Class of 2028

I am a Davis UWC Scholar from Esmeraldas, Ecuador, double majoring in Conservation Biology and Global Studies with a minor in Francophone Studies at St. Lawrence University. My academic interests centre on environmental justice, colonialism and memory, migration, and the ways communities navigate questions of identity, belonging, and inequality.

Krish Gupta is a Class of 2028 student from Kathmandu, Nepal. He is pursuing a major in Computer Science with a minor in Outdoor Leadership. He is an alumnus of United World Colleges (UWC) ISAK Japan. At St. Lawrence, he is the manager of the Munro Family Rock Climbing Wall, he is a Community Assistant for the Residence Life office, and a guide for the Outdoor Program. He is passionate about computer science, music, and outdoor recreation activities like rock climbing, archery, hiking, camping, and swimming. 

Sofie Schimmelpenninck '28 from Lewiston, NY, is a Conservation Biology major at St. Lawrence University with minors in Outdoor Leadership and Political Science. She also completed a six-week field semester with the University of Montana's Wild Rockies Field Institute, where she studied large-landscape conservation. Her academic and professional interests include environmental science and policy, sustainable food systems, agriculture, and outdoor education.

Nicolas is a Neuroscience major at St. Lawrence University (SLU), born and raised in Tarija, Bolivia. Before attending SLU, he completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program at UWC Dilijan in Armenia. On campus, he served as an International Affairs Senator for the student government and worked at Dana. While long drawn to behavioral neuroscience, his recent summer experience provided him with direct insight into how mental health and clinical care operate in his hometown.

Jack Smith is a Business in the Liberal Arts and Performance and Communications Arts double major at St. Lawrence University. Jack is also a member of the schools Division III Varsity football team. He also works part-time as a game day hockey staff, where he assists in parking and security. Jack is an involved member of St. Lawrence Saints Nation Club. In this club, he has acquired sponsorships with local businesses to improve student giveaways at St. Lawrence University's athletic events.

Garima Sharma is a member of the Class of 2028 and is majoring in Public Health and Biology at St. Lawrence University, with a growing interest in global health and health equity. Growing up in a rural community in Uttarakhand, India, she became interested in how social and structural factors influence people’s access to healthcare. Her interest in HIV research developed through her coursework on the Global HIV Epidemic and her exploration of stigma, healthcare systems, and treatment access.

Hello, I am Emma! I am a St. Lawrence University student double majoring in Environmental Studies and Sociology. I am from Ashburn, Virginia. I am interested in creating living systems between humans and the environment that are more symbiotic and harmonious. I am interested in pursuing a career that focuses on developing resiliant communities through restoration with an environmental focus. 

I am a student-athlete at St. Lawrence University, pursuing a major in finance & a minor in data science. My desire to learn is driven by a great passion in these fields. With enough practice and commitment, my impacts can make a meaningful change. 

Sarah Peebles is from Lowville, New York and is a member of the Class of 2028 at St. Lawrence University. She is pursuing a double major in Biochemistry and Business. On campus, she is a peer tutor and peer pod leader, opportunities that have helped to strengthen her communication and leadership skills. Outside of academics, she enjoys competing in triathlons and spending time with her dogs. Caring for animals has always been a passion of hers, and she hopes to pursue a career in equine veterinary medicine in the future. 

My name is Samuel Misiani Nyabuto, and I am currently a student at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, growing up in a lively home with my three brothers. While the city shaped much of my early life, my roots run deep in the Kisii community, tracing back to Gesima Ward in Nyamira County.

Ila Musclow is a member of the Class of 2028 at St. Lawrence University. She is pursuing a major in Estudios Hispánicos and Political Science with a focus on international relations. Ila is also a member of the swim team. Since Middle School, Ila has had a strong interest in law, geography, and international policy. Ila continues to learn geography and stays up to date on international politics, yet she has had minimal experience in the legal field.

Quinn Martin '28 is a student at St. Lawrence University studying biology. He is interested in genetics, molecular biology, and microbial interactions. He is a laboratory TA for multiple departments at St. Lawrence, where he communicates his passion for research through education and support. After graduation, he hopes to enter a research assistantship before then pursuing a PhD in research. 

