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Dr. Lauren Hecht is the Richard Martin, Timothy Robinson, and Barbara Simpson Endowed Professor of Psychological Science. She joined the faculty in 2010 and was the 2022 recipient of Gustavus’ Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching. She is a cognitive psychologist whose primary research focuses on perception and attention, how they interact, and their influence on other cognitive processes. Her student-faculty collaborations have secured grant funding and resulted in presentations at regional and international conferences. As a First-Generation faculty who directed the First Term Seminar (FTS) Program and co-founded the Peer Mentor, Academic Leader, and Teacher (Peer MALT) Program, she regularly offers an FTS and supports students through their transition to college.

How to apply to be a Collegiate Fellow (CF) or join a hall council.

A Senior Business Management and Music double major with Conducting honors as well as an Arts Entrepreneurship minor, Korpela ’25 is also heavily involved outside of academics.

Greg Kaster’s discussion with Board of Trustees Chair Marcia Page ’82 drops on March 25.

We are a student group that helps young people become strong leaders by getting involved in their communities. Members work on service projects, speak up for important causes, and learn about social justice. The goal is to build a lifelong habit of helping others and making a difference.