
Meet Our Students
Pipers tell their stories
Every student has found a way to make their time at Hamline unique. Whether they're discovering a new career path, making connections in a student organization, sharing a research project with the public, or more, every Piper has something to share with their community. Hear directly from them about what makes their Hamline education so exciting.

This neuroscience major blends brain and society in her studies of health
Gabby Cook's research gives her confidence and expertise in her field.

Creativity helped her step out of her comfort zone, into the spotlight
When Asli Abdi '25, studying communication studies, shared her poetry, she found her place on campus.

Sharing a love of learning with all who need it
Kimia Kowsari '24, studying criminology and criminal justice, discovered her passions early in life, and they've chased them ever since.

For this Piper, Hamline is a place to prosper
Lauryn Magwaro '23, biochemistry, knew she wanted a school that would take her knack for science to the next level. She found all that she wanted, and more, at Hamline.

Caleb Lueders '24 passes along a helping hand
Read about Hamline University student-athlete Caleb Lueders '24, who came to Minnesota as a first generation college student to study business administration.

Tjessa Arradondo is putting her own spin on a family talent for communications
With interviews, art, and a talent for words, Tjessa Arradondo '24 is taking her communication studies degree to the next level.

Learning at home, leading overseas
Dammy Williams '23 takes every opportunity to build her business resume, from working with Hamline staff to mentorship and overseas travel.

Inspired by the universe, empowered by the STEM scholarship
When Josh Sedarski '24 learned he'd earned Hamline's STEM scholarship, pursuing his dream of physics at the school was a no-brainer.

Emily Welch '24 has made mentorship a throughline in her life
Meet Emily Welch '24, a business administration major with a marketing concentration at Hamline whose passion for mentorship has followed her from high school to college.

Mien Lee
Growing up in Da Nang, Vietnam, Mien Le '23 dreamed of the snow and cold that define Minnesota winters. At Hamline, she found more than icicles–she discovered her passion for film and media.

Overcoming obstacles with connections
From the South to the Midwest, Alec Ralph '24 has his eye on the prize.

Inspired by her community, this legal studies major is forging her own path
Fueled by a passion for social justice, Kinzie McDowell '23 aims to leave the world better than she found it.