Eva Kuliyeva, Class of 2029, is majoring in Psychology and Music with a minor in Spanish at St. Lawrence University. Originally from the Bronx, New York, Eva is a musician and student interested in psychology, neuroscience, and the arts. At St. Lawrence, she works as a First-Year Program Intern, supporting student engagement and helping create meaningful experiences for incoming students. She is also a member of Laurentian Singers and participates in the university’s music community through vocal performance.

Rachel Jorgensen is a Junior at Saint Lawrence University majoring in Biology and minoring in Public Health, and was the inaugural student in the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Assurance Program (EAP) at Saint Lawrence University.  She has been interested in medicine since before the start of her academic career and plans to continue pursuing her passion into medical school and residency.

I am a Data Science major with a minor in Political Science at St. Lawrence University, Class of 2028, from Guatemala City, Guatemala. My academic interests sit at the intersection of quantitative methods and democratic governance. I am drawn to questions about how data can support fairer, more transparent institutions. Through my coursework and research, I have built skills in statistical analysis, data visualization, and geospatial tools.

Lindsay Fortner '28, is a Psychology major with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Lindsay is intrigued by psychological theory that interprets gender differences within society.   

Elena Dickinson ’28 is Biomedical Sciences major at St. Lawrence University. Local to the area, she is an Augsbury North Country Scholar who grew up on a retired Christmas tree farm in Harrisville, NY. This rural upbringing has inspired her creative writing endeavors, as her poetry has been published in Black River Review, on North Country Public Radio, and featured in three editions of The Laurentian Magazine where she has been elected as the Managing Editor.

I am Biochemistry major at SLU on the pre-med track. I am originally from Belgium with time spent living in Tanzania. My academic goal and focus centers on preparing for medical school, and I currently serve as Vice President of the Rugby Club here at SLU.

Charlie White '28 is from Fort Worth, Texas. Majoring in Philosophy and Political Science, he is interested in the philosophical justification for prominent political theories and ideologies. Charlie conducted a research fellowship with Dr. Richard Lauer examining the critiques of John Rawls's liberalism, ultimately writing about the charges of moral relativism levied against a prominent critic, Alasdair MacIntyre. With this experience, Charlie hopes to pursue and SYE honors thesis for his philosophy major and later attend law school.

Riley Cushman, Class of 2028, is majoring in Environmental Science – Biology and minoring in Geology. His academic interests include fresh water and saltwater ecology and would like to do work related to those in the future. Over the summer he was able to pursue his interests thanks to the SLU Fellowship Program. He is a Cross Country and Track athlete as well as a member of the Outing Club. Outside of studying and running he loves to fish, ski, and hike.

McKenna Lee was originally a part of the Class of 2028, but will be graduating in December 2027. She is a economics and Spanish double major and a political science minor. She is interested in developmental economics, international relations and the European Union (EU). These interests led to her studying abroad in Spain for the 2026-2027 academic year and completing her Summer 2026 research project. On campus, she is president of Women in Economics, a member of the Chi Omega sorority, and a club representative in the Thelomathesian Society (student government).

Emma LaBelle, Class of 2028, is a neuroscience and public health double major planning to apply to medical school in Summer 2027. 

She hopes to pursue rural medicine and serve communities like Chateaugay, NY, where she grew up. Her interest in public health stems from seeing how geographically isolated, underserved communities face barriers to care beyond physical health. Growing up in a rural community showed her that healthcare access is just as important as treating illness and inspired her commitment to helping rural communities overcome those barriers. 

Ashlyn Strobel is a member of the SLU Class of 2028, dual majoring in Geology and Anthropology. She is from St. Johnsville, New York. She plans to attend graduate school in geology after graduation. On campus, Strobel is a member of the St. Lawrence University Women's Tennis Team. Outside of academics, she enjoys hiking and photography. 

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Mariam Dodd has been spinning stories before she could even speak. A passionate believer that the fairytales we were raised with shape the world around us, Mariam has dedicated her writing career to analyzing how folklore forms the backbone of the cultures around us, from the marble temples of Ancient Greece to the coal-stained aftermath of modern Appalachia. Academically, this passion has led her to double-majoring in Creative Writing and Political Science in St.