Motivate.
A Gustavus student is an engaged student. Gusties like to be involved—in class discussions, in social justice, in their faith, in campus activities, and in the community. Our dedicated faculty want you to thrive. They want to help you think about ideas from more than one angle, form opinions, and then defend them. The world needs more good thinkers. Our professors believe in rigor and in a diverse and motivated classroom.
Dwight Stoll, PhD
Professor of Chemistry | Internationally recognized leader in two-dimensional liquid chromatography
Professor Stoll operates one of the top labs in the country in separation science, which gives Gustavus chemistry students direct access to cutting-edge research opportunities as early as their first year in the program.
Majors
Maddalena Marinari, PhD
Associate Professor of History, Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies, and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
Professor Maddalena Marinari explores the complicated history of immigration in the United States. Her interdisciplinary research with students explores how societal changes, including those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, have impacted immigrants, refugees, and other marginalized communities.
Everybody Needs a Little 10 a.m.
Every day, Gusties pause for reflection, take a breath, escape the pressures of the day, or reach out to a friend. You’ll find quite a few at Christ Chapel in the heart of the campus. It’s a time for self-awareness and peace of mind.