Sthephany Escandell is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Concordia University Wisconsin. She holds a Master of Science in Educational Psychology and is a doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Her research uses mixed methods to examine emerging adult identity development, sense of belonging and mattering, and successful college transitions. She is passionate about experiential learning and mentoring undergraduate research students. She teaches introductory psychology, research methods, and research seminar courses in the undergraduate psychology program.
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Finding My Voice, Finding My Purpose
We asked students to share their first-gen stories. Guadalupe Barajas is majoring in Art Education, and plans to become an art teacher. She is currently finishing up her practicum hours, will…
November 12, 2025
For Those Who Couldn't Dream: The First-Gen Promise
To celebrate First-Gen Week, we asked students to share their first-gen stories. Perla Mejia-Reyes is enrolled in Alverno Paraprofessional to Teacher Licensure program, and is planning to grad…
November 10, 2025
The Power of Persistence: My Journey as a First-Generation Student
To celebrate First-Gen Week, we asked students to share their first-gen stories. Lizbeth Cruz is currently a senior majoring in Business & Management, with a minor in Media Design. She is…
November 7, 2025
Alverno Marks 25 Years of Community Day
For 25 years, a beloved Alverno College tradition has been quietly making a positive impact throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Community Day is a day set aside for volunteering and for student…
October 8, 2025
