Laurie A. Carter, a strategic and dedicated leader in higher education, joined the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ community in July 2021 as the university’s 17th president.

"I have found my way to the light of Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, and I am honored to serve as its 17th president."
– President Laurie Carter

Laurie Carter sitting on a blue chair

Meet President Carter


With a focus on creating new academic and co-curricular programs that combine the richness of the liberal arts with vital skills needed to excel in an evolving workforce, Laurie A. Carter has deepened the student experience and developed engaging community partnerships to provide a rich array of opportunities for Lawrentians.

President Laurie Carter speaks to new students and their families in front of Main Hall.

Letters, Speeches, & Correspondence


President Carter shares her vision, hopes, and aspirations for Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ and its surrounding community in regular updates to the campus community, speeches on campus and in the Fox Cities, and in her annual Matriculation Convocation address.

The President’s Cabinet & Office of the President supports President Carter to ensure that the university meets its mission, pursues its strategic goals, and ensures the well-being of the university and its community. 

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