Max Rapoport '26 grew up in Bedford Hills, NY, and is double majoring in philosophy and psychology. From a young age Max has been concerned with the world around them, and has always felt a need to learn more about the world. Max has always been interested in ethical questions from a non-traditional approach, which has led them to take an interest in care ethics, which their research project was based on.
My name is Elizabeth Poe, and I am from New Russia, New York. I am in the Class of 2026 at St. Lawrence University, where I am majoring in Sociology, minoring in Education. I am passionate in education and plan on entering the field as an elementary teacher.
In my free time I enjoy being outside, watching movies, and singing. I love spending time with my friends and practicing mindfulness activities.
Alex Ferguson '26 is a Government and Performing Arts major from Guilford, Connecticut. He enjoys being an active part of the St. Lawrence Community. He serves on the executive boards of the SLU Democrats, the Performing Arts Collective, PPGA, and Advocates. He also serves as the Elections Chair for THELMO. As an Andrew Goodman Foundation Ambassador, Alex promotes civic engagement at SLU by helping other students register to vote and request absentee ballots. In his free time he plays the cello in the SLU String Orchestra and is involved in University Theatre as an actor and stage manager.
Lindsay McTague (‘26) is a geology major with an art and art history minor from Juneau, Alaska. One of her primary areas of interest is how climate dynamics impact geology over time and what that can tell us about mitigating future climate change. This focus on climate and response is influenced by her time in Alaska, as she has seen change happening firsthand. With that, she took part in a summer dendrochronology research project, exploring how trees in the sub-arctic climate zone of Alaska are responding to a warming temperatures over time.
Avery Pope '26 double majoring in Geology and Anthropology. Planning on continuing on to Grad school after St. Lawrence and pursuing a career in the Geosciences, hopefully integrated with anthropology.
My name is Maggie Layman, and I am from West Chester, Pennsylvania. I am in the Class of 2026 at St. Lawrence University, where I am majoring in Conservation Biology, minoring in Statistics and Outdoor Studies, and play for the Varsity Volleyball Team. I am passionate about conservation and ecology and plan to enter a career dedicated to studying and preserving systems involving wildlife, aquatic habitats, or forests. When I’m not studying the natural world, you will find likely still find me outside walking, hiking, biking, and more.
Elijah White, class of 2026 at St. Lawrence University. He was motivated to begin this project by Professor Regosin in the History department, whom he have worked with extensively. He is also a History and Performance Arts double major, both of which have helped him pursue this fellowship. Since his junior year in high school, over four years ago, Elijah has been interested in the Port Royal Experiment. Over the course of eight weeks, he created a digital narrative on the Port Royal Experiment and the Freedmen's Bureau in South Carolina.
Hello! My name is Ravi Pavana and I am currently a third year at St. Lawrence University. My hometown lies in Davis, CA and I hold a strong passion for sports. My goals are to learn more and build skills that will help me enjoy life to the fullest.
Julia Hahne is a class of 2026 student at St. Lawrence University majoring in chemistry and minoring in biology. She is passionate about environmentalism and aims to use her skills in the hard sciences to help fight environmental degradation. Outside of academics, Julia is also involved with the Seed to Table farming/gardening literacy club, President (2024-2025) of the Singing Sinners a capella group, and on the executive board (2024-2025) of the Upbeats a capella group.
Em Perez is a junior in the class of 2026. She is majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in psychology. In her most recent study, Em looked into the effects of mindfulness on emotional labor, such as depression and anxiety, to those in the general public. With an interest in the medical field, Em hopes to continue this research, furthering it to focus primarily on the Emergency Medical Service community and other high-stress medical jobs. Em hopes to become a cardiovascular surgeon and works as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Abby Barton is a member of the class of 2026 and is majoring in English and philosophy. Her interest in classical literature began after taking courses in Greek and Roman mythology through the English department. In addition, Abby began studying Latin in the summer of 2023 with professor of English, Dr. Ann Hubert. This project enabled her to combine the study of classical literature with the study of classical language.
Caroline Mower is a rising junior from Lake Forest, Illinois double majoring in philosophy and economics. She is heavily involved on campus as a member of the Golf team, Kappa Delta Sigma and Letters of Love Club. She plans on continuing to advance her studies and research skills by executing an independent study on modal logic her junior year and a research project on the effectiveness of economic models her senior year. Post-grad, she hopes to attend law school.
