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March 23, 2026 | NEWS

From student to CEO: Leslie J. Sawyer ’75 on courage, confidence, and breaking barriers

As CEO of Environmental Design International (EDI), one of the few African American, female-owned engineering firms in Illinois, Leslie J. Sawyer ’75 carries forward a legacy of excellence, representation, and purpose-driven leadership.

March 18, 2026 | NEWS

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin named Commencement speaker for 2026

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) will deliver the Commencement Address at the Lake Forest College 2026 ceremony on Saturday, May 9, the College announced today.

March 18, 2026 | NEWS

Learning by doing in Schultz’s lab drives student discovery and opportunity

Shortly after graduating—or even before—six Lake Forest College students have already done what many scientists spend years working toward: publishing peer-reviewed research and turning that experience into career momentum.

March 10, 2026 | NEWS

Human connections in a machine age: Why networking in college matters more than ever

AI can write resumes, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and even simulate interviews, but there is one thing it cannot replace: human relationships.