at which students were the stars. Head Master Liz Duffy H’43 and Campaign Co-Chairs Tom Carter ’70, Art Joukowsky ’50 and Glenn Hutchins ’73 took the stage to welcome guests and describe how The Bicentennial Campaign will shape Lawrenceville’s future, but it was the students who underscored the message. Read more

The Lawrenceville School, one of America’s oldest and most respected independent secondary schools, announced today that it has been selected as a pilot site to offer both Davis International and Davis Scholarships to incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The School will welcome its first five International and first five Davis Scholars in the fall of 2008. Read more

Lawrenceville, N.J. — The Lawrenceville School, one of America’s oldest and most respected independent secondary schools, has announced the launch of a $200 million fundraising campaign leading up to its bicentennial anniversary in 2010. This launch is the culmination of two years of evaluation and planning, during which time the School secured more than $100 million in gifts and pledges. Lawrenceville’s Bicentennial Campaign will conclude on June 30, 2010. Read more

Following two years of quiet review and discussion, Lawrenceville Head Master Liz Duffy H’43, the Board of Trustees, teams of faculty and senior administrators, and a nationwide committee of alumni, parents and friends of the School have identified seven strategic areas of priority for The Bicentennial Campaign. The Campaign priorities reflect the long-term planning and unified vision of Lawrenceville’s leadership as they examined the School’s traditional strengths and set an impressive course for the future. Read more