Lawrence University, Liberal arts college and conservatory in Appleton, United States.
Lawrence University is a liberal arts college and conservatory in Appleton that brings together academic programs and music training. The institution spans several buildings and includes concert halls, rehearsal rooms, and a recording studio for students.
Henry R. Colman founded the college in 1847 as the first institution in Wisconsin to combine humanities and music training. Over the decades, the campus expanded and added new buildings and degree programs.
The name honors Amos Lawrence, a Massachusetts philanthropist who supported the founding financially. The campus sits along the Fox River and provides spaces where students regularly give concerts and pursue their own research projects.
Classes are kept small so instructors can work closely with students. Mentorship programs and support centers are open to everyone and help with coursework and personal concerns.
Bjorklunden is a 441-acre (178-hectare) estate in Door County owned by the university. Students spend weekends there attending academic seminars and group activities in a rural setting.
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