Middle Age combat comes to Kirk Lawn
On April 18, Kirk Lawn became a battleground. Warriors in mid-evil garb and armor clashed in intense hand-to-hand combat scenarios as students looked on, rooting for their favorite fighter.
First annual International Student Gala celebrates the cultures of Saint Leo University
On April 22, Center for Global Engagement hosted “International Student Gala,” the first of what is planned to be a yearly celebration of the international students who bring their unique cultures and perspectives to the university. The event was held in the Wellness Center.
The new St. Leo History Center plans to bring history to life
The St. Leo History Center is just part of a larger plan to create a “Town Center” for the Town of St. Leo. The Center will open this summer, but a sneak peek was held for the community on April 18.
The Florida Political Science Association Conference comes to Saint Leo University
On April 18, the annual Florida Political Science Association (FPSA) Conference took place at Saint Leo University. Students and faculty from all over the state came to present their political research projects and network with like-minded people in their discipline.
Recycling dorm supplies for incoming students: Senior Thalie Brossard makes a difference
When you first move into college, it comes with a long list of essentials you need in a dorm. That long list can add up to be expensive and difficult for college students and families to afford. International studies May 2026 graduate, Thalie Brossard chose to help with this problem in her senior year by starting a program to recycle dorm supplies on campus.
Hundreds attend St. Leo commission hearing on the fate of the Abbey Golf Course
“People who rarely speak at public meetings stood up and found their voice. That doesn’t happen by accident,” said Saint Leo University president Dr. Jim Burkee. “It reflects how deeply this community cares about who they are and what they want to protect.”
Eyes on the sky: A night of discovery with the Astronomy Club
Students gathered on campus on April 22 at 5:30 p.m. to watch the different moon phases and to look up at the stars. As the sun lingered in the evening, the Astronomy Club had a clever plan. Instead of wasting daylight waiting for the stars, they kicked off the night with a nostalgic cinematic journey.
Saint Leo University Women’s Lacrosse makes the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history
Goals are never impossible to reach but take patience. Setting goals comes with challenges but ends with a reward that makes it all worth it.
A tribute to professor Kim Payne: Honoring a career of impact and inspiration
From 2013 to 2026, Kim Payne, professor of communication and marketing, committed ten years of dedication into teaching, over three years serving the department of University Communications, and made an everlasting impact on all his students.
Why summer feels so expensive
With higher prices on things like groceries, travel, and electricity, everyday spending is adding up fast, causing families to rethink how they manage their money during this time. Now, more people are taking a step back and figuring out what costs impact their everyday life the most.