My name is Tafadzwa Monalisa Musasa, a Zimbabwean student and UWC Davis Scholar. I came to SLU aspiring to take up the Biomedical Sciences major under the Pre-med track. However, after exploring Public Health classes, I have developed an understanding of the different facets of health and health improvement initiatives beyond clinical care. Now majoring in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, I am privileged to be able to view health from different angles.
I am currently a member of the class of 2026, with the intention of majoring in Mathematics and remaining in the pre-law track prior to graduation. I would like to work in international arbitration and public litigation, with a focus on community building and enhancing global cooperation. My hobbies include writing, running, and playing musical instruments, and learning a multitude of languages.
I am currently a junior at St. Lawrence University, where I am a double major in Business & Psychology with a minor in Sports studies and Exercise Science. I am interested in the business of marketing, particularly in the sports industry. When I am not studying, I love to stay active, do puzzles, be with friends, and play basketball as I am also on the Women’s Basektball team here at SLU.
My name is Renate Børstad Jakobsen, and I am in the class of 2026. I am a geology major and a data science minor from Bodø, Norway. Previously I attended United World College Atlantic, an international baccalaureate program in Wales. On campus, I am active in both social and academic clubs. On the social side, I volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and am co-president of a women's fishing club. On the academic side, I am active in both the Geology Club and Sigma Gamma Epsilon. After graduation, I hope to further my geology education with a master's degree within rock magnetism.
Lily Welch, St. Lawrence University class of 2026, is a sociology major and education minor from Thetford, Vermont. On campus, she is a member of Campus Kitchens and Letters of Love, both of which she really enjoys! In the spring of 2024, she studied abroad in Kenya where she explored their country, interacted with locals, and much more. During her time in Kenya, she interned at community based organization, which is a survivor led human rights organization that has three shelters for survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse.
I am Tim Kashkarov '26, born and raised in Russia. I am an alumnus of the UWC of the Atlantic and currently majoring in Statistics and Economics. I am planning to continue my career in IT after graduation.
Andraz Seslar hails from Trbovlje, Slovenia, and is a former professional alpine skier. He completed his International Baccalaureate at UWC Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Currently, Andraz is a member of the Class of 2026 at St. Lawrence University, where he is pursuing a double major in Finance and Computer Science. He was honored with the Priest Scholarship Award, which recognizes the sophomore man with the highest academic achievement in his class. On campus, Andraz serves as the president of the Crown Royalties Investment Club, leading it alongside his fellow classmates.
I'm Skylar White, a class of 2026 student studying creative writing and global studies. I am interested in pursuing a career in multimedia journalism after college. I'm passionate about social and environmental justice and want to use my career to shed light on marginalized groups and issues. On campus, I am the chief copy editor of the Hill News, St. Lawrence's student newspaper. I'm also a guide for the SLU Outdoor Program, a member of the Outing Club, and an avid lover of the outdoors.
My name is Eoin Morrissey. I am a Junior at St. Lawrence University and a member of the Baseball team. I live in Concord, MA at a boarding school called Middlesex School. I am pursuing a degree in Political Science and Business and I am looking to pursue a career in Sports Business and Operations.
Abigail Sicuranza '26
Paul Starliper '26 is majoring in Biomedical Sciences. He is following the pre-medical track in hopes of attending medical school and becoming a physician. Paul enjoys exploring various types of medicine and has had experience working/shadowing in palliative care, family medicine, and pediatric surgery. When not occupied by his studies, Paul is a biology teaching assistant as well as an admissions ambassador at St.Lawrence University. Paul also enjoys running, playing tennis, and skiing.
Agata Janina Faran, class of 2024, is double-majoring in Neuroscience and Studio Arts with a minor in Chemistry. She is fascinated by the mechanisms behind the functions of the human body, especially the brain. Her specific interests focus on the impacts of the environment on behaviour and brain structure. Agata is a student at the Experimental Analysis of Behaviour Lab led by Prof. Fox, with whom she is planning to conduct her Senior Year Experience project.
Agata is an international student at St. Lawrence University and a UWC Scholar.
Born and raised in New Canaan, Connecticut. Attended New Canaan public schools until sophomore year of high school, where I then transferred to King School in Stamford, Connecticut. Currently enrolled at St. Lawrence University, studying business, digital film/media with a minor in sports studies. I also am a member of the men's varsity basketball team at SLU. My passion for basketball and sports not only has had a heavy influence on my life, but also desired career path. It has lead me to work as a basketball trainer for camps, group and private training for players of all ages